Reference no: EM133695453
Assignment:
1. Differentiate between signs and symptoms of upper or lower urinary tract infections.
2. Relate the pathophysiology with the clinical manifestations of UTI, Pyelonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, and Renal Calculi.
3. Describe nursing interventions to help relieve discomfort associated with alterations in urinary health.
4. Discuss care and education needs for the patient with a urinary diversion/ureterostomy. Address physical and psycho-social needs, as well as cultural implications.
5. Prioritize nursing care for patients with Renal Calculi, Glomerulonephritis, and Nephrotic Syndrome.
6. Plan nursing care of the patient post renal lithotripsy.
7. Develop a teaching plan for the patient with recurring disorders of the urinary tract.
8. Describe the diagnostic tests frequently used for patients with urinary disorders and the pre/post procedure nursing responsibilities.
9. Describe the nursing implications and their rationales associated with medications used to treat urinary tract and renal disorders.
10. Address physical and psychosocial needs for the patient with a urinary diversion.
- Describe common physical assessment findings for the patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- Explain the relationship between the pathophysiology and the clinical manifestations of commonly occurring disorders of the testes, scrotum and prostate.
- Develop a postoperative plan of care for a patient undergoing a transurethral resection of the prostate, Supra-pubic, retro-pubic and perineal prostatectomy
- Discuss the impact of education, self-exam, periodic health screening and other health promotion and prevention measures on male reproductive health.
- Describe the role of the nurse in health promotion and the provision of care as it relates to male reproductive health.
- Provide patient teaching for a patient with erectile dysfunction.
- Design a plan of care for patients after vasectomy or orchiectomy.
- Describe the diagnostic tests frequently used for male patients with alterations in reproductive health and the pre/post procedure nursing responsibilities.
- Describe the nursing implications and rationales associated with the administration of medications used to treat alterations in male reproductive health.
- Describe the major nursing objectives in providing culturally appropriate care to the transgender patient.
- Develop a nursing plan of care for transgender patients undergoing hormone therapy interventions.
- Describe the relationship between the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of the selected GI disorders.
- Relate the therapeutic value of the nasogastric (NG) tube in the ongoing care of patients with the selected alterations in GI health.
- Describe the commonalities between GERD, hiatal hernia, gastritis and peptic ulcer in relation to clinical manifestations, treatment options, medications and nursing interventions.
- Develop a plan of care to meet patient needs and prevent or treat possible patient complications post gastrectomy for the treatment of chronic peptic ulcer.
- Describe the diagnostic tests frequently used for patients with alterations in gastrointestinal health and the pre/post procedure nursing responsibilities.
- Develop a teaching plan for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Prioritize the nursing care for patients with cholecystitis, cholelithiasis and pancreatitis based on ongoing assessment data.
- Differentiate between the types and classifications of hernias: inguinal, umbilical, incisional, incarcerated, strangulated, and reducible.
- Develop a plan of care for a patient experiencing intestinal obstruction.
- Develop a nursing care plan for patients with inflammatory bowel disease to include pre and post-operative care, diagnostic tests and teaching needs.
- Describe the role of the nurse in health promotion and the provision of culturally appropriate care as it relates to gastrointestinal alterations in health.
- Describe the nursing implications and rationales associated with the administration of medications used to treat the specified alterations in gastrointestinal health and manage pain where applicable.
1. Compare and contrast common types of fractures, identifying related complications.
2. Describe the nursing care of the patient with a cast, including patient education.
3. Explain the purpose of traction in the treatment of fractures.
4. Design a plan of care to meet the needs of individuals in skin or skeletal traction.
5. Prioritize nursing care for the postoperative patient who has had open reduction with internal fixation of a fracture.
6. Identify common types of sports-related injuries and their management.
7. Design a patient education plan for prevention of sports related injuries, addressing psychosocial and cultural considerations.
8. Prioritize nursing interventions to promote safety, comfort, and rehabilitation for the patient who has had a laminectomy or spinal fusion.
9. Describe the nursing implications and rationales associated with the administration of medications used to treat the specified alterations in musculoskeletal health and manage pain.
10. Develop a plan of care for the patient with osteomyelitis.