Module Objectives:  

Using clinical reasoning and the nursing process, the student will:

1. Analyze comprehensive assessment findings by:

           a) Comparing and contrasting the risk factors associated with     

              the following disorders:
               - Hypovolemic shock
               - Cardiogenic shock
               - Septic shock
               - Anaphylactic shock
               - Neurogenic shock
   

           b) Analyzing the etiology and pathophysiology for the above

               disorders, including:

               - Compensatory changes
               - Pathophysiologic changes
               - Initial insult
               - Compensatory stage
               - Progressive stage
               - Refractory stage
           c) Analyzing the signs and symptoms and complications of
               the above disorders, including:
               - Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
               - Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
               - Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
           d) Analyzing the diagnostic tests and relating these to the

                etiology, pathophysiology and signs and symptoms for the above

                disorders, including:
               - Central venous pressure measurements
               - Pulmonary artery pressure measurements
               - Arterial pressure measurements
               - Blood, urine, and electrolyte values
   

        2. Formulate and prioritize nursing diagnoses that address physical,

            psychosocial and learning needs.

        3. Formulate patient and family centered goals and outcomes guided by

            evidence based practice that facilitate health promotion, maintenance,

            and restoration; and ensure confidentiality.

        4. Utilize evidence based practice to analyze and prioritize, implement, and

            evaluate nursing interventions for the above disorders related to:

            a) Safety; Risk reduction

            b) Medication therapy

            c) Diet therapy

            d) Surgical interventions

            e) Patient teaching; Discharge teaching; Referrals

            f) Therapeutic communication

            g) Delegation

            h) Others

        5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care team when providing

            patient-centered care.

        6. Evaluate and revise goals and modify the nursing care plan.

        7. Examine associate issues, trends, and informatics into nursing

            practice

            a) Legal issues

            b) Ethical considerations

            c) Quality improvement

            d) Evidence based practice

            e) Complimentary medicine.

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