NUR 208 - Pathophysiology

3 cr.

This course focuses on alterations in the essential life functions which develop secondary to pathological insults. The student independently reviews the anatomy and physiology of the body and uses this knowledge to recognize abnormal subjective and objective human responses exhibited by the client as a result of pathological changes. Etiological and contributing factors which alter the normal structure and function of the body and contribute to the development of various disease processes are identified. Prerequisites: BIO 201, BIO 202, CHE 111 and CHE 114. Co-requisite: NUR 218.