Medical Surgical Nursing III

At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. discuss the disease conditions affecting the organs and systems covered in this course with associated review of the normal functions and pathophysiology; 2. explain diagnostic measures for medical and surgical conditions of the organs and systems covered in this course; 3. discuss immune disorders and their management; 4. explain the role of the nurse in the pre, intra and operative care of the surgical patient; 5. discuss the care and nursing management of patients in shock, unconscious patient, burns and other conditions; 6. utilise nursing process in care of patients with varying medical and surgical conditions; 7. discuss the special role of the nurse in the care of patients with disorders of the male and female reproductive system; 8. demonstrate skills in triaging in emergency and disaster situations; and 9. explain the special roles of the nurse in palliative and end of life care.

Anatomic and physiologic overview of the immune system. Disorders of the immune system, nursing care and management of patients with immune diseases. Musculo-skeletal system disorders (Orthopaedics) and the skin. Burns. Disorders of the special senses (eye, ear, nose, and throat). Disorders of the male and female reproductive system. Sexually transmitted infections. Nervous system disorders. Shock. Endocrine system and associated disorders. Role of the nurse in acute and chronic states of diseases of the mentioned systems. The course also deals with perioperative concepts and care. Emergency and disaster care. Unconscious patient. Patients undergoing surgical and special procedures. Care of the elderly, palliative and end of life care. Nurse’s role in the special units - operating theatre, intensive care unit, eye ward, and other wards. Perioperative concepts and nursing management. Care and management of patients with special medical and surgical needs (Patients having surgery. Patients experiencing trauma. Unconscious patient. Patient with burns and many others). Care of the elderly. Palliative and end of life care.