Medical & Surgical Nursing II

At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. demonstrate an understanding of conditions affecting the systems identified with associated review of their respective normal functions and pathophysiologies; 2. describe signs and symptoms of disorders of the systems involved and the associated nursing and medical management; 3. explain diagnostic measures for medical and surgical conditions of the organs and systems covered in this course; 4. discuss neoplasms, benign and malignant growths, and pain in the systems; and 5. utilise the nursing process in care of patients with different medical and surgical conditions.

Review of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology as they affect the systems of the body. Concept of oxygenation and disturbances of oxygen carrying mechanism. Blood pumping mechanism and blood vessel distribution. Anatomic physiologic overview of the respiratory system. Disorders of the respiratory system. Nursing care and management of patients with disorders of the respiratory system. Anatomic and physiologic overview of the cardiovascular system. Disorders of the cardiovascular system. Nursing care and management of patients with disorders of the cardiovascular system. Vascular disorders and inflammatory responses. Gastrointestinal system disorders. Metabolic disorders of ingestion, digestion and elimination. Genitourinary system disorders and management. Hepatic functions and disorders. Glucose metabolism and hormonal disorders. Nutritional disorders. Pathophysiology of cell proliferation and maturation, and neoplastic disorders. Care of patients with cancer and pain management. Medical care and nursing management of client/patients with specific acute and chronic medical and surgical conditions.