Title: Assessment and Management of Patients with Problems of the Immune System
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 4:2 Endocrine, Immune, Hematology

Introduction

This module reviews the immune system, diagnostic tests, and commonly related disease states and effective nursing reactions to each.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the application of nursing knowledge and skills in the assessment, management, and support of patients with problems of protection. (SLO 2, 4)

Identify outcome criteria and evaluate criteria used by nurses to determine effectiveness of nursing care of patients with problems of protection.

Identify legal, ethical, and professional responsibility of the nurse in caring for patients with immune system disease states.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

1.    Use effective communication skills appropriate for nursing
2.    Apply clinical judgment in providing care throughout the lifecycle using the nursing process
3.    Demonstrate a commitment to ethical/legal practice and continuous learning for personal and professional growth
4.    Provide competent and safe client care in health care settings
5.    Engage in teaching and learning with clients throughout the lifecycle

Readings & Resources

Inflammation of the Immune Response, Care of Patients with Arthritis  and other connective Tissue Disease, Care of Patients with HIV Disease  other Immune Deficiencies, immune function excess: hypersensitivity, and autoimmunity, cancer development, Care of Patients with Cancer and with Infection .

Additional Resources

The Immune System (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3M0vU3Dv8E)
Rheumatoid arthritis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kOuma9Ad-E)
Lupus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI4z30nfv6k)
Access Aids (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeHL0tOYuTI)

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