Title: Assessment and Management of the Patients with Problems of the Endocrine System: Regulation & Metabolism
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 4:1 Endocrine, Immune, Hematology

Introduction

This module reviews the endocrine 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 endocrine conditions to determine adequacy of regulation, metabolism, and homeostasis.  (SLO 2, 4)

Identify outcome criteria and evaluate criteria used by nurses to determine effectiveness of nursing care of patients with endocrine system disease states. (SLO 2, 4)

Identify legal, ethical, and professional responsibility of the nurse in caring for patients with endocrine disease states. (SLO 2, 4)

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

Assessment of the Endocrine System, Care of the Patient with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems, Care of the Patient with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands.

Additional Resources

The Endocrine System (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S_vQZDH9hY)
Diabetes Insipidus and SIA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE5IbNdTJfg)
What is a Goiter? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYmUIACfhs)
What is Hyperparathryriodism (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLhOVCF717Q)

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