Title: Assessment and Management of Patients with Problems of the Hematologic System
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 4:3 Endocrine, Immune, Hematology

Introduction

This module reviews the hematologic 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 hematologic conditions to determine adequacy of tissue perfusion. (SLO 2, 4)

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

Identify legal, ethical, and professional responsibility of the nurse in caring for patients with hematologic 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

Assessment and Care of patients with problems of the Hematologic System. Bone marrow, anemia, sickle cell disease, leukemia, lymphomas, coagulation disorders, multiple myeloma.

Additional Resources

Asepsis (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsZ4alCHfIc)
Sickle Cell (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CsgXHdWqVs)
Leukemia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJOYAaygQFE)
Multiple Myeloma (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_aW1GiqxKw)

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