NU 230 - Health Assessment

Students use interviewing skills while collecting complete and focused health histories. The physical examination skills of inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and selected measurement techniques are used to assess major body systems of clients across the age continuum. The analysis of data using functional health patterns, clinical assessment tools, diagnostic reasoning and critical thinking skills enhance the students ability to define and describe a client’s current state of health including recognition of selected deviations from normal. Students practice assessment skills in nursing laboratory. Class, two and one half hours; lab, two hours per week. (Fall)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: SCN 201, SCN 202, or RN status. Corequisite: NU 210.

   (Cr: 3)