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Dec 03, 2024
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2022-2023 Endicott College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NU 230/230L - Health Assessment FA/SP
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 student’s ability to define and describe a client’s current state of health including recognition of selected deviations from normal. Students practice assessment skills covered in class lecture in nursing laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes BIO 201. Corequisite: BIO 202
(Cr: 4)
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