609a. Assessment of the Acutely and Critically Ill Client.1 credit hour. This course provides comprehensive content necessary in the assessment of the acutely or critically ill patient. Emphasis is on examination of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, based on complex interpretations from laboratory and technical findings. The electrocardiographic (ECG) components of the course may be taken as an elective by students in any specialty who have an interest in ECG interpretation. Required for all acute care nurse practitioner and cardiovascular clinical nurse specialist students in the first term of specialization. One hour per week. D. Chyun.
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