Medical Surgical Nursing Iv

1. Discuss the concepts and theories of nursing care related to medical-surgical conditions.
2. Apply new knowledge in providing care for patients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance.
3. Discuss physical and psychosocial needs of clients/patients with special medical/surgical conditions.
4. Discuss the cause, the course and the management of inflammation.
5. Perform assessment and diagnostic evaluation of disorders of the urinary system.
6. Perform assessment and diagnostic evaluation of disorders of the eye and vision.

13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Caring for Patients with Urinary System Disorders

   • Unit 1: Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation of Urinary Disorders of the Urinary System · 2 hours

     Read the introduction to the urinary system, focusing on its importance in body homeostasis.. Study the physical examination techniques for assessing urinary disorders, including abdominal and flank examinations.. Understand the purpose and procedure for laboratory testing, including urinalysis and urine culture..

   • Unit 2: Review of Related Anatomy & Physiology of the Urinary System · 2 hours

     Review the anatomy of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.. Study the functions of the urinary system, including waste removal, blood pressure regulation, and electrolyte balance.. Understand the process of urine formation, including filtration, reabsorption, and secretion..

2. Week 2Module 1: Caring for Patients with Urinary System Disorders

   • Unit 3: Caring for Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders in Renal Disorders · 3 hours

     Examine the role of the kidneys in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance.. Study the distribution of body fluids and electrolytes, including intracellular and extracellular compartments.. Understand the importance of maintaining homeostasis in patients with renal disorders..

3. Week 3Module 1: Caring for Patients with Urinary System Disorders

   • Unit 4: Caring for Patients with Dysfunctional Voiding Patterns; Congenital Voiding Dysfunction · 3 hours

     Study the causes and symptoms of dysfunctional voiding patterns.. Understand the classification of voiding dysfunction and its impact on urinary tract function.. Learn about diagnostic evaluations for voiding dysfunction, including uroflowmetry and urodynamics..

4. Week 4Module 2: Caring For Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders

   • Unit 1: Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation of Disorder of the Eye and Vision · 3 hours

     Study the pen-torch examination of the eye and its significance in diagnosing ocular conditions.. Understand the procedures for assessing visual acuity, including distance, near, and color vision.. Learn about tonometry and ophthalmoscopy techniques for evaluating intraocular pressure and fundus..

5. Week 5Module 2: Caring For Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders

   • Unit 2: Caring for Patients with Impaired Vision: Refractive Errors; Low Vision and Blindness; Glaucoma; Cataract · 3 hours

     Study refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism.. Understand the causes and management of low vision and blindness.. Learn about the classification, signs, symptoms and management of glaucoma..

6. Week 6Module 2: Caring For Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders

   • Unit 3: Caring for Patients with Corneal and Retinal Disorders: Corneal Dystrophies; Keratoconus; Corneal Surgeries; Refractive Surgeries; Retinal Detachment; Retinal Vascular Disorders; Macular Degeneration · 3 hours

     Study corneal dystrophies, keratoconus, and corneal surgeries.. Understand the management of retinal detachment and retinal vascular disorders.. Learn about macular degeneration and its impact on vision..

7. Week 7Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions

   • Unit 1: Caring for Patients with Infection/Inflammatory Conditions: Orbital and Ocular Trauma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis; Uveitis; Orbital Cellulitis · 3 hours

     Study ocular and orbital injuries, including open and closed globe injuries.. Understand the causes, symptoms, and management of dry eye syndrome.. Learn about conjunctivitis, including bacterial, allergic, and ophthalmia neonatorum..

8. Week 8Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions

   • Unit 2: Caring for Patients with Orbital Tumors and Orbital Surgeries/ Enucleation · 3 hours

     Study the causes, symptoms, and management of orbital tumors.. Understand the indications and procedures for enucleation.. Learn about the nursing care required for patients undergoing orbital surgeries..

9. Week 9Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions

   • Unit 3: Caring for Patients with Ocular Consequences of Systemic Disease: Diabetic Retinopathy; Cytomegalovirus; Retinitis; Hypertension-Related Eye Changes · 3 hours

     Study the ocular consequences of systemic diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, cytomegalovirus retinitis, and hypertensive retinopathy.. Understand the management of these conditions and their impact on vision.. Learn about the nursing care required for patients with ocular manifestations of systemic diseases..

10. Week 10Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions

    • Unit 4: Concept in Ocular Medication Administration · 3 hours

      Study the different methods of ocular medication administration, including topical instillation, periocular injections, and intraocular injections.. Understand the classification of ophthalmic drugs and their mechanisms of action.. Learn about the special precautions and techniques for administering eye drops and ointments..

11. Week 11Module 1: Caring for Patients with Urinary System Disorders

    • Module 1 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 1: Caring for Patients with Urinary System Disorders. Focus on key concepts and theories of nursing care related to urinary disorders.. Practice applying new knowledge in providing care for patients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance..

12. Week 12Module 2: Caring For Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders

    • Module 2 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 2: Caring For Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders. Focus on physical and psychosocial needs of clients/patients with special medical/surgical conditions with adequate nursing care.. Practice applying new knowledge in providing care for patients with impaired vision..

13. Week 13Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions

    • Module 3 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 3: Caring for Patients with Inflammatory Conditions. Focus on the cause, the course and the management of inflammation.. Practice applying new knowledge in providing care for patients with inflammatory conditions..