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Pathophysiology –
nur426
(3 credits)
This course presents an introduction to human pathophysiology. Emphasis will be placed on explaining the mechanisms and clinical manifestations associated with the disease process. The course will examine cellular activity, organs, and systems that affect the health of the human body.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Reproductive and Genitourinary (GU)
- Identify common nursing diagnoses for disease management and health promotion
- Describe available resources for disorder or disease prevention
- Explain clinical manifestations associated with common disorders and specific infectious diseases
- Identify pertinent mechanisms at the cellular, organ, and system levels of pathophysiology of the disorder or disease
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Integumentary and Gastrointestinal (GI)
- Identify common nursing diagnoses for disease management and health promotion
- Describe available resources for disorder or disease prevention
- Explain clinical manifestations associated with common disorders and specific infectious diseases
- Identify pertinent mechanisms at the cellular, organ, and system levels of pathophysiology of the disorder or disease
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Cardiac and Pulmonary
- Identify pertinent mechanisms at the cellular, organ, and system levels of pathophysiology of the disorder or disease
- Identify common nursing diagnoses for disease management and health promotion
- Describe available resources for disorder or disease prevention
- Explain clinical manifestations associated with common disorders and specific infectious diseases
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Immunology and Endocrine
- Identify common nursing diagnoses for disease management and health promotion
- Describe available resources for disorder or disease prevention
- Explain clinical manifestations associated with common disorders and specific infectious diseases
- Identify pertinent mechanisms at the cellular, organ, and system levels of pathophysiology of the disorder or disease
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Neurological and Musculoskeletal
- Identify common nursing diagnoses for disease management and health promotion
- Describe available resources for disorder or disease prevention
- Explain clinical manifestations associated with common disorders and specific infectious diseases
- Identify pertinent mechanisms at the cellular, organ, and system levels of pathophysiology of the disorder or disease
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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