The information in this course will focus on the history of health care. Other areas of interest are the financial aspects of health care, providers of health care, legal and ethical issues of health care, and health care as a profession. Recommended for pre-nursing students and other students interested in health care delivery. 1002 Pharmacological Dosages and Solutions Lec. An in-depth analysis of the process of calculating medication dosages and solutions for adults and children.
Content progresses from calculation of intramuscular and intravenous medications and solutions.
Problems commonly encountered in the practice of nursing related to dosages and solutions will be included with an emphasis on drug response as influenced by drug dosage. Intravenous Therapy for Licensed Practical Nurses Lec. Emphasis will be placed on promoting, maintaining and restoring fluid and electrolyte balance in the client through the use of the nursing process. The principal concepts and mechanisms of fluid and electrolyte balance wll be reviewed followed by assessment of fluid balance and rational for replacement therapy. Appropriate nursing interventions for initiating, maintaining, and discontinuing IV therapy utilizing a variety of access devises will be discussed.