Students will also study the fundamentals of family assessment, common health concerns of contemporary families, common stressors for families, and nursing strategies to prevent disease and promote health. Basic education skills will be examined as they relate to clients across the life span. Students will examine effective communication techniques applicable to all individuals within family structures. Nursing care of families experiencing a normal pregnancy or a pregnancy at risk are explored. Common maladaptive responses of increasing complexity are studied.
Students care for families during normal pregnancies.
Social and environmental influences are addressed, as well as pharmacological and nutrition factors.