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PNSG 2120 Pediatric Nursing (3-0-4)
Focuses on health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the child as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness, care of the child as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health in the pediatric client; client care, treatments, pharmacology, and diet therapy of the pediatric client; growth and development; and standard precautions.
Prerequisites: PNSG 1020, PNSG 1030, PNSG 1100
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