HE 224 - Altered States of Adult Health

In this course, students learn how deviations from normal anatomy and physiology disrupt the holistic functioning of the human body. Students learn that regardless of these changes, the body’s adaptive mechanisms work to preserve homeostatsis. Students learn about medical and nursing management strategies to address complex dysfunctions in adult individuals. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the application of evidence-based nursing interventions.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 272
4 credits = 4 lecture