Description Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Conditions utilises an evidence-based approach to develop an understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacological interventions, and nursing care for patients who experience acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.
School Nursing & Midwifery
Discipline General Nursing
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Co-requisite(s) NURS 7071 - Introduction to alterations in health
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in program 4785 - Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration).
Assumed Knowledge
Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human body systems, basic concepts in pharmacology and pathophysiology and the National Health Priorities and the relationship to nursing practice.
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
Explain the causes, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic procedures related to acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.
Critically analyse the implications and reflect on nursing practice across the lifespan when providing person- centred care for those experiencing an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition.
Incorporate the Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to justify the selection and prioritisation of nursing strategies to provide safe effective evidence-based nursing care for a person experiencing an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition.
Evaluate appropriate, safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments for a person experiencing an acute exacerbation of a chronic condition
1. Knowledge and application of the following concepts to inform professional nursing practice related to acute exacerbations of chronic conditions affecting the cardiovascular, renal, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems:
Pathophysiology and clinical manifestations
Pharmacology
2. Diagnosis
Evidence-based management including prioritisation of nursing actions by accessing and analysing the best available evidence, that includes research findings, for safe, quality practice
Alterations to the cardiovascular system, Introduction to alterations in the cardiovascular system
Alterations to Renal System
Alterations to the Haematological System
Alterations to the Pulmonary system, oxygen use in adults in acute care (ACI), nursing management of acute respiratory failure
Application of the National and Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Comprehensive Care Standard minimising patient harm (incorporates pressure injuries, delirium, nutrition & hydration, and minimising restraint)
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
