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On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Discuss the relevant aspects of a nursing assessment of persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.
• Critically evaluate relevant aspects of individualised care planning with reference to persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.
• Discuss the role of the nurse in relation to the relevant diagnostics and therapeutics used in the care of persons experiencing altered renal, gastro-intestinal, and hepatobiliary function.
• Establish an understanding of the role of the nurse in identifying and reducing risk factors, anticipating potential complications and promoting healthy lifestyle choices for patients with altered Renal, Gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary function.
• Appreciate nursing attributes which contribute to developing a therapeutic relationship.
This module aims to introduce the student to the knowledge and skills underpinning the nursing care of persons experiencing changes in health status in Renal, Gastro-intestinal and Hepatobiliary function.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 36 |
| Practical | 6 |
| Laboratories | 1 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 82 |
| Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay: The assessment for this module is a take-home, open-book examination requiring essay style answers. All module content may be assessed. | Week 12 | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 100 |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Individual feedback will be available to students after final grades are released.