Amando Cope College

COLLEGE OF NURSING
Tabaco City
COURSE SYLLABUS
in
NCM 103: Care of Clients with Problems in Oxygenation,
Fluids and Electrolytes, Metabolism and Endocrine
Level III, 1st Semester
AMANDO COPE COLLEGE
Vision
AMANDO COPE COLLEGE envisions being the center of high quality education in
Bicolandia, which shall produce globally competitive, God fearing, humane and
environment-conscious professionals.
Mission
The purpose of Amando Cope College is to educate the youth to be able to serve GOD
and country through service to the people. Toward this end, AMANDO COPE COLLEGE
is committed to provide a forum for the formation of highly dedicated and competent
professionals through integrated learning experience, qualified faculty and staff,
adequate
materials and resources, state-of-the-art technology in an academic
environment driven by total quality management and inspired by Christian values and
universal principles.
Objectives
AMANDO COPE COLLEGE commits to nurture the students by giving them relevant
education that will enhance physical, mental, moral and spiritual growth; providing
training for their professional work in accordance with Christian values and universal
principles; and helping them attain self-actualization

Amando Cope College, College of Nursing

Philosophy
ACC Believes that man is a bio pssycho social and spiritual being created by GOD with
individual aspiraitons with the ability to relate with individuals, and families, groups and
communities. He continously adapts to changing environment as integral whole and is
influenced by the stages of development, life experiences, society, culture and
technology
ACC Believes that health is a dynamic state of biological, psychological, behavioral and
social well being and reflects each client's systems ability to alter his environments or to
adjust to, or evolve with environmental changes.
Nursing is an art and science of caring that encompasses autonomous and
collaborative care of individuals of all ages, groups and communities, sick or well and in
all settings. It inlcudes promotion of health, prevention of illness and the care of the

disabled and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment and researches,
initialize the nursing process guided by ethical, legal and moral principles.
Mission
ACC College of Nursing is committed to provide high quality education for the
formation of committed and competent health care professionals. ACCN provides
integrated learning experiences, qualified faculty and staff, adequate materials and
resources, state of the art technology in an academic environment driven by total quality
management and inspired by Christian vlaues and principles.
Vision
The College of Nursing envisions itself to be the center of high quality education
in achieving academic excellence committed to the formation of globally competitive,
GOD fearing and human health care professionals.
Objectives:
to abide by Christian values and principles
to use the nursing process in the delivery of health care services to individuals,
family and community
to demonstrate competence in utilizing the state of the art of technology
to practices skills, knowledge and attitude for the promotion of health, prevention
of illness, restoraiton of health and alleviation of suffering
to practice legal ethico moral social responsibilities

Concept: Fluids and Electrolytes

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Amando Cope College Philosophy, Mission, Vision, Goals, Objectives

Amando Cope College, College of Nursing Philosophy, Mission, Vision, Goals,
Objectives
Body Fluids and Electrolytes Compartments, Distribution and Functions
1) Body Fluids
2) Movement of fluids between compartments
3) Body water and its functions
Electrolytes

Functions of ectrolytes
Normal lab values
Internal Regulation of Body Fluids and Electrolytes
Fluid imbalances
Hyperosmolar imbalances
Hypoosmolar imbalances
Isotonic imbalaces
Electrolyte Imbalances (Excess and Deficits)
Sodium
Potassium
Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Acid Base Imbalances
Regulation of acid base balance

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Respiratory acidosis
Respiratory alkalosis
Metabolic acidosis
Metabolic alkalosis
AGE associated Problems
Shock and Burns
Shock
Pathophysiology
Signs and symptoms
Treatment and nursing management
Burns
Pathophysiology
Signs and symptoms
Treatment and management
Peripheral and Pulmonary Edema
Pathophysiology
Signs and symptoms
Treatment and management
IV therapy and Tube Feedings
Purpose of IV therapy
IV solutions
IV procedure
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Tube Feedings

TEACHING STRATEGY:
Reporting
Class discussion
Problem Method
Drill Method
Recitation
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Examination
Research Paper
Graded Computations
Grading:
25%- Participation
25%- Short and long Quizzes
25%- Prelim, Midterm, Final Exams
10%- Projects/ Reaction Papers
10%- Attendance
5%- Attitude
REFERENCES:
Brunner and Suddarth, Medical Surgical Nursing, ( Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins: New York), vol 1 & 2 , 10th ed.

Lewis et al., Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of

Clinical Problems, (Mosby Publishing Company: New York), vols., 1 and 2, 7 th Ed.
Kozier et al., Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th Ed.,
Udan, Josie., Medical Surgical Nursing: Review Textbook, 2 nd edition.
Luckmann and Sorensen Medical Surgical Nursing
Sandra Smith NCLEX-RN Medical Surgical Nursing Textbook
Prepared by:

CONCEPCION BINAMIRA, RN, MAN

Instructor