Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
NCE225 19886-19935	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Care of Acutely Ill Pediatric Patient
Physiological and psychological differences between children and adults. Common system-by-system pediatric disease processes in the acute care setting. Pathophysiology, patient manifestations, medical treatment and nursing intervention relevant to the system under discussion. Designed to increase knowledge and awareness of special needs of acutely ill pediatric patient. Prerequisites: None.