GERIATRIC REHAB 104 -EVALUATION F THE ACUTE AND MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENT

Course overview

*Understand the importance of the chart review in the evaluation of the acute and medically complex patient *List 5 causes and clinical signs of electrolyte abnormality *Understand the causes and signs of acid-base imbalances *Outline the process of completing a systems review of the patient *Become familiar with signs and symptoms of nutrional deficiency *Outline signs associated with coronary artery disease and heart failure *Outline signs associated with sepsis, vertigo, dehydration and metabolic syndrome