NSC325L

039164

This lab provides students hands on experience with physical and diagnostic assessment of health status. Novice skills will be developed regarding: performing a nutrition-focused physical examination, obtaining vital skills, measurement and interpretation of anthropometric measurements, body composition; physical assessment of fluid status; obtaining and assessment of respiratory and cardiac sounds; intra- and extra-oral assessment and dysphagia screening. Students will discuss and practice skill development relating to conducting and interpreting findings from a nutrition-focused physical assessment in order to develop a nutrition care plan. The lab also provides practice with patient interviewing and counseling techniques.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Undergraduate

016996