CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING AND HUMAN SERVICES CHRISTA A.

OVERCASH ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM NUR 112 HEALTH-ILLNESS CONCEPTS

Learning Modules
Obesity, Diabetets, Thyroid, and Parathyroid Disorders Description: This module focuses on the concept of Obesity, Diabetes, and Thyroid/parathyroid disease and disease/nursing management. Learning Outcomes: 1. Define obesity 2. Explain the potential complications associated with obesity 3. Discuss the multiple causes of obesity 4. Discuss the role of drug therapy in the management of obesity 5. Differentiate between type I and type II diabetes. 6. Describe etiologic factors associated with diabetes. 7. Relate the clinical manifestations of diabetes 8. Identify the diagnostic and clinical significance of blood glucose tests. 9. Discuss the evidence based differences in blood glucose monitoring and treatment. 10. Explain the dietary modifications used for management of people with diabetes. 11. Describe the relationship between diet, exercise, and medication for diabetes 12. Utilize the nursing process as a framework for care for the diabetic client. 13. Compare hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. 14. Develop a patient centered plan of care for the client undergoing thyroidectomy. 15. Compare hypoparathyroidism and hyperparathyroidism 16. Utilize the nursing process for clients with endocrine dysfunction. Learning Activities: 1. Discuss power point presentation from Ignatavicius & Workmans Chapter 13 2. Review the following website: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html 3. Interpret Laboratory Data using Case Studies Evaluations: 1. Unit exam 2. Classroom discussion

CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING AND HUMAN SERVICES CHRISTA A. OVERCASH ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM NUR 112 HEALTH-ILLNESS CONCEPTS