NRSG 6243 — Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making in Acute Care
2 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Explores the ideas and concepts of diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision making. Examines decision making theory, cognitive bias, and resource management to scaffold the learning. Analyzes diagnosis through tests using current evidence. Reviews radiologic studies including x-rays, ultrasound and Computed Tomography (CT) imaging, as well as metabolic panels and microbiologic data that impact the patient management of patients in the acute care setting.