Clinical Nursing
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1Basic Care
20% of exam
Basic nursing care meets patients' fundamental daily needs.
- Provide hygiene, grooming, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Take and record vital signs and report changes.
- Maintain safety, comfort, and dignity.
- Follow infection control and proper body mechanics.
2Clinical Care Through the Life Span
20% of exam
Nursing care adapts to each stage of life.
- Pediatric care accounts for growth and development.
- Adult care focuses on chronic disease and health promotion.
- Geriatric care addresses aging, mobility, and multiple conditions.
- Care is tailored to each patient's physical and emotional needs.
3Clinical Care for Systems Diseases and Disorders
60% of exam
Nurses care for patients with disorders across body systems.
- Understand signs, symptoms, and treatments for common diseases.
- Monitor patients and recognize complications early.
- Support medication administration and treatment plans within scope.
- Educate patients on managing their conditions.