Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Chapter 51

1. Recall the normal anatomy and function of the sensory system (CO1,a)
2. List data to collect when caring for a patient with a disorder of the sensory system (CO1,a,b,g,i, 3b)
3. Identify diagnostic tests commonly performed to diagnose disorders of the sensory system (CO1,a,4a)
4. Plan nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic tests for sensory disorders (CO1,a, d)
5. Describe therapeutic measures for patients with disorders of the sensory system (CO1,a,g,i,m,)

Chapter 52

1. Explain the pathophysiology of each of the disorders of the sensory system (CO1,a,b,i)
2. Deﬁne blindness and the refractive errors of vision (CO1,a,b)
3. Explain the etiologies, signs, and symptoms of each sensory disorder (CO1,a,b,g,h,i
4. Plan nursing care for patients undergoing tests for sensory disorders and identify therapeutic measures for each sensory disorder (CO1,a,b,c,d,g 3b)
5. Identify medications contraindicated for patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma (CO1,a,b,g,i, 3b,6b)
6. List three ototoxic drugs (CO1,a,b,6b)
7. List data to collect when caring for patients with disorders of the sensory system (CO1,a,b,g,i, 3b)
Plan nursing care and interventions for patients with disorders of the eye or ear or hearing impairment.(CO1,a,b,c,e,k)

(CLO = Course Learning Outcome)

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Chapter 51 (Williams & Hopper) pages 1038-1056
Chapter 52 (Williams & Hopper) pages 1060-1061 (conjunctivitis); 1071-1075 (glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration); 1075-1078 (hearing disorders)
Sensory System Function, Data Collection and Therapeutic Measures Chapter 51.pptx
Care of Patients with Sensory Disorders Chapter 52.pptx

During Class:

Instructor presentation of Sensory System Function, Data Collection and Therapeutic Measures; Sensory System Disorders
Class discussion and activity
Quiz 5

After Class (4.24.25) for Class 4.29.25

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

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