Pathophysiological processes
•Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease process.

•Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.

•Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.

d.Clinical manifestations and complications

•Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in considering the presence of the disease.

•Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition

•Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.

•Identifies complications of the disease.

•Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.