I. Alterations in fluids, electrolytes & acid-base
 II. Alterations in nutrition & metabolism
                        A. Upper gastro-intestinal system
                        B. Liver & biliary tract
                        C. Exocrine function of pancreas
 III. Alterations in elimination
 IV. Alterations in Neurological Function
                        A. Degenerative problems
                        B. Infectious, inflammatory & auto-immune problems
                        C. Intracranial problems
                        D. Spinal cord problems
                        E. Peripheral/cranial nerve problems
 V. Selected alterations in the eye & ear functions
 VI. Nursing management/leadership concepts