Title: Management of Patients with Problems of the Cardiovascular System
Course: NUR 2710C Adult Health Nursing II > Section: Module 1:4 Cardiovascular

Introduction

This module aims to focus on the role of the nurse in relation to the person with cardiovascular disease and to determine the characteristics and severity of the major symptoms of the acutely ill person with problems of cardiac output and tissue perfusion.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary health care team members when providing care and managing patients with vascular problems and coronary artery disease. (SLO 2,4)

Compare and contrast clinical manifestations, physical and diagnostic assessments findings in the patient with problems of the cardiovascular system.
(SLO 2,4)

Explain the nursing care for patients with cardiac problems to include teaching patients and families about drug therapy. (SLO 2,4)

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

1.    Use effective communication skills appropriate for nursing
2.    Apply clinical judgment in providing care throughout the lifecycle using the nursing process
3.    Demonstrate a commitment to ethical/legal practice and continuous learning for personal and professional growth
4.    Provide competent and safe client care in health care settings
5.    Engage in teaching and learning with clients throughout the lifecycle

Readings & Resources

Care of the Patient with Vascular Problems and Acute Coronary Syndromes

Additional Resources

Peripheral Vascular Disease (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gCPck_RN38)

CABG (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM_tcf5Ogy0)

Cardiac Cath with Angioplasty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeH4zPzQgRc)

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