Assessment of Cardiac Status
Describe a patient with a cardiac symptom or group of symptoms, such as palpitations, hypertension, hypotension, tachycardia, or bradycardia. Do not limit yourself to these examples.
- What questions would you ask as part of your focused assessment?
- What history might be associated with the symptom, if any?
- What are the known risk factors for this condition?
- What physical examination techniques would you use?
- What patient education would you give to the patient?
- Find a nursing journal article about this symptom or condition.