Compare and contrast cardioversion from

Compare and contrast
cardioversion from defibrillation,
including indications for each; list
nursing responsibilities for pre-
and post-procedure.
Develop a teaching plan for a
client being discharged with an
implantable cardioverter
defibrillator (ICD).
Assess an ECG monitor/strip,
pacemaker function and
pacemaker malfunction. Develop
management strategies
accordingly.
Develop a teaching session for a
client being discharged with a
permanent pacemaker.
Assess a client diagnosed with
coronary artery disease (CAD),
including diagnostic tests that
support the diagnosis.

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Differentiate by assessment
findings, including diagnostic
testing, angina from myocardial
infarction.
Plan nursing interventions for a
client who has experienced a
myocardial infarction.
Develop a healthy lifestyle
teaching plan for a client/family
with CAD focusing on the
reduction of modifiable risk
factors.
Differentiate by assessment
findings, right sided heart failure
from left-sided heart failure.
Plan nursing interventions for a
client in congestive heart failure.
(CHF)
Differentiate by assessment
findings cardiogenic shock from
cardiac tamponade.
Discuss selected inflammatory
disorders of the heart and nursing
responsibilities that are necessary
in the management of such clients.
Differentiate by assessment
findings selected valvular
disorders, e.g., stenosis and
insufficiency alterations.
Differentiate by assessment
findings arterial from venous
obstructions.
Develop a teaching plan for a
client with a focus on the
prevention of venous thrombosis.
Develop a care plan for a client
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describe both prevention of
hypertensive episodes and
management of hypertension in
daily life.
Plan nursing interventions for
clients with other selected
cardiovascular disorders.
Plan nursing interventions for
short term and long-term
anticoagulant therapy; describe
prevention and management of
secondary complications.
Develop a discharge teaching plan
for a client who has been
prescribed anticoagulant therapy.
Plan nursing interventions for a
client prescribed thrombolytic
therapy.
Assess a client being administered
antiplatelet medication for
common side effects.
Discuss nursing responsibilities in
the administration of positive
inotropic/cardiotonic medications.
Plan nursing interventions for a
client receiving digoxin; identify
the signs and symptoms of digoxin
toxicity and its management.
Develop an in-service presentation
on antihypertensive medications.
Describe and discuss common
medication classifications,
prevention and monitoring of
medication side effects, and
nursing responsibilities related to
the administration of these
medications; create a teaching
plan for clients receiving
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Develop a teaching plan for a
client being administered
nitroglycerin, including
administration and storage of
medication.