ATI: RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Edition (11.0 eBook)
Assessment Technologies Institute. (n.d.). Engage adult medical-surgical. ATI
- Before diving into the complexities of intermediate cardiovascular nursing, it is essential to revisit key concepts from your previous courses. Reviewing foundational modules—such as basic cardiac anatomy, vital signs interpretation, fluid and electrolyte balance, and pharmacology—will strengthen your clinical reasoning and support deeper understanding in this course. These prior concepts are not separate; they are the building blocks that allow you to recognize subtle changes, anticipate complications, and deliver safe, effective nursing care in cardiovascular settings.
- Read the following chapters:
- Ch 27: Cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Ch 28: Electrocardiography and dysrhythmia monitoring
- Ch 29: Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter/defibrillators
- Ch 30: Invasive cardiovascular procedures
- Ch 31: Angina and myocardial infarction
- Ch 32: Heart failure and pulmonary edema
- Ch 33: Valvular heart disease
- Ch 34: Inflammatory disorders
- Ch 35: Peripheral vascular diseases
- Ch 36: Hypertension
ATI: Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0
