Nur 5315 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

N5315 Advanced Pathophysiology Cardiovascular Core Concepts and Objectives with Advanced Organizers Examine the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular Anatomy and Phy siology I. Explain the cardiac structure and blood flow through the heart chambers/valves. A. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body to provide the nutrients and oxygen needed for cellular metabolism and life. B. It is divided into four chambers, two atria and two ventricles. 1. ...

Case Study A 40 years old Caucasian, obese, female presents to the ED with a complaint of epigastric and right upper quadrant pain for the last two days. She reports that the pain is constant and increases in severity after eating fried foods or fast food. She has been experiencing heartburn and nausea. She is married and has two children. She denies any alcohol or drug use. On exam she is afebrile, heart rate is 100, respirations and BP is

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NUR 5315 Pulmonary and Shock Core Knowledge Study Objectives with advanced