Understanding the Cardiovascular System

Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this module, students will be able to do the following:

Discuss the necessary steps that nurses must take to develop a positive relationship with clients.

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.

Discuss the general preparatory measures that must be taken prior to cardiovascular surgery.

Describe the various diagnostic procedures that can be used to determine whether or not a patient is suffering from a cardiovascular disorder.

Describe the symptoms and causes of a range of cardiovascular system disorders.

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