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Introduction

Pyramid to Success

Pyramid Points focus on assessment data related to cardiovascular risks, health
screening and promotion, complications of the various cardiovascular problems,
emergency measures, and client education. Focus on the assessment findings and
treatment in coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure and
pulmonary edema, pericarditis, aneurysms, hypertension, and arterial and venous
problems. You must be able to identify the most common dysrhythmias and
determine the appropriate interventions for these dysrhythmias, including the use of
a pacemaker. Focus also on the care of the client following diagnostic treatments and
surgical procedures. Note appropriate and therapeutic client positions, particularly
with arterial and venous problems of the extremities. Focus on treatments and
medications prescribed for the various cardiovascular problems and client teaching
related to prescribed treatment plans. Be familiar with the components related to
cardiac rehabilitation.

Client Needs: Learning Objectives

Safe and Effective Care Environment

Consulting with the interprofessional health care team
Establishing priorities
Maintaining asepsis
Maintaining standard and other precautions
Recognizing the need for consultations and referrals
Upholding client rights
Verifying that informed consent related to treatments and procedures has been
obtained

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Discussing alterations in lifestyle
Mobilizing appropriate community resources
Performing cardiovascular assessment techniques
Preventing cardiovascular disease
Promoting cardiac rehabilitation
Providing health screening and health promotion programs

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