NURSI 427 CHAPTER 32 Nursing Care of Clients with Cardiac Disorders

pply knowledge of normal cardiac anatomy and physiology and assessment techniques in caring for clients with cardiac disorders. ■ Assess functional health status of clients with cardiac disorders, documenting and reporting deviations for expected findings. ■ Based on client assessment and knowledge of the disorder, determine priority nursing diagnoses. ■ Plan, prioritize, and provide evidence-based, individualized care for clients with cardiac disorders. ■ Safely and knowledgeably administer prescribed medications and treatments to clients with cardiac disorders. ■ Actively participate in planning and coordinating interdisciplinary care for clients with cardiac disorders. ■ Provide appropriate teaching and community-based care for clients with cardiac disorders and their families. ■ Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care, revising the plan of care as needed to promote, maintain, or restore functional health status of clients with cardiac disorders. CHAPTER 32 L