Section: 8.2 - Circulation | Fundamentals of Nursing | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:

    • Describe the physiological processes regulating the circulation.
    • Differentiate normal and abnormal pathophysiological changes in circulation across the lifespan.
    • Discuss nursing interventions that promote circulation in primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings.
    • Identify cultural considerations related to diseases that affect circulation.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 49 minutes.


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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

      American Heart Association

    • Read the content under "Chamber and circulation through heart," "Disorders of heart: heart defects," "Heart valves," "Congenital heart diseases" and "Myocardial infraction." (22 minutes)

      OpenStax

    • Read the entire article. (15 minutes)

      StatPearls [Internet].

    • Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

      Nursing Critical Care

    • Read the entire article. (8 minutes)

      University of Michigan Health

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