Section: 4.4.3 - Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI) | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Describe the clinical manifestations of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
    • Discuss the assessment and diagnostic findings of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
    • Discuss the complications of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI). 
    • Describe the medical management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI). 
    • Discuss the nursing management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Myocardial Infarction (MI).
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 34 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read Introduction, Etiology, Pathophysiology, History and Physical, Evaluation, Treatment and Management, Enhancing healthcare outcomes. (7 minutes)

    • Read Nursing Management. (2 minutes)

    • Read Introduction, Etiology, Pathophysiology, History and Physical, Complications, Evaluation, Treatment and Management, Enhancing healthcare outcomes. (20 minutes)

    • Read Nursing Management, when to seek help, outcome identification, monitoring, coordination of care, health teaching, health promotion, risk management, discharge planning. (5 minutes)

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