Performing a physical assessment on a cardiac condition

Performing a physical assessment on a cardiac condition

Work type: Discussion Essay

Format:      APA

Pages:       1 pages (275 words, Double-spaced)

Academic level:  Undergraduate. (yrs 3-4)

Subject or discipline:   Nursing

Title: Writer’s choice

Number of sources:    3

Paper instructions:     

Choose one of the following populations: an adult male, adult female, child, infant, or older adult.

Describe the differences that would be found when performing a physical assessment on a cardiac condition of your choosing.

Please include the following topics with explanations as appropriate:

Physical manifestations with associated underlying pathophysiology

Associated signs and symptoms

Appropriate diagnostic findings

Treatment options

Health promotion strategies

Teaching for optimizing health with chronic cardiovascular disease