How is Cardiac Muscle Assessed in Nursing Practice?
Nurses play a critical role in assessing cardiac muscle function through various methods: - Auscultation: Listening to heart sounds using a stethoscope to detect abnormalities. - Electrocardiogram (ECG): A test that records the electrical activity of the heart. - Blood Tests: Measuring cardiac enzymes to assess for heart damage. - Monitoring Vital Signs: Regularly checking heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
