Title: Discuss changes to the cardiovascular system that may occur in geriatric residents and what to report to the licensed nurse.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VII: Basic Skills

Discussion should include

- changes such as higher or lower heart rate, fluid retention, and high or low blood pressure
- matters that should be reported, such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, erratic pulse, unusual blood pressure reading, unusual pain or swelling, and bluish skin.