Vital Signs for Nurses: An Introduction to Clinical ObservationsAccurate clinical observations are the key to good patient care and fundamental to nursing practice. Vital Signs for Nurses will support anyone in care delivery to enhance their skills, reflect upon their own practice and assist in their continuing professional development. This practical introductory text explores how to make assessments of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, pain and nutrition. It also looks at issues of infection control, record-keeping and legal and ethical considerations. With case studies and examples throughout, this text will be invaluable to all healthcare assistants, student nurses, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and students on foundation degrees. |
Contents
Appendix | |
The Respiratory System | |
The Cardiovascular System | |
Temperature | |
Urine Output | |
Communication | |
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Further | |
Record Keeping Introduction | |
Chapter | |
Reflective Practice | |
How Are MicroOrganisms Spread? The Chain of Infection | |
Answers to Practice Points and Multiple Choice | |
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Early WarningScoring Tools Introduction The Principles oftheEarly Warning ScoringSystems How to CompleteanEarly Warning ScoringChart | |
Index | |
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Vital Signs for Nurses: An Introduction to Clinical Observations Joyce Smith,Rachel Roberts No preview available - 2011 |
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