Title Vital signs for nurses : an introduction to clinical observations / Joyce Smith, Rachel Roberts

Published Chichester, West Sussex, UK : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

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Description xii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm regular print Contents Legal and ethical principles -- Infection prevention -- The respiratory system -- The cardiovascular system -- Temperature -- Urine output -- Pain the 5th vital sign -- Early warning scoring (EWS) -- Communication -- Nutrition -- Blood glucose monitoring -- Record keeping -- Continuing professional development -- Reflective practice Summary Accurate 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 and reflect upon their own practice and assist in their continuing professional development Notes Formerly CIP. Uk Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Physical examination Patient monitoring. Vital signs -- Measurement. Physical diagnosis. Nursing. Physical Examination -- nursing. Vital Signs. Author Roberts, Rachel, 1970- LC no. 2010049555 ISBN 9781405190381 (paperback) (alkaline paper)

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