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Record Nr.

UNINA9910139618803321

Autore

Smith Joyce, DipN

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011

ISBN

1-119-13911-2

1-283-17813-3

9786613178138

1-4443-4186-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (281 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

RobertsRachel <1970->

Disciplina

616.07/54

Soggetti

Vital signs - Measurement

Physical diagnosis

Nursing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

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.

Sommario/riassunto

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, 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 healthc