02619nam 2200589 a 450 991013961880332120200520144314.01-119-13911-21-283-17813-397866131781381-4443-4186-3(CKB)2550000000041322(EBL)698132(OCoLC)747409421(SSID)ssj0000542400(PQKBManifestationID)11368726(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000542400(PQKBWorkID)10510944(PQKB)10488067(MiAaPQ)EBC698132(EXLCZ)99255000000004132220101122d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrVital signs for nurses an introduction to clinical observations /Joyce Smith, Rachel RobertsChichester, West Sussex, U.K. Wiley-Blackwell20111 online resource (281 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-4443-4188-X 1-4051-9038-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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 healthcVital signsMeasurementPhysical diagnosisNursingVital signsMeasurement.Physical diagnosis.Nursing.616.07/54Smith JoyceDipN.1752832Roberts Rachel1970-1752833MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910139618803321Vital signs for nurses4188318UNINA