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200 10$aVital signs for nurses $ean introduction to clinical observations /$fJoyce Smith, Rachel Roberts
210   $aChichester, West Sussex, U.K. $cWiley-Blackwell$d2011
215   $a1 online resource (281 p.)
300   $aDescription based upon print version of record.
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320   $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
327   $aLegal 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.
330   $aAccurate 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
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