Vital signs for nurses : an introduction to clinical observations /

• Main Authors: Smith, Joyce, 1950- (Author), Roberts, Rachel, 1970- (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
• Subjects: Vital signs > Measurement.; Physical diagnosis.; Nursing.; HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / General; MEDICAL / Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL / Diseases; MEDICAL / Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL / Internal Medicine; kliniske observationer; infektionsforebyggelse; sygeplejeetik; Electronic books.

Table of Contents:

• Legal and ethical principles
• Infection prevention
• The respiratory system
• The cardiovascular system
• Temperature
• Urine output
• Pain : the 5th vital sign
• Early warning scoring tools
• Communication
• Nutrition
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Record keeping
• Continuing professional development
• Reflective practice
• Conclusion and multiple choice questions.