Vital Signs for Nurses An Introduction to Clinical Observations

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 healthcare assistants, student nurses, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and students on foundation degrees.

ISBN:	9781405190381
Publisher:	Wiley
Imprint:	Wiley Blackwell
Published date:	03 Jun 2011
DEWEY:	616.0754
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	267
Weight:	278g
Height:	125mm
Width:	187mm
Spine width:	14mm

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