Vital Signs for Nurses
Download or Read eBook Vital Signs for Nurses PDF written by Joyce Smith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Joyce Smith |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 201 |
| Release | : 2011-05-03 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781444341874 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1444341871 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Vital Signs for Nurses by : Joyce Smith
Book excerpt: 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.
