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Informationen zum Autor Joyce Smith is Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Salford. Rachel Roberts is Matron in Medicine and Elderly at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. Klappentext Monitoring, observing and recording the vital signs of patients is a fundamental aspect of delivering quality patient care. This practical and accessible guide will develop your underpinning knowledge and skills in both theory and practice for the adult patient found either in hospital, private sector or community settings.A must-have for health care assistants, student nurses or newly qualified registered nurses working within any health care environment, this book explores not only how to assess and monitor patients, but also covers:* Legal and ethical issues* Infection prevention and control* Pain* Communication* Nutrition* Reflective practice* Continuing professional developmentThis essential and practical resource also features learning objectives, case studies, a glossary of key terms, activities and multiple choice questions to assist you in your understanding of this subject. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface vii Acknowledgements ix Introduction xi 1 Legal and Ethical Principles 1 Joyce Smith 2 Infection Prevention 20 Rachel Roberts 3 The Respiratory System 49 Joyce Smith and Rachel Roberts 4 The Cardiovascular System 61 Joyce Smith and Rachel Roberts 5 Temperature 82 Rachel Roberts and Joyce Smith 6 Urine Output 96 Rachel Roberts 7 Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign 115 Rachel Roberts and Joyce Smith 8 Early Warning Scoring Tools 138 Joyce Smith 9 Communication 156 Rachel Roberts 10 Nutrition 167 Rachel Roberts 11 Blood Glucose Monitoring 187 Joyce Smith 12 Record Keeping 205 Joyce Smith and Rachel Roberts 13 Continuing Professional Development 214 Joyce Smith 14 Reflective Practice 222 Rachel Roberts 15 Conclusion and Multiple Choice Questions 231 Joyce Smith Glossary of Terms 237 Answers to Practice Points and Multiple Choice Questions 245 Index 263 ...
