The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations

ISBN-13: 9781032484402 / Angielski / Miękka / 2023 / 528 str.

UK) Blows William T. (City University London

Opis

Fully updated for its fourth edition, The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations provides readers with the understanding needed to perform clinical observations, make accurate judgements about the patient’s condition and make good decisions concerning patient care.

Spis treści

1.Temperature. 2.Cardiovascular observations (I): Pulse and ECG. 3.Cardiovascular observations (II): Blood pressure. 4.Cardiovascular observations (III): Blood tests. 5.Respiratory Observations. 6.Fluid and electrolyte balance. 7.Nutrition. 8.Elimination (I): Urinary observations. 9.Elimination (II): Digestive observations. 10.Skin. 11.Neurological observations (I) Consciousness. 12.Neurological observations (II) Pain. 13.Neurological observations (III) Eyes. 14.Neurological observations (IV) Movement. 15.Pharmacology and drug side effects, interactions and allergies. 16.Physiological changes occurring in pregnancy.

O autorze

William T. Blows was formerly a nurse tutor and lecturer at City University of London, UK where he taught biology to nurses.