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Clinical Examination Skills [Jevon - Wiley - Blackwell]

ISBN/EAN
9781405178860
Editore
Wiley - Blackwell
Formato
Brossura
Anno
2009
Pagine
232

Disponibile

35,00 €
The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing, and nurses are now required to undertake a comprehensive clinical examination of patients, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor. Clinical Examination Skills is an accessible, introductory guide to helping nurses fulfil this role, enabling them to understand the core skills and knowledge needed to assess patients competently. This practice-based book will be invaluable to pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified nursing staff, empowering them to meet the challenges of autonomous practice.

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Autore Jevon Philip
Editore Wiley - Blackwell
Anno 2009
Tipologia Libro
Lingua Inglese
Indice Chapter 1- Overview of taking a history and clinical examination. Chapter objectives. Taking a history e.g. medical, family, drugs, social etc. Consent issues. Clinical examination. Documentation. Chapter summary. Chapter 2- Symptoms of diseases. Chapter objectives. Breathlessness. Chest pain. Dizziness. Altered conscious level. Constipation/diarrhoea. Jaundice. Nausea/vomiting. Chapter 3- Examination of the Cardiovascular system. Chapter objectives. History. Peripheral vascular assessment. Pulses, peripheral/central. Blood pressure. JVP. Palpation of the precordium. Auscultation of the heart. Chapter 4- Examination of the respiratory system. Chapter objectives. Respiratory history. Peripheral assessment of respiratory disease. Inspection/palpation/percussion/auscultation. . Chapter 5- Examination of the gastrointestinal system. Chapter objectives. GI history. Peripheral assessment of GI disease. Inspection/palpation/percussion/auscultation of abdomen. Digital examination of the rectum. . Chapter 6- Examination of the neurological system. Chapter objectives. Neurological history. The unconscious patient. Assessment of conscious level. Examination of cortical function & cranial nerves. Peripheral assessment of neurological function Chapter 7- Examination of the skeletal system. Chapter objectives. Skeletal history. Examination of hands, shoulders, hips, knees & spine