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 fulfill 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. 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 ofthe 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
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-7886-0
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 232
- Fecha Publicación: 09/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés