The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations
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The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations

William T. Blows

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The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations

William T. Blows

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About This Book

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.

This essential textbook supports safe and effective clinical practice by explaining the techniques involved in making clinical observations, alongside the biological knowledge which gives them meaning. For each topic, it explains the pathological basis for variations in observed results, focusing on relevant anatomy and physiology, genetics and pharmacology, and the basic principles of care. A greatly expanded chapter on pharmacology reflects the increased importance of this subject in the nursing curriculum. Topics discussed include:



  • temperature



  • cardiovascular observations



  • respiratory observations



  • urinary and bowel observations



  • neurological observations • nutrition



  • fluid balance



  • skin



  • pharmacology



  • pregnancy.

The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations is a unique text which integrates explanations of essential procedures with the biological knowledge that underpins practice. It is essential reading for all nursing and healthcare students preparing for clinical practice.

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Publisher
Routledge
Year
2023
ISBN
9781003806097
Edition
4
Topic
Medicina
Subtopic
Enfermería

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of figures
  7. List of plates
  8. List of tables
  9. Preface to the fourth edition
  10. Acknowledgment
  11. 1 Temperature
  12. 2 Cardiovascular observations (I): the pulse and electrocardiogram (ECG)
  13. 3 Cardiovascular observations (II): blood pressure
  14. 4 Cardiovascular observations (III): blood tests
  15. 5 Respiratory observations
  16. 6 Fluid and electrolyte balance
  17. 7 Nutrition
  18. 8 Elimination (I): urinary observations
  19. 9 Elimination (II): digestive observations
  20. 10 Skin
  21. 11 Neurological observations (I): consciousness
  22. 12 Neurological observations (II): pain
  23. 13 Neurological observations (III): eyes
  24. 14 Neurological observations (IV): movement
  25. 15 Pharmacology and drug side effects, interactions and allergies
  26. 16 Physiological changes occurring in pregnancy
  27. Index
Citation styles for The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations

APA 6 Citation

Blows, W. (2023). The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations (4th ed.). Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/4265236 (Original work published 2023)

Chicago Citation

Blows, William. (2023) 2023. The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. 4th ed. Routledge. https://www.perlego.com/book/4265236.

Harvard Citation

Blows, W. (2023) The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. 4th edn. Routledge. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/4265236 (Accessed: 25 June 2024).

MLA 7 Citation

Blows, William. The Biological Basis of Clinical Observations. 4th ed. Routledge, 2023. Web. 25 June 2024.