Interpreting Signs and Symptoms
Author | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : 1582556687 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781582556680 |
Rating | : 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Download or read book Interpreting Signs and Symptoms written by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Nursing series of handbooks presents core nursing information in the clear, conversational, practical style of the award-winning Nursing journal. Each handbook features to-the-point bulleted text, explanatory illustrations, and icons that echo familiar column names in the journal. Interpreting Signs & Symptoms covers the latest understanding of more than 500 signs and symptoms—their clinical significance and urgency; immediate interventions for life-threatening indicators; possible causes including diseases, drugs, alternative medicines, diet, surgery, and procedures; nursing considerations; and patient teaching. Icons include Action Stat! for urgent interventions and Assessment Tip for technique pointers.