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Assessment and Observation of the Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the musculoskeletal and integumentary systems. -To explain how to undertake a physical examination of the musculoskeletal […]
Assessment and Observation of the Gastrointestinal, Urinary and Reproductive Systems
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal, urinary and male / female reproductive systems. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the gastrointestinal, urinary and male / female reproductive systems. -To explain how […]
Assessment and Observation of the Neurologic System
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the neurologic system. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the neurologic system. -To explain how to undertake a physical examination of the neurologic system. -To discuss the […]
Assessment and Observation of the Respiratory System
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the respiratory system. -To describe how to assess dyspnoea. -To identify smoking as a key cause of respiratory […]
Assessment and Observation of the Cardiovascular System
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the cardiovascular system. -To discuss the importance of a patient’s reports of chest pain in the cardiovascular assessment, […]
Assessment and Observation of the Cardiovascular System
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. -To explain how to collect a focused health history related to the cardiovascular system. -To discuss the importance of a patient’s reports of chest pain in the cardiovascular assessment, […]
Measuring and Recording the Vital Signs
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To describe the place of measuring and recording the vital signs in the health observation and assessment process. -To state the normal parameters of each vital sign for a healthy adult. -To understand how to accurately measure each vital sign. […]
Obtaining a Health History
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To explain the place of the health history in the health observation and assessment process. -To discuss the different types of health histories, and their uses in different clinical contexts. -To list the components of a comprehensive health history. -To […]
Introduction to Health Observation and Assessment
Learning objectives for this chapter By the end of this chapter, we would like you: -To explain the place of health observation and assessment in the nursing care cycle. -To list and describe the three key steps involved in health observation and assessment. -To explain the difference between signs (objective) and symptoms (subjective). -To describe […]
Analysis of Productivity Growth in the United Kingdom
1. Introduction The scope of this paper is to give a broad perspective of the return derived from industrial and commercial productivity in the United Kingdom. A productivity trend is identified in this paper and the sustainability of this trend is assessed. The productivity of the United Kingdom is also compared with that of the […]
