Respiratory assessment in adults
Article
Moore, T. 2007. Respiratory assessment in adults. Nursing Standard. 21 (49), pp. 48-56.
Type | Article |
---|---|
Title | Respiratory assessment in adults |
Authors | Moore, T. |
Abstract | Respiratory disorders are among the most common reasons for admission to critical care units in the UK. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that nursing assessment of patients' respiratory function is not performed well because it is not considered a priority and the implications of respiratory dysfunction are underestimated. It is essential that nurses are able to recognise and assess symptoms of respiratory dysfunction to provide early, effective and appropriate interventions, thus improving patient outcomes. This article highlights the role of the nurse in respiratory assessment and discusses the implications of clinical findings. |
Publisher | RCN Publishing Company |
Journal | Nursing Standard |
ISSN | 0029-6570 |
Publication dates | |
15 Aug 2007 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 18 Dec 2009 |
Output status | Published |
Language | English |
Permalink -
https://repository.mdx.ac.uk/item/82049
45
total views0
total downloads3
views this month0
downloads this month