Health Assessment: A Nursing ApproachLippincott, 1990 - 600 pages |
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Page 42
... pulse . The arte- rial pulse not only reflects the status of the arterial vas- culature , it also provides an index of heart function . When vital signs are assessed , the pulse is evaluated primarily to determine heart rate and rhythm ...
... pulse . The arte- rial pulse not only reflects the status of the arterial vas- culature , it also provides an index of heart function . When vital signs are assessed , the pulse is evaluated primarily to determine heart rate and rhythm ...
Page 43
... Pulse rhythm refers to the time in- tervals between pulse beats . Normally , the pulse has a regular rhythm , in other words , an equal interval be- tween each beat . Some irregular pulse rhythms , or dys- rhythmias , are benign . For ...
... Pulse rhythm refers to the time in- tervals between pulse beats . Normally , the pulse has a regular rhythm , in other words , an equal interval be- tween each beat . Some irregular pulse rhythms , or dys- rhythmias , are benign . For ...
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... pulse pressure ( the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures ) of approximately 30 to 40 mm Hg . This pulse is recorded " 3+ " on a 0 to 4 scale . Abnormal Pulse Patterns Pulsus Magnus Deviations from Normal Note bounding of ...
... pulse pressure ( the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures ) of approximately 30 to 40 mm Hg . This pulse is recorded " 3+ " on a 0 to 4 scale . Abnormal Pulse Patterns Pulsus Magnus Deviations from Normal Note bounding of ...
Contents
OVERVIEW OF HEALTH ASSESSMENT | 1 |
The Health Assessment Interview | 11 |
Physical Examination Techniques | 19 |
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