Chapter 14: Observations
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Overview
This chapter discusses the following observations: pulse, electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure, respiration, pulse oximetry, peak flow, temperature, urinalysis, blood glucose and neurological observations. For each observation discussed, the chapter provides a definition, a rationale, a summary of governance and professional issues, a procedure guideline and a guide to problem solving.
