title: Cardiovascular and respiratory assessment in the office setting.
abstract: This article presents information for the office nurse about preoperative cardiovascular and respiratory assessment. Selected portions of the health history and physical examination are presented and their implications for successful patient outcomes discussed.
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authors.lastname: Keene
mesh_terms: D002319:Cardiovascular System; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009818:Office Nursing; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012137:Respiratory System