Monitoring the pulse as part of track and trigger.
This article (part two of four) aims to explore abnormalities of the pulse rate and the related nursing observations and actions. Measurement of the pulse is a fundamental nursing observation, which can detect a range of problems.
Docherty
Brendan
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The Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Coote
Steven
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