title: Exploration of Nurse Practices and Attitudes Related to Postoperative Vital Signs.
abstract: Analysis of surgical nurses' attitudes toward postoperative vital sign (VS) assessment found tradition and ritual rather than research continue to drive postoperative VS assessment practices. Recommendations for practice, education, and research are made based on these findings.
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Burchill
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.forename: Priscilla C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: O'Connor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015400:Clinical Nursing Research; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000451:nursing*; D055986:Vital Signs; D055815:Young Adult