Christian Burchill, Barbara Anderson, Priscilla C O'Connor
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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.
期刊介绍:
MEDSURG Nursing, The Journal of Adult Health, is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN). The journal provides its readers with the multidisciplinary information they need to provide clinically excellent patient care and to enhance their nursing practice. MEDSURG Nursing supports adult health/medical-surgical nurses as they strive for excellence in patient care, private practice, and outpatient health care settings in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Each peer-reviewed issue of MEDSURG Nursing features a comprehensive discussion and description of today"s clinical issues in adult health/medical-surgical nursing.