Module 04: Care and Monitoring of Inpatients

Summary/What you will learn Why a VSA should be familiar with the techniques used to monitor inpatients The assessment process for newly admitted patients How veterinary staff ensure that inpatients are given the opportunity to have their usual day to day needs met The most commonly monitored measures of health, such as temperature and blood pressure The rationale and use of nursing care plans 4.1 Introduction Why VSAs need to understand how and why inpatients are care...