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Assessing clients with haematological, peripheral vascular and lymphatic disorders

Angela White, Penelope S Paliadelis

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    Abstract

    As the heart ejects blood with each beat, a closed system of blood vessels transports oxygenated blood to all body organs and tissues, then returns deoxygenated blood to the heart for reoxygenation in the lungs. The blood components are the haematological system, and the branching network of vessels is the peripheral vascular system: the arteries, veins and capillaries. The lymphatic system is a special vascular system that helps maintain sufficient blood volume in the cardiovascular system by picking up excess tissue fluid and returning it to the bloodstream.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationMedical-Surgical Nursing: Critical thinking in client care
    EditorsPriscilla LeMone, Karen M Burke, Trudy Dwyer, Tracy Levett-Jones, Lorna Moxham, Kerry Reid-Searl, Kamaree Berry, Keryln Carville, Majella Hales, Nicole Knox, Yoni Luxford, Debra Raymond
    Place of PublicationFrenchs Forest, Australia
    PublisherPearson Australia
    Pages1084-1109
    Volume2
    Edition1
    ISBN (Print)9781442517080, 9781442534490
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Keywords

    • Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)

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