Using the ABCs of situational awareness for patient safety.

Nancy L. Cohen

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Using the ABCs of situational awareness for patient safety.

June 5, 2013

Cohen NL. Nursing (Brux). 2013;43(4):64-5.

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This commentary examines the role of situational awareness in nursing care and includes an assessment tool to help improve nurses' ability to observe and assess patients.

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