Nurse's 3-Minute Clinical Reference


Book Description

The Nurse's 3-Minute Clinical Reference is organized into four sections—Disorders, Treatments, Procedures, and Diagnostic Studies—with entries within each section organized alphabetically. Each Disorders and Procedures entry is six columns on a two-page spread; each Diagnostic Studies and Treatments entry is three columns on one page. Information is provided in brief bulleted points. Part I covers more than 300 acute and chronic health problems including the newest conditions such as metabolic syndrome. Part II covers more than 50 treatments; Part III, more than 75 procedures; and Part IV, more than 130 diagnostic tests. Entries in each section follow a consistent format.




Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing


Book Description

Fully-revised for Australian and New Zealand medical-surgical nursing students, the second edition of Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing is a user-friendly, quick-find guide. Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition has been fully revised and updated to address situations Australian and New Zealand medical-surgical nursing students will most frequently face during their clinical placement. Common diseases and disorders are presented in a practical format – from cause, signs and symptoms through to diagnosis, treatment, complications and nursing considerations. The first local edition of the Clinical Companion was regarded as an indispensable quick-reference guide, and this new release will prove even more valuable; providing practical suggestions and helpful tips to assist with nursing care and learning outcomes, along with the useful new content. Each of the book’s 14 chapters has been fully revised to include the most relevant and up-to-date information. Appendices have also been enhanced, with new features including updated Life Support flow charts aligning with the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines. Comprehensive yet succinct, the book’s convenient format makes it easy for nurses to carry; eliminating the need to lug around a hefty hardback on clinical placement. Clinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing is an essential reference for student nurses, and continues the ongoing success of the US editions. The book is also a must-have guide for graduates, as well as registered nurses re-entering acute care practice after a period of absence. The ultimate learning package – available October 2011 Clinical Companion Medical Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition is the ideal resource to accompany Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition by Brown & Edwards, and the exciting new Lewis Medical Surgical Simulation Learning System ANZ adaptation – both of which will be available in October 2011. Bullet point layout. Icons highlighting ‘Hints’ throughout. Clear, useful and consistent headings. Systems based approach to: * Common diseases * definition, causes, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, tests and treatment, management, complications * Assessment * Common tests * Pharmacology (common drugs). 2 colour line drawings. All chapters fully revised and updated Appendix 1- Life support flow charts updated to the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines New Appendix 4 - Handover chart Updated websites and references




Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing - eBook


Book Description

Perfect For: • Undergraduate bachelor of Nursing students • Diploma of Nursing students • Registered and enrolled nurses re-entering acute care practice after a period of absence Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition has been fully revised to provide accessible information to assist with nursing care, including the assessment and management of people experiencing chronic, acute and complex health issues. Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition can be used in conjunction with Brown & Edwards Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition as part of the medical-surgical suite of resources or as a stand- alone quick reference guide. All body system chapters features the following: • Overview • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of related conditions • Common diseases and disorders are presented by causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications and nursing considerations • Further actions are indicated in the event that medical or surgical interventions, tests or pharmacology are required. • New chapter on mental health considerations • New hint boxes on the assessment and management of the deteriorating patient included throughout • Revised and updated nutrition section • Revised and updated renal chapter, in particular diabetes and obesity • Revised and updated wound care section • Chapter 2: includes ISBAR in the documentation process • Appendix 1 Life support charts included in the front and back of the book as a ready reference.




Straight A's in Medical-surgical Nursing


Book Description

Written in a unique, two-column format, this review book can be used either for in-depth study or a quick review. The companion CD-ROM contains hundreds of NCLEX-style questions, along with rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Appendices include a glossary.




Medical-surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy


Book Description

Written in the award-winning Incredibly Easy style, this handy reference contains the latest information on 300 medical-surgical disorders, treatments, and nursing interventions. Disorders are presented alphabetically using an easy-to-understand, lighthearted approach.




AACN Advanced Critical Care Nursing - E-Book Version to be sold via e-commerce site


Book Description

From AACN experts comes a resource dedicated to helping you oversee or care for critical care patients in any practice setting. This comprehensive critical care nursing textbook addresses serious and potentially life-threatening patient conditions with a foundation rooted in the critical thinking process: the comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and application of knowledge. - Endorsed by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest specialty nursing organization in the United States, for the most authoritative coverage available. - Thorough discussions of each body system emphasize advanced concepts, presenting physiology in an application format that examines the clinical implications of physiological science. - Coverage of assessment focuses on interpreting abnormal findings and linking those findings to diagnosis and intervention. - Appropriate interventions are discussed from an interdisciplinary, evidence-based perspective. - Hundreds of new, full-color illustrations and design clarify important concepts and improve the book's usability. - Complex, unfolding case studies are presented in all disease chapters, accompanied by review questions with a comprehensive answer key. - Multidisciplinary Plans of Care provide at-a-glance information for common ICU conditions. - Nutrition boxes appear in each relevant chapter, offering guidelines for patient needs with specific illnesses. - Research-Based Practice Guidelines boxes and Promoting Evidence-Based Practice features appear throughout the text whenever applicable to present the latest research-supported nursing assessment and intervention practices. - Drug boxes include common classifications of critical care drugs for specific disorders, including drug, actions, dosage, and special considerations. - Applying the Technology features help you apply the latest technology to patient care. - NIC Interventions boxes list NIC intervention labels appropriate for the conditions discussed in a chapter.




Clinical Pocket Reference for NURSES


Book Description

Clinical Pocket Reference for Nurses Third Edition Updated, expanded version of this “essential resource” (Nursing Standard 2016). Nursing students, mentors, newly qualified nurses and practice educators will find that this resource enables and eases the move into real life practice. It provides: • Rapid access to key information in mobile optimized format • Promotes safe, confident nursing and an holistic approach • Universal reference tool • Comprehensive guide to assessment of adult patient 1: Assessment 2: Physiological monitoring 3: Biochemistry 4: Infection control 5: Nutrition 6: Drug administration 7: Intravenous therapy 8: Resuscitation 9: Terminology




Nurse's Five-minute Clinical Consult


Book Description

Covering more than 500 signs and symptoms in a format that is ideal for rapid reference, this consult is alphabetically organized. Each sign and symptom is presented on a two-page spread with consistent headings, including description, incidence, history, assessment guidelines, causes, associated findings, and emergency interventions.




Hurst Reviews Pathophysiology Review


Book Description

Ace your Pathophysiology course with the help of nursing review pioneer Marlene Hurst Use Marlene's “no cram, pass with what you already know” system to slash your study time in half Based on Marlene Hurst's popular nursing seminars that train over 30,000 students annually, this innovative review is loaded with the author's time-tested strategies - all designed to help you excel in your Pathophysiology course exams. Pathophysiology Review is unlike any other resource as it explains how to apply critical thinking and test-taking skills rather than how to re-learn course content. Marlene shows you how to “think on your feet” in order to succeed on your Pathophysiology exams. Features: A complete Pathophysiology course toolkit - from the world's most sought after speaker on nursing exam preparation Skill-building questions, answers, and explanations at the end of each chapter Concise, easy-to-remember strategies that cut study time in half Eye-catching full-color format Marlene Moments - Marlene's humorous anecdotes of common student mistakes that offer a light-hearted look at how new nurses learn to succeed What the NCLEX Lady Thinks - tips that reveal the rationale behind various NCLEX pathophysiology questions and how to adjust your strategy accordingly




Nurse's 5-minute Clinical Consult


Book Description

This resource covers more than 300 basic and advanced nursing procedures with equipment lists, essential steps, special considerations, patient teaching points, and documentation guidelines in a quick-scanning format. Procedures are organized alphabetically, and each is presented on a two-page spread with consistent headings, including description, contraindications, equipment list, preparation, key steps, special considerations, complications, patient teaching, and documentation.