This text, part of the Case Book series, will help students integrate their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care so they can apply it in professional practice.
Nursing the acutely ill adult
by Page, Karen, McKinney, Aidín
fromCase book series (Open University Press)
This title is tailored around a case study approach to teaching and learning which is becoming much more widespread in schools of nursing. It comprises of a number of case studies which focus on the care of the acutely ill adult.
"The complexity of caring for patients who become acutely ill or have deteriorated can be a daunting challenge for nurses. Part of a case book series, this accessible book contains 17 in-depth case studies relating to care of the acutely ill adult. The cases combine pathophysiol…
This comprehensive and clinically-focused textbook is designed for student and qualified nurses concerned with caring effectively for deteriorating and acutely ill adults outside of specialist intensive care units.
Unit One: FOUNDATIONS IN CRITICAL CARE NURSING 1. Caring for the Critically Ill Patient 2. Ethical and Legal Issues 3. Patient and Family Education Unit Two: COMMON PROBLEMS IN CRITICAL CARE 4. Psychosocial Alterations 5. Sleep Alterations 6. Nutritional Alterations 7. Gerontolo…