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Learning Disability Nursing at a Glance is the perfectcompanion for study and revision from the publishers of themarket-leading at a Glance series. This visual, dynamic anduser-friendly resource addresses the key principles underpinningcontemporary learning disability nursing practice, relates them tokey clinical practice issues, and explores them in the context ofmaintaining health and well-being. Exploring the full spectrum of care, this textbook addresses theneeds of people with learning disabilities across the life span,from children through to adolescents and on to adults and olderpeople. Aimed at nursing, health and social care students, as wellas registered nurses, this is an invaluable resource for all thoselooking to consolidate and expand their knowledge, in order toprovide safe, effective and compassionate care to people withlearning disabilities. * The perfect revision and consolidation textbook * Highly visual colour presentation, with full colourillustrations throughout * Includes expert contributions from learning disability academicstaff as well as clinicians * Embraces both primary and secondary care perspectives * Supported by a companion website featuring case studies tofurther test your knowledge * Available in a range of digital formats- perfect for 'onthe go' study and revision

Everything you need to know about AdultNursing...at a Glance! Adult Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion forstudy and revision for Adult Nursing students from the publishersof the market-leading at a Glance series. This title blends up-to-date evidence and essential knowledgefrom expert experience of nursing practice, research and teaching,in an easy-to-follow guide for student and newly qualified nurses.Adult Nursing at a Glance covers the essential components ofexcellent nursing, highlighting the skills that all students needto develop from the outset of their studies, and encompassingorganisational and leadership skills. With an emphasis on patientcare and dignity, this title is the perfect guide to healthcaredelivery, management and professional development. Follows a simple structure based around systems of thebody for quick access to information, with the most commondisorders of these systems Is accompanied by a comprehensive companion website withself-testing features Ward and Primary Care covered throughout the text Contains all the information you need to provide thebest patient care, including care planning, symptom control,communication and health promotion.

Providing an easy-to-use reference, Critical Care Nursing outlines best practice for the assessment, monitoring and treatment of critically ill adult patients. Each chapter includes research and evidence-based strategies for treating commonly-seen conditions. Initial chapters introduce ICU set-up and operation, the rapid response team, vitals measurement and shock management strategies. Subsequent chapters, structured by organ system, focus on care relating to specific organ function and dysfunction, including the respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, renal and gastrointestinal systems. Key information on monitoring for overdoses, special considerations in traumatic injury and end-of-life concerns is also included. Critical Care Nursing is a comprehensive and informative resource for experienced staff nurses and advanced practice nurses working with critically ill patients on ICUs, PCUs, transitional care units and within emergency care departments.

Ensure you are up to date on all the common and urgent issues in the critical care unit with Priorities in Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition! With its succinct coverage of all core critical care nursing topics, this evidence-based text is the perfect resource for both practicing nurses and nursing students alike. Using the latest, most authoritative research, this book will help you identify priorities to accurately and effectively manage patient care. Content spans the areas of medication, patient safety, patient education, nursing diagnosis, and collaborative management and much more to equip you for success in all aspects of critical care nursing. This new edition also features new case studies, new QSEN-focused call-out boxes throughout the text, a complete digital glossary, and revised chapter summaries.

Confidently and safely prescribe 1,200 of the most clinically important medications with this handy, carry-anywhere guide Includes branded, generic, and over-the-counter medications Organized alphabetically by generic drug name Provides the details you need on: Mechanisms of action Common usage and dosage Side effects Drug interactions Nursing implications New drugs Patient education More than 110 new drugs and herbs

When caring for the well or ill child, recognising andresponding to their anatomical and physiological differences isessential. Fundamentals of Children's Anatomy andPhysiology provides child nursing students and registerednurses with a succinct but complete overview of the structure andfunction of the child's body, plus clinical applicationsthroughout to demonstrate how the concepts relate to real-lifenursing. Each chapter lists learning outcomes and includes clinical considerations, body maps, a range ofhigh-quality illustrations and test-your-knowledge questions. The book is also accompanied by a companion website with furtherself-assessment and quizzes.

Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants clearly and comprehensively addresses current responsibilities of the nursing assistant working in a long-term care setting. Written at a 7th grade reading level, in an appealing visual format, this text addresses the needs of learners of all levels. More than 100 procedures provide clear instructions for completing skills in manageable segments for easier learning. The newly updated companion CD contains over 25 animated procedures with exercises and an audio glossary to assist the multi-modal learner.

Tradizionalmente l'educazione alla salute si rivolge a una popolazione sana, individuando interventi rivolti al benessere e a prevenire eventuali malattie. Diversamente, l'educazione terapeutica si rivolge a persone con problemi di salute e/o in situazione di malattia. L'attuale scenario sanitario vede un progressivo aumento delle malattie croniche, quindi appare realistico sostenere che la qualità della salute e della vita passa necessariamente attraverso la capacità di affrontare, adattarsi e gestire i problemi. L'apprendimento della metodologia del processo educativo, riferito all'utenza sana o malata, trova uno spazio specifico nella formazione di base dei professionisti sanitari. Il presente volume, pensato proprio a questo scopo, si rivolge principalmente agli studenti dei corsi di laurea delle professioni sanitarie.

Il tema dell'intensità delle cure e della complessità assistenziale è piuttosto recente, sia nel dibattito scientifico che manageriale e professionale e come tale presenta diverse possibilità interpretativi e differenti "mondi di senso". In questo libro si tenta di dare voce a tutte queste possibilità, tenendo conto delle diverse "visioni". Il punto di partenza, come evidenzia il titolo, è quello organizzativo, degli ospedali che cambiano, da una logica "tradizionale", verticale, per specialità; a una innovativa, orizzontale, per bisogni diversificati. Si è voluto evidenziare come il cambiamento sia prima filosofico-culturale e poi come coinvolga organizzazioni e professionisti. Addentrandosi nei modi per leggere il fenomeno, si incontrano diverse terminologie, definizioni e significati. In ragione di questa complessità interpretativa, si è scelto di denominare il percorso di cambiamento come: innovazione per "intensità di cura e complessità assistenziale" per valorizzare e dare spazio ai differenti punti di vista. Questo libro nasce dall'idea e dalla volontà di mettere su carta situazioni concrete ed esperienze sulla transizione da modelli di organizzazione ospedaliera tradizionale a quelli per intensità di cura e complessità assistenziale, aggiungendo elementi teorici utili alla comprensione del fenomeno nella sua complessità.

Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest guidelines and innovation, Emergency Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!, Second Edition, offers essential information on emergency, trauma, and critical care. Presented in the easy-to-learn and enjoyable Incredibly Easy! format, it covers emergency care basics, including patient assessment and triage, trauma, disease crises, and patient and family communication. It also addresses legal issues such as handling evidence and documentation, and holistic issues such as pain and end-of-life care. Chapters detail emergency nursing by body system and cover shock, multi-system traumas, environmental emergencies, disaster preparedness, communicable diseases, and obstetric and pediatric emergencies. The presentation features light-hearted cartoons and humor, "Memory Joggers" and other icons, and end-of-chapter review questions.

Covering both disorders and wellness, Gerontologic Nursing provides the essential information you need to provide the best nursing care to older adults. A body-system organization makes information easy to find, and discussions include health promotion, psychologic and sociocultural issues, and the common medical-surgical problems associated with aging adults. Written by expert educator and clinician Sue Meiner, EdD, RN, CS, GNP, this book also emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care.