Medical-Surgical Nursing at a GlanceMedical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance is the perfect companion for study and revision for nursing and healthcare students from the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series. This easy-to-read, accessible guide brings together all the key principles of caring for patients with medical and surgical needs. Highly visual, each topic is covered in one two-page spread, making it easy to quickly read up on key information and grasp the essentials of the key aspects of caring for the adult patient.
Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance is ideal for nursing students looking for a clear and visual summary of care of the adult patient. |
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Despite these changes, caring, kindness and compassion remain central to the role of the medical or surgical nurse. The use of an evidence base to offer care that is safe and effective is now a prerequirement of any healthcare provision ...
Despite these changes, caring, kindness and compassion remain central to the role of the medical or surgical nurse. The use of an evidence base to offer care that is safe and effective is now a prerequirement of any healthcare provision ...
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Peate, I. and Glencross, W. (2015) Wound Care at a Glance. Peate, I., Wild, K. and Nair, M. (eds) (2014) Nursing Practice. Wicker, P. (2015) Perioperative Practice at a Glance. T o care safely and effectively for a person, the.
Peate, I. and Glencross, W. (2015) Wound Care at a Glance. Peate, I., Wild, K. and Nair, M. (eds) (2014) Nursing Practice. Wicker, P. (2015) Perioperative Practice at a Glance. T o care safely and effectively for a person, the.
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o care safely and effectively for a person, the nurse must understand what nursing is, the role of the nurse and the function of the nurse. Attempting to do this, however, brings with it challenges.
o care safely and effectively for a person, the nurse must understand what nursing is, the role of the nurse and the function of the nurse. Attempting to do this, however, brings with it challenges.
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This concept is key to effective caring relationships and successful team work. In order for 'no decision about me without me' to become a reality, listening is just as important as what we say and do. Communication is the key to a good ...
This concept is key to effective caring relationships and successful team work. In order for 'no decision about me without me' to become a reality, listening is just as important as what we say and do. Communication is the key to a good ...
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... and the wider community • Communicate information with colleagues • Work effectively as part of a team • Delegate effectively • Manage risk Provide a high standard of practice and care at all times • Utilise the best available ...
... and the wider community • Communicate information with colleagues • Work effectively as part of a team • Delegate effectively • Manage risk Provide a high standard of practice and care at all times • Utilise the best available ...
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Contents
Part 2 General care | 15 |
Part 3 Medical nursing | 31 |
Part 4 Surgical nursing | 103 |
Normal Values | 163 |
Glossary of Terms | 165 |
Further Reading | 167 |
Index | 168 |
EULA | 173 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance At a Glance (Nursing and Healthcare) |
| Author | Ian Peate |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons, 2015 |
| ISBN | 1118902777, 9781118902776 |
| Length | 184 pages |
| Subjects | › › Medical / Critical Care Medical / Nursing / General Medical / Nursing / Medical & Surgical |
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