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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... effective is now a prerequirement of any healthcare provision. This is a user‐friendly, accessible aid for study and revision for preregistration nursing students. There are 77 chapters with 4 parts divided into medical and surgical ...
... effective is now a prerequirement of any healthcare provision. This is a user‐friendly, accessible aid for study and revision for preregistration nursing students. There are 77 chapters with 4 parts divided into medical and surgical ...
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... 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. Acknowledgements.
... 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. Acknowledgements.
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... 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. Defining. nursing. The International Council of Nursing ...
... 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. Defining. nursing. The International Council of Nursing ...
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... effective and treatment that is safe and based on research and evidence. Communication. Nurses are at the heart of the communication process, ensuring that care and support planning is in place based on the identified needs of the person ...
... effective and treatment that is safe and based on research and evidence. Communication. Nurses are at the heart of the communication process, ensuring that care and support planning is in place based on the identified needs of the person ...
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... 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 evidence • Keep your skills and knowledge up to date • Keep clear and accurate ...
... 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 evidence • Keep your skills and knowledge up to date • Keep clear and accurate ...
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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