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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... Figure 1.2 Some elements associated with the role of the nurse Care giver Researcher Communicator Leader and manager Advocate Change agent Teacher/health. The. role. promoter. and. function. of. the. nurse. 3 2 The 6Cs Figure 2.1 The 6Cs of ...
... Figure 1.2 Some elements associated with the role of the nurse Care giver Researcher Communicator Leader and manager Advocate Change agent Teacher/health. The. role. promoter. and. function. of. the. nurse. 3 2 The 6Cs Figure 2.1 The 6Cs of ...
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... Figure 1.1 provides an overview of three definitions of nursing. The fact that there are so many definitions of nursing (not to mention what it is that nurses do) would suggest that the term is elusive and is difficult if not impossible ...
... Figure 1.1 provides an overview of three definitions of nursing. The fact that there are so many definitions of nursing (not to mention what it is that nurses do) would suggest that the term is elusive and is difficult if not impossible ...
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... (Figure 6.1) will produce better quality patient care and better team member well‐being. Team. values. While teams are groups, it must be remembered that they are also made up of individuals. As well as the particular characteristics that ...
... (Figure 6.1) will produce better quality patient care and better team member well‐being. Team. values. While teams are groups, it must be remembered that they are also made up of individuals. As well as the particular characteristics that ...
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... Figure 7.2 Abdominal palpation Table 7.2 The SMART approach to goal setting. Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Relevant. Time-limited. Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance, First Edition. Ian Peate. © John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2016 ...
... Figure 7.2 Abdominal palpation Table 7.2 The SMART approach to goal setting. Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Relevant. Time-limited. Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance, First Edition. Ian Peate. © John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. Published 2016 ...
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... (Figure 7.1). It provides a systematic approach to planning and delivering nursing care. The nurse uses a problem‐solving cycle, taking into account the unique individual needs of the patient, working in partnership with the patient and ...
... (Figure 7.1). It provides a systematic approach to planning and delivering nursing care. The nurse uses a problem‐solving cycle, taking into account the unique individual needs of the patient, working in partnership with the patient and ...
Contents
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Nutrition | 22 |
Medical nursing | 31 |
Respiratory system | 38 |
Haematology | 44 |
Cardiovascular system | 50 |
Perioperative care | 106 |
Postoperative care | 108 |
Respiratory system 52 Thoracotomy | 110 |
Chest drain | 112 |
Stem cell transplantation | 114 |
Splenectomy | 116 |
Cardiovascular system 56 Coronary artery bypass graft | 118 |
Cardiac valve surgery | 120 |
Meningitis | 56 |
Subarachnoid haemorrhage | 58 |
Epilepsy | 60 |
Gastrointestinal system 29 Gastrooesophageal reflux disease | 62 |
Diverticular disease | 64 |
Constipation | 66 |
Musculoskeletal system 32 Osteoporosis | 68 |
Gout | 70 |
Rheumatoid arthritis | 72 |
Endocrine system 35 Diabetes mellitus | 74 |
Thyrotoxicosis | 76 |
Reproductive system 37 Erectile dysfunction | 78 |
Chlamydia | 80 |
Dysmenorrhoea | 82 |
The skin 40 Eczema | 84 |
Psoriasis | 86 |
Skin cancer | 88 |
Lung cancer | 90 |
Part 1 | 91 |
Cervical cancer | 92 |
Prostate cancer | 94 |
The senses 46 Glaucoma | 96 |
Conjunctivitis | 98 |
Agerelated macular degeneration | 100 |
Surgical nursing | 103 |
Preoperative care | 104 |
Varicose veins | 122 |
Neurological system 59 Craniotomy | 124 |
Neurosurgical clipping | 126 |
Gastrointestinal system 61 Appendicectomy | 128 |
Rightsided hemicolectomy | 130 |
Bariatric surgery | 132 |
Musculoskeletal system 64 Arthroscopy | 134 |
Lower limb amputation | 136 |
Part 4 | 138 |
Endocrine system 67 Pituitary surgery | 140 |
Thyroidectomy | 142 |
Orchidectomy | 144 |
Reproductive system 70 Vasectomy | 146 |
Dilation and curettage | 148 |
Cone biopsy | 150 |
The skin 73 Burns | 152 |
Skin grafts | 154 |
Cosmetic and plastic surgery | 156 |
The eyes and ears 76 Cataract | 158 |
Mastoidectomy | 160 |
Appendices | 163 |
Glossary of terms | 165 |
Further reading | 167 |
Index | 168 |
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