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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... example, a hospital ward, person's own home or general practice, the role and function of the nurse will change in response to the context in which care is being offered. However, there are still central components of the nurse's role ...
... example, a hospital ward, person's own home or general practice, the role and function of the nurse will change in response to the context in which care is being offered. However, there are still central components of the nurse's role ...
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... example, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is responsible for regulation of 17 health and care professional groups. Doctors are regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the General Dental Council (GDC) regulates ...
... example, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is responsible for regulation of 17 health and care professional groups. Doctors are regulated by the General Medical Council (GMC) and the General Dental Council (GDC) regulates ...
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... example of a Modified Early Warning System (there are various systems available) A score of 0, 1, 2, or 3 is allocated to a vital sign, as follows: Heart rate: Score of 0 (50 to 100 beats per minute), 1 (41 to 50 or 101 to 110), 2 (40 ...
... example of a Modified Early Warning System (there are various systems available) A score of 0, 1, 2, or 3 is allocated to a vital sign, as follows: Heart rate: Score of 0 (50 to 100 beats per minute), 1 (41 to 50 or 101 to 110), 2 (40 ...
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... example, the Waterlow score is a pressure ulcer risk assessment tool that can be used to alert staff to the need to implement certain actions to prevent a deterioration in the patient's condition. Other examples of risk assessment tools ...
... example, the Waterlow score is a pressure ulcer risk assessment tool that can be used to alert staff to the need to implement certain actions to prevent a deterioration in the patient's condition. Other examples of risk assessment tools ...
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... example, observe for colour, location of lesions, bruises or rash, symmetry, size of body parts and abnormal findings and odours Auscultation Usually undertaken after inspection. When auscultating, ensure the room in which the ...
... example, observe for colour, location of lesions, bruises or rash, symmetry, size of body parts and abnormal findings and odours Auscultation Usually undertaken after inspection. When auscultating, ensure the room in which the ...
Contents
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| 8 | |
| 15 | |
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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