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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... associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the ...
... associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. It is sold on the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the ...
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... associated pathophysiology. This book has been written to meet the needs of those working in the dynamic and ever‐changing medical and surgical setting. The key aim of the book is to orientate and guide readers through the important and ...
... associated pathophysiology. This book has been written to meet the needs of those working in the dynamic and ever‐changing medical and surgical setting. The key aim of the book is to orientate and guide readers through the important and ...
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... associated with the role of the nurse Care giver Communicator Advocate Teacher/health promoter Leader and manager Researcher Change agent. The. role. and. function. of. the. nurse. Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance, First Edition. Ian ...
... associated with the role of the nurse Care giver Communicator Advocate Teacher/health promoter Leader and manager Researcher Change agent. The. role. and. function. of. the. nurse. Medical-Surgical Nursing at a Glance, First Edition. Ian ...
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... associated with the role of the nurse. Care. giver. This aspect of the role has traditionally included those activities that assist the person from a physical and psychological perspective while preserving the person's dignity, providing ...
... associated with the role of the nurse. Care. giver. This aspect of the role has traditionally included those activities that assist the person from a physical and psychological perspective while preserving the person's dignity, providing ...
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... associated with accountability (Figure 3.1). Public accountability This occurs through the criminal courts as defined by criminal law. Where accountability is in question, the police are likely to investigate and a decision may be made ...
... associated with accountability (Figure 3.1). Public accountability This occurs through the criminal courts as defined by criminal law. Where accountability is in question, the police are likely to investigate and a decision may be made ...
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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