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Fast facts for stroke care nursing : an expert care guide / by Morrison, Kathy J.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Stroke care evolution : we've come a long way -- Basic cerebrovascular anatomy -- Stroke types -- Physiology of stroke -- Associated stroke disorders -- Stroke diagnostics -- Neurologic assessment & stroke severity scores -- Acute stroke interventions -- Interventions for secondary prevention -- Prehospital and emergency department -- In the stroke unit & the intensive care unit -- Patient and family as members of the team and transitions from acute care -- Rehabilitative care -- Secondary prevention -- Primary prevention -- Connecting data to clinical practice."The second edition of this practical, pocket-sized reference has been updated to include the groundbreaking changes to stroke care protocols. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States today and leading preventable cause of long-term disability. This resource fills in the gaps left in neuroscience content in nursing school and streamlines an often intimidating, but critically important, area of care." - Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Stroke; Rehabilitation Nursing.; Evidence-Based Nursing.;
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Trauma nursing : from resuscitation through rehabilitation / by McQuillan, Karen A.; Makic, Mary Beth Flynn.; Whalen, Eileen.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part I: General concepts in trauma nursing -- Evolution of the trauma cycle, / Mary Beachley -- Economic and administrative issues in trauma care / Eileen Whalen -- Performance improvement and patient safety in trauma care / Mary Kate FitzPatrick and Janet McMaster -- Ethics in trauma nursing / Joan M. Pryor-McCann -- Legal concerns in trauma nursing / Robert W. Heilig -- Injury prevention / Carolyn J. Fowler -- Prehospital care of the trauma patient / Will Chapleau -- Rural trauma / Daniel G. Judkins, John Bleicher, and Rifat Latifi -- Mass casualty incidents / Daniel G. Judkins and Frank G. Walter -- Nursing practice through the cycle of trauma / Kathryn Truter Von Rueden -- Rehabilitation of the trauma patient / Valerie Summerlin --Part II: Clinical management concepts -- Mechanism of injury / John A. Weigelt, Karen J. Brasel, and Jorie Klein -- Shock and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome / Kathryn Truter Von Rueden, Pamela J. Bolton, and Thomas C. Vary -- Initial management of traumatic shock / Sharon A. Boswell and Thomas M. Scalea -- Infection and infection control / Patricia B. Casper, Manjari Joshi, and Marilyn C. Algire -- Wound healing and soft tissue injuries / Mary Beth Flynn Makic and Karen A. McQuillan -- Metabolic and nutritional management of the trauma patient / Catherine J. Klein and Gena Stiver Stanek -- Analgesia, sedation, and neuromuscular blockade in the trauma patient / T. Catherine Bower and Jameson P. Reuter -- Psychosocial impact of trauma / Ruby J. Martinez --Part III: Single system injuries -- Traumatic brain injuries / Karen A. McQuillan and Paul A. Thurman -- Maxillofacial trauma / Suzanne Frey Sherwood and Karen A. McQuillan -- Ocular injuries / Martha A. Conlon -- Spinal cord injuries / Tammy A. Russo-McCourt -- Thoracic trauma / P. Milo Frawley -- Abdominal injuries / Kimmith M. Jones -- Genitourinary injuries and renal management / Kara A. Snyder and Victoria R. Veronese -- Musculoskeletal injuries / Collen R. Walsh --Part IV: Unique patient populations -- The pregnant trauma patient / Lynn Gerber Smith -- Pediatric trauma / Patricia A. Moloney-Harmon -- Trauma in the elderly / Ellen Plummer -- Trauma in the bariatric patient / Sheryl L. Szczensiak -- Burn injuries / Mary Beth Flynn Makic and Elizabeth A. Mann -- Substance abuse and trauma care / Christopher Welsh ... [et al.] -- The organ and tissue donor / Cheryl Edwards, Franki L. Chabalewski, and Stephanie Raine.
Subjects: Wounds and injuries; Emergencies; Wounds and Injuries; Lésions et blessures;
© c2009., Saunders/Elsevier,
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Nursing homes explained / by Franklin, Delia Marie,1959-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Corporations -- Middle management -- Gerontological nursing -- Direct care providers -- Physician role -- Interdisciplinary team -- Survey processes -- The customer -- Elder abuse -- Rehabilitation processes -- Death and dying -- Alzheimer's units -- Opportunities in the industry.
Subjects: Nursing homes; Nursing homes; Long-term care facilities; Long-term care facilities.; Nursing homes.; Nursing homes; Nursing Homes; Career Choice; Geriatric Nursing; Geriatrics; Long-Term Care;
© c2013., Algora Pub.,
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Manual of critical care nursing : nursing interventions and collaborative management / by Baird, Marianne Saunorus.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.General concepts in caring for the critically ill -- Managing the critical care environment -- Trauma -- Respiratory disorders -- Cardiac and vascular disorders -- Kidney injury -- Neurologic disorders -- Endocrinologic disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Hematologic/immunologic disorders -- Complex special situations.It's the ideal go-to reference for the clinical setting! Compact and easy to use, Manual of Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition presents essential information on approximately 80 disorders and conditions, as well as concepts relevant to caring for all critically ill patients and functioning in the critical care environment. Award-winning clinical nurse specialists Marianne Baird and Sue Bethel separate the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, and patient teaching and rehabilitation. A concise format presents the material in a way that reflects a practicing nurse's thought processes. - Publisher.
Subjects: Intensive care nursing.; Nursing diagnosis.; Critical Care.; Nursing Assessment.; Nursing Care.;
© ©2016., Elsevier Mosby,
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Gerontological nursing / by Eliopoulos, Charlotte.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit 1: The aging experience. The aging population -- Theories of aging -- Diversity -- Life transitions and story -- Common aging changes -- Unit 2: Foundations of gerontological nursing. The specialty of gerontological nursing -- Holistic assessment and care planning -- Legal aspects of gerontological nursing -- Ethical aspects of gerontological nursing -- Continuum of care in gerontological nursing -- Unit 3: Health promotion. Nutrition and hydration -- Sleep and rest -- Comfort and paint management -- Safety -- Spirituality -- Sexuality and intimacy -- Safe medication use -- Unit 4: Geriatric care . Respiration -- Circulation -- Digestion and bowel elimination -- Urinary elimination -- Reproductive system health -- Mobility -- Neurologic function -- Vision and hearing -- Endocrine function -- Skin health -- Cancer -- Mental health disorders -- Delirium and dementia -- Living in harmony with chronic conditions -- Unit 5: Settings and special issues in geriatric care -- Rehabilitative and restorative care -- Acute care -- Long term care -- Family caregiving -- End of life careFocusing on the content that students need to know for effective practice, this text offers engaging, evidence-based coverage of the aging process, factors contributing to healthy aging, and unique aspects of disease presentation and management in older adults. Updated to help students meet the challenges of this increasingly diverse population, the ninth edition retains its acclaimed holistic approach through insightful coverage of the psychosocial, legal, ethical, and spiritual elements of patient care.
Subjects: Geriatric nursing.; Geriatric Nursing.; Aging;
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Caring for older adults holistically / by Dahlkemper, Tamara R.,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Resource added for the Nursing-Associate Degree 105431, Practical Nursing 315431, and Nursing Assistant 305431 programs.
Subjects: Geriatric nursing.; Holistic nursing.; Geriatric Nursing; Holistic Nursing; Geriatric Assessment; Aging;
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Manual of critical care nursing : interprofessional collaborative management / by Baird, Marianne Saunorus,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.General concepts in caring for the critically ill -- Managing the critical care environment -- Trauma -- Respiratory disorders -- Cardiac and vascular disorders -- Kidney injury -- Neurological disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Hematologic/Immunologic disorders -- Complex special situations."Compact, yet comprehensive, Manual of Critical Care Nursing: Interprofessional Collaborative Management, 8th Edition is the go-to reference for helping you provide safe, high-quality nursing care in critical care settings. Written in an abbreviated outline format, it presents essential information on more than 75 disorders and conditions, as well as concepts relevant to caring for critically ill patients and functioning in the critical care environment. Award-winning clinical nurse specialist Marianne Baird separates the content first by body system and then by disorder, with each disorder including a brief description of pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic testing, collaborative management, nursing diagnoses, desired outcomes, nursing interventions, and patient teaching and rehabilitation." -- Amazon
Subjects: Intensive care nursing; Nursing diagnosis.; Critical care medicine.; Critical Care;
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Textbook of basic nursing / by Rosdahl, Caroline Bunker.; Kowalski, Mary T.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Part A. Foundations of nursing. -- Unit 1. The nature of nursing. -- 1. The origins of nursing. -- 2. Beginning your nursing career. -- 3. The Healthcare delivery system. -- 4. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing. -- Unit 2. Personal and environmental health. -- 5. Basic human needs. -- 6. Health and wellness. -- 7. Community health. -- 8. Transcultural healthcare. -- Unit 3. Development throughout the life cycle. -- 9. The family. -- 10. Infancy and childhood. -- 11. Adolescence. -- 12. Early and middle adulthood. -- 13. Older adulthood and aging. -- 14. The end of life: death, dying, grief, and loss. -- Unit 4. Structure and function. -- Unit 4. Structure and function. -- 15. Organization of the human body. -- 16. The integumentary system. -- 17. Fluid and electrolyte balance. -- 18. The musculoskeletal system. -- 19. The nervous system. -- 20. The endocrine system. -- 21. The sensory system. -- 22. The cardiovascular system. -- 23. The hematologic and lymphatic systems. -- 24. The immune system. -- 25. The respiratory system. -- 26. The digestive system. -- 27. The urinary system. -- 28. The male reproductive system. -- 29. The female reproductive system. -- Unit 5. Nutrition and diet therapy. -- 30. Basic nutrition. -- 31. Transcultural and social aspects of nutrition. -- 32. Diet therapy and special diets. -- Part B. Nursing care skills. -- Unit 6. The nursing process. -- 33. Introduction to the nursing process. -- 34. Nursing assessment. -- 35. Nursing diagnosis and planning. -- 36. Implementing and evaluating care. -- 37. Documenting and reporting. -- Unit 7. Safety in the healthcare facility. -- 38. The healthcare facility environment. -- 39. Emergency preparedness. -- 40. Introduction to microbiology. -- 41. Medical asepsis. -- 42. Infection control. -- 43. Emergency care and first aid. -- Unit 8. Client care. -- 44. Therapeutic communication skills. -- 45. Admission, transfer, and discharge. -- 46. Vital signs. -- 47. Data collection in client care. -- 48. Moving and positioning clients. -- 49. Beds and bed making. -- 50. Personal hygiene. -- 51. Elimination. -- 52. Specimen collection. -- 53. Bandages and binders. -- 54. Heat and cold applications. -- 55. Pain management. -- 56. Preoperative and postoperative care. -- 57. Surgical asepsis. -- 58. Special skin and wound care. -- 59. End-of-life care. -- Unit 9. Pharmacology and administration of medications. -- 60. Review of mathematics. -- 61. Introduction to pharmacology. -- 62. Classification of medications. -- 63. Administration of noninjectable medications. -- 64. Administration of injectable medications. -- Part C. Nursing throughout the life cycle. -- Unit 10. Maternal and newborn nursing. -- 65. Normal pregnancy. -- 66. Normal labor, delivery, and postpartum care. -- 67. Care of the normal newborn. -- 68. High-risk pregnancy and childbirth. -- 69. The high-risk newborn. -- 70. Sexuality, fertility, and sexually transmitted diseases. -- Unit 11. Pediatric nursing. -- 71. Fundamentals of pediatric nursing. -- 72. Care of the infant, toddler or preschooler. -- 73. Care of the school-age child or adolescent. -- 74. The child or adolescent with special needs. -- Unit 12. Adult care nursing. -- 75. Skin disorders. -- 76. Disorders in fluid and electrolyte balance. -- 77. Musculoskeletal disorders. -- 78. Nervous system disorders. -- 79. Endocrine disorders. -- 80. Sensory system disorders. -- 81. Cardiovascular disorders. -- 82. Blood and lymph disorders. -- 83. Cancer. -- 84. Allergic, immune, and autoimmune disorders. -- 85. HIV and AIDS. -- 86. Respiratory disorders. -- 87. Oxygen therapy and respiratory care. -- 88. Digestive disorders. -- 89. Urinary disorders. -- 90. Male reproductive disorders. -- 91. Female reproductive disorders. -- Unit 13. Gerontologic nursing. -- 92. Gerontology: the aging adult. -- 93. Cognitive impairment in the aging adult. -- Unit 14. Mental health nursing. -- 94. Psychiatric nursing. -- 95. Substance use disorders. -- Unit 15: Nursing in a variety of settings. -- 96. Extended care. -- 97. Rehabilitation nursing. -- 98. Home care nursing. -- 99. Ambulatory nursing. -- 100. Hospice nursing. -- Part D. Your Career. -- Unit 16. The transition to practicing nurse. -- 101. From student to graduate nurse. -- 102. Career opportunities and job-seeking skills. -- 103. Advancement and leadership in nursing."Fully updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice, this Eleventh Edition of Textbook of Basic Nursing covers Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Skills, Adult Health, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, and Geriatric Considerations." -- Back cover
Subjects: Nursing; Community health nursing.; Nursing care plans.; Nursing, Practical; Nursing Care; Community Health Nursing;
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Mosby's textbook for long-term care nursing assistants / by Kostelnick, Clare.; Sorrentino, Sheila A.Mosby's textbook for long-term care nursing assistants.6th edition.;
The Nursing Assistant Working in Long-Term Care -- Resident rights, ethics and law -- Work ethics -- Communicating with the health team -- Assisting with the nursing process -- Understanding the resident -- Body structure and function -- The older person -- Sexuality -- Safety -- Preventing falls -- Restraint alternatives and the safe restraint use -- Preventing infection -- Body mechanics and safe resident handling, positioning, and transfers -- The resident's unit -- Bedmaking -- Hygiene -- Grooming -- Nutrition and fluids -- Nutritional support and IV therappy -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination -- Exercise and activity -- Comfort, rest, and sleep -- Oxygen needs and respiratory therapies -- Measuring vital signs -- Assisting with the physical examination -- Collecting and testing specimens -- Admissions, transfers, and discharges -- Wound care -- Pressure ulcers -- Hearing, speech, and vision problems -- Cancer, immune system, and skin disorders -- Nervous system and musculo-skeletal disorders -- Digestive and endocrine disorders -- Urinary and reproductive disorders -- Mental health disorders -- Confusion and dementia -- Developmental disabilities -- Rehabilitation and restoratvie nursing care -- Assisted living -- Basic emergency care -- Endo-of-life care.
Subjects: Nurses' aides; Long-term care of the sick;
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Palliative and end of life care in nursing / by Nicol, Jane,editor.; Nyatanga, Brian,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-169) and index.With the number of people requiring palliative and end of life care steadily increasing, it is the responsibility of every nurse, regardless of specialism, to know how to provide high-quality care to this group of people. Yet caring for those nearing the end of life can throw up complex issues, including handling bereavement, cultural and ethical issues, delivering care in a wide variety of settings, symptom management and also ensuring your own emotional resilience. This book is specifically designed to equip nursing students and non-specialists with the essential knowledge required in relation to the care and management of people nearing the end of life. -- Provided by publisher.The idea of living, dying, life and death / Brian Nyatanga -- Communication in palliative and end of life care / Jean Fisher -- Exploring loss, grief and bereavement / Jane Nicol -- Understanding cultural issues in palliative and end of life care / Brian Nyatanga -- Rehabilitation in palliative and end of life care / Jane Nicol -- Ethical issues in palliatie and end of life care / Sherri Ogston-Tuck -- Palliative and end of life care in a critical care setting / Hazel Luckhurst and Chris Clarke -- Legal aspects of palliative and end of life care / Helen Taylor.
Subjects: Palliative treatment.; Terminal care.; Nursing.; Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing.; Palliative Care.; Terminal Care.;
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