Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care

Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care
ISBN-10
0323014569
ISBN-13
9780323014564
Category
Medical / Nursing / General
Pages
858
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
Mosby
Author
Ellen M. Barker

Description

This text provides nurses and healthcare providers caring for neurologic patients with the in-depth knowledge of neurophysiology, neuroassessment, and neuromanagement needed to ensure that care is delivered in accordance with best practices. Focusing on the importance of an interdidisciplinary health care team, each neurologic condition or disorder is discussed in a comprehensive, logical format. The text emphasizes the all-important role of the neuroscience nurse and the critical aspects of the core knowledge required to function effectively in multiple clinical settings. The second edition includes a new chapter on critical care management. For each disorder, content has been added or expanded to cover Geriatric Considerations, Case Management, Patient/Family Teaching, Rehabilitation, Nutritional Considerations and Psychosocial Aspects of care.

- Each disorder is discussed in a logical, streamlined format
- Discussions of each major disorder conclude with a Continuum of Care section
- Alerts and Tips are provided throughout to focus special attention on content that can help improve patient care
- For each disorder, a special section on Case Management is provided to assist in determining patient needs
- A totally revised chapter on the Neuroscience Patient with Pain and Headache focuses on acute and non-malignant chronic pain syndromes

- In-depth and comprehensive coverage provides a strong foundation for understanding the complexities of neuroscience nursing today
- A comprehensive review of diagnostic tools includes the most up-to-date technology and laboratory studies involved in neurologic diagnoses.
- An interdisciplinary team approach to patient management addresses the complex needs of the neuroscience patient
- Content for each major disorder offers a comprehensive approach to patient management
- A complete chapter is devoted to Adult Neurologic Assessment

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