Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory students need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that students will encounter on their placements. Key features of the book are: · Introduces the core aspects of adult nursing · An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter · Over 30 case studies to help students understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community · Stop and think boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection · A companion website with sample questions for lecturers to use in seminars, multiple choice questions for student revision and free SAGE journal articles The book has been closely developed in line with the NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters and supports students across their entire degree programme as they develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.
Modified from Boyce JM, Pittet D: HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force and the CDC Healthcare Control Practices Advisory Committee draft guidelines for hand hygiene in healthcare settings. Infection Control and Hospital ...
Now with Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)-style case studies and questions, this guide helps you prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination.
Biologic attacks sometimes are overt (announced) and sometimes covert (unannounced). In the case of an overt attack, rapid assessment of its real scope is necessary, followed by an appropriate response. Covert attacks become obvious ...
Corresponding to the chapters in Cooper and Gosnell’s Foundations and Adult Health Nursing,8th Edition, this study guide helps you learn, understand, and apply the concepts of LPN/LVN nursing.
Corresponding to the chapters in Cooper and Gosnell's Foundations of Nursing, 7th Edition, this study guide helps you learn, understand, and apply the fundamentals of LPN/LVN nursing.
Foundations of Adult Health Nursing is written following the Nursing Process format. The clinical chapters have been revised to include Nursing Management sections for each disorder, emphasizing the nurse's role...
Reference Schell, K., et al. (2006). Clinical comparison of automatic noninvasive measurements of blood pressure in the forearm and upper arm with the client supine or with the head of the bed raised 45 degrees: a follow-up study, ...
Together with the textbook, the 'Study Guide for Foundations and Adult Health Nursing' will help you gain a solid understanding of the key principles, concepts and skills you need to succeed in your nursing education and career.
This single volume includes comprehensive, fundamental content in basic nursing, adult health nursing, and maternal and pediatric nursing.
Parenteral Regimen A uses cefotetan 2 g IV every 12 hours or cefoxitin 2 g IV every 6 hours plus doxycy- cline 100 mg orally or IV every 12 hours. Since doxycy- cline is painful when administered intravenously, it should be given orally ...