Nursing the acutely ill adult : case book / edited by Karen Page and Aidín McKinney.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Page, Karen, editor.

McKinney, Aidin, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Catastrophic illness--Nursing.

Catastrophic illness.

Chronic diseases--Case studies--Nursing.

Chronic diseases.

Intensive care nursing.

Intensive care nursing--Case studies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (226 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, England : Open University Press, McGraw Hill Education, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The complexity of caring for patients who become acutely ill or have deteriorated can be a daunting challenge for nurses. Part of a case book series, this accessible book contains 17 in-depth case studies relating to care of the acutely ill adult. The cases combine pathophysiology, pharmacology and nursing care in realistic clinical settings, providing an engaging resource for nursing students taking acute care modules. This handy book: * Follows a step-by-step question and answer format *Facilitates the application of theory to practice through the use of clinical case studies *Considers the most common acute illness scenarios that are frequently encountered by practitioners * Integrates knowledge of pathological processes, applied pharmacology and related nursing implications to acute illness. Nursing the Acutely Ill Adult: Case Book offers a unique way of relating theory to practice, making it key reading for undergraduate nursing students. It will also be beneficial to students in areas such as intensive care as well as nurse educators looking for a way to bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice.

Contents:

Half title; Case Book Series; Title; Copyright; Praise for this book; Contents; List of figures; List of tables; Notes on contributors; List of abbreviations; Introduction; PART 1 - Cardiovascular System; CASE STUDY 1 - Acute coronary syndrome; CASE STUDY 2 - Acute heart failure; PART 2 - Respiratory System; CASE STUDY 3 - Acute exacerbation of asthma; CASE STUDY 4 - Acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CASE STUDY 5 - Pulmonary embolism; PART 3 - Renal System; CASE STUDY 6 - Acute kidney injury; PART 4 - Neurological System; CASE STUDY 7 - Head injury

CASE STUDY 8 - Acute stroke CASE STUDY 9 - Status epilepticus; PART 5 - Digestive System; CASE STUDY 10 - Acute abdomen; CASE STUDY 11 - Acute pancreatitis; PART 6 - Endocrine System; CASE STUDY 12 - Diabetic ketoacidosis; PART 7 - Musculoskeletal System; CASE STUDY 13 - Acute trauma - fracture; PART 8 - Multiple Interacting Systems; CASE STUDY 14 - Shock: hypovolaemic; CASE STUDY 15 - Shock: sepsis; CASE STUDY 16 - Shock: anaphylactic; CASE STUDY 17 - Burns; Index; Adverts

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9780335243105

033524310X

9781283594660

1283594668