Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates
Learning Matters Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-5297-9193-8 (ISBN)
Acutely ill adults present in a variety of settings and caring for them is a key part of the nursing associate role. This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to assess the acutely ill adult and manage their care. Each chapter follows a case study of a patient presenting with an acute illness, working step-by-step through their assessment and care whilst drawing on relevant pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based practice. Written in clear language specifically for the nursing associate, this is your perfect introduction to the world of acute care.
Key features
Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
Introduces a range of commonly encountered acute illnesses across different body systems
A unique case study approach uses real-world practice scenarios to make understanding the complex theory, pathophysiology and pharmacology much easier
Focuses specifically on the requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident professional practitioner
Cariona Flaherty RGN, Higher Dip, BSc (Hons), PGCHE, FHEA, is a senior lecturer in adult nursing and programme leader for Nursing Associates at Middlesex University. Cariona is a specialist trained critical care nurse, who has extensive senior clinical and critical care education experience. In addition to her academic role, Cariona is currently a doctoral student at Middlesex University undertaking research related to critical thinking in undergraduate nurse education. Marion Taylor SFHEA is an Associate Professor and Director of Programmes at Middlesex University. Marion is a RGN and has a wealth of senior academic experience in leading the development and delivery of nursing and nursing associate programmes. Marion has interest and expertise in supporting students who are also employees, and working in close partnership with employers to ensure students realise their potential.
Chapter 1: Developing your practice as a newly qualified nursing associate
Chapter 2: Assessment and Resuscitation of the acutely ill adult patient
Chapter 3: The acutely ill respiratory patient – Asthma
Chapter 4: The acutely ill cardiac patient – ST Elevation Myocardial Infract (STEMI)
Chapter 5: The acutely ill neurological patient – Ischemic Stroke
Chapter 6: The acutely ill endocrine patient – Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Chapter 7: The acutely ill gastro-intestinal patient – Upper GI Bleed
Chapter 8: The acutely ill renal patient – Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Chapter 9: The acutely ill trauma patient – Road Traffic Accident (RTA)
Chapter 10: The acutely ill post-operative patient – Post-operative complication
Chapter 11: The acutely ill sepsis patient – Sepsis
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.01.2023 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Understanding Nursing Associate Practice |
| Verlagsort | Exeter |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 171 x 246 mm |
| Gewicht | 350 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Pharmakologie / Pharmakotherapie |
| Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-5297-9193-6 / 1529791936 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-5297-9193-8 / 9781529791938 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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