Alexander's Nursing Practice
Churchill Livingstone (Verlag)
978-0-443-11022-1 (ISBN)
This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. It covers all the basics of nursing, including care of patients with common disorders, core nursing issues like medicines management and infection prevention and control, and how to nurse specific patient groups. The sixth edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest evidence, policies and registration requirements, and reflects the transformative changes currently occurring in healthcare policies, procedures and technologies.
With a host of features to enhance the learning and teaching experience, this book will make a significant contribution to preparing compassionate nurses who will deliver patient-centred, high quality and holistic care.
Designed to help the reader navigate the demands of the latest NMC educational requirements
Expert team of contributors led by renowned editor, Ian Peate OBE FRCN
Fully updated with the latest evidence and trends - incorporates the latest practice guidelines, research findings and clinical standards relevant to the nursing field
Addresses the role of nurses in primary care settings, general practice nursing responsibilities, chronic disease management, health screening and the delivery of integrated, patient-centred care within the UK primary care landscape
Richly illustrated throughout to reinforce key concepts, demonstrate clinical procedures and engage students in active learning
Includes a wide range of helpful learning features including case studies and critical thinking exercises - helps the reader to analyse complex situations, make evidence-based decisions and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members
Pedagogical features to help students navigate the textbook, organise their learning and review key concepts efficiently
Supplemented with online material including MCQs, image bank, critical thinking questions, extra online material (supplementary text), website figure references and extra online images
The latest NHS policies, guidelines and protocols; aligned to NMC standards for nursing practice, Code of Professional Conduct and regulatory requirements for nursing education in the UK
Discussion of key legislation impacting nursing practice in the UK, such as the Health and Social Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Data Protection Act and relevant provisions of the Human Rights Act, plus a special emphasis on the important issue of Duty of Candor
Consideration of clinical governance frameworks, quality assurance mechanisms and risk management strategies implemented within the NHS to ensure patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery
Emphasises the importance of collaborative practice and interdisciplinary teamwork within the UK healthcare system
Integration of content related to patient safety initiatives and strategies endorsed by organisations such as the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) and the NHS Patient Safety Strategy
Expanded coverage of community and public health nursing roles, responsibilities and interventions
Explores mental health nursing practice within the UK context
Enhanced discussion around parity of health ensuring equity and fairness in the provision of healthcare services, regardless of individuals' socio-economic status, ethnicity, gender, age or other characteristics
2. Nursing Patients With Cardiovascular Disorders
3. Nursing Patients With Respiratory Disorders
4. Nursing Patients With Gastrointestinal, Liver and Biliary Disorders
5. Nursing Patients With Endocrine Disorders
6. Nursing Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
7. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
8. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Breast and Reproductive Systems
9. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive Systems
10. Nursing Patients With Urinary Disorders
11. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Nervous System
12. Nursing Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
13. Nursing Patients With Blood Disorders
14. Nursing Patients With Skin Disorders
15. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Eye and Sight Impairment
16. Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat
17. Pharmacology and Medicines Management
18. Infection Prevention and Control
19. The Deteriorating Patient, Recognising and Managing Shock
20. Pain Management
21. Maintaining Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
22. Nutrition and Health
23. Tissue Viability and Managing Chronic Wounds
24. Maintaining Continence
25. The Care of a Person Undergoing Surgery
26. Nursing the Patient Who Experiences Trauma
27. Nursing the Unconscious Patient
28. Nursing the Critically Ill Patient
29. Nursing the Patient With Burn Injury
30. Care and Rehabilitation of People With Long-Term Conditions
31. Nursing the Patient With Cancer
32. Nursing Patients Who Need Palliative Care
33. Nursing Care for Older People
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.08.2024 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 2080 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
| ISBN-10 | 0-443-11022-0 / 0443110220 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-443-11022-1 / 9780443110221 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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