In addition to covering critical care basics, holistic care, and family issues, this book is loaded with information on critical care disorders.
Each chapter includes:
• a review of anatomy and physiology
• key care concepts
• diseases and disorders—including causes, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic test findings, treatments, and nursing interventions.
Helpful logos make teaming easy and enjoyable:
• Advice from the experts—offers tips and tricks from the critical care professionals
• Handle with care—identifies special needs of elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients
• Take charge!—encourages vigilance by the nurse in potentially lethal situations
• Weighing the evidence—highlights research that guides practice.
• Full color illustrations and updated ACLS and code management throughout
• Coverage of moderate sedation, information on rapid response teams, and I quick reference comparing types of shock
• Bonus 1,000 NCLEX® questions and illustrated case studies with critical thinking questions and patient teaching tips