Book, Critical Care in Nursing A Holistic Approach 11/19[LS]

The Nursing classic that makes a difference in the training of students and the updating of professionals. This book contains text based on the most recent research and maintains the focus on excellent care for critically ill patients and their families. This 11th edition offers educational content, high-quality photographs and illustrations, and a holistic approach to the complexities of providing care in critical situations. Patricia Gonce Morton and Dorrie K. Fontaine present the theory and principles of each theme in the context of clinical application in order to promote critical thinking and decision making, emphasizing the central position of the patient in the healthcare team's efforts. Key features of Critical Care Nursing - A Holistic Approach: • Updated boxes on genetics provide important information and summaries of selected genetic disorders • Updated case studies with critical thinking questions guide students from theoretical knowledge to clinical practice • Updated boxes evidence-based practice guidelines include excerpts from the most recent AACN alerts and relevant published research • “Considerations for the Elderly Patient” boxes highlight the special demands of this growing segment of our population • Patient Safety boxes guide safe practice and effective, and describe risk factors, signs and symptoms, side effects and complications • Health history tables present summaries of key points and relevant information that can be revealed during the anamnesis • Tables with interdependent care guidelines incorporate diagnoses nursing and emphasize results and interventions based on teamwork and cooperation • Online supplementary material, which includes bibliographical references and suggested reading; responses to challenges related to clinical applicability; and colorful insert with selected figures