Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners
ISBN-10
0721685366
ISBN-13
9780721685366
Category
Medical / Nursing / General
Pages
943
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
W.B. Saunders
Authors
Charlene M. Myers, Thomas Wesson Barkley

Description

This book is a comprehensive, easy-access clinical reference for acute care nurse practitioners and other clinicians in acute care. It features guidelines for managing over 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care. Using an outline format, the coverage of each condition includes an overview with defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical exam findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies.

  • Comprehensive coverage--over 230 conditions covered
  • Consistent outline format--each chapter includes an overview with defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical exam findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies
  • In addition to conditions by body system, the book also includes coverage of nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, and trauma
  • Convenient pocket-size

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