Oxygenation

Oxygenation
Author: Lisa Kennedy Sheldon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2008
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763744751

"[This book] assists nurses and nursing students in the development of individualized nursing care plans that incorporate the facts surrounding the concept of oxygenation. Pullouts of key terms and facts reinforce the important aspects of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Topics covered throughout this text include anatomy, physiology, assessment and management of the respiratory system and cardiovascular system, common interventions to improve oxygenation, and the role of the hematological system in oxygen transport. Arising from real-life patients, the text features case studies as an opportunity for students and health professionals to incorporate the important facts and concepts when thinking about individual patients." -- Book Jacket.

Quick Look Nursing

Quick Look Nursing
Author: Kathleen Ouimet Perrin
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2008-07-08
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0763750263

This book presents ethical issues and case studies from the perspective of nurses. What should a nurse do when patients, family, and physicians have varying perspectives on what care should be provided? When and how should a nurse intervene to protect an elderly person from a hazardous living situation? This text will help readers prepare for the ethical dilemmas of health care and participate in the debate about how health care should be delivered in today's complex environment.

Quick Look Nursing

Quick Look Nursing
Author: Mary Baumberger-Henry
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2008-07-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763751332

The Quick Look Nursing Series helps students gain basic understanding of core concepts in an easy-to-read format. The concise presentation of information provides essential content and offers a practical alternative to lengthier texts without sacrificing critical information. The Second Edition of this text offers updated information on the terminology involving fluids and electrolytes as well as the need for acid/base balance in the body and study questions essential for the NCLEX!

Quick Look Nursing

Quick Look Nursing
Author: Margaret Laccetti
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2009
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 076374686X

The Quick Look Nursing Series helps students gain basic understanding of core concepts in an easy-to-read format. The concise presentation of information provides essential content and offers a practical alternative to lengthier texts without sacrificing critical information. The updated Second Edition describes how pain commonly manifests itself and gives pertinent information on how to assess for pain in different patient populations using learning features and study questions essential for the NCLEX!

Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology

Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology
Author: Bernadette Madara
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2007-09-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1449667783

Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology, Second Edition is designed to assist nursing students and practicing nurses with basic pathophysiology of common adult health problems likely to be encountered in either the inpatient or outpatient setting. Organized by a body system approach, each section begins with a brief review of anatomy and physiology and includes a listing of diagnostic measures pertinent to that system.

Fundamentals Davis Essential Nursing Content + Practice Questions

Fundamentals Davis Essential Nursing Content + Practice Questions
Author: Patricia M Nugent
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 963
Release: 2017-04-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803669577

Up-to-date with the NCLEX-RN® 2016 Test Plan. Too much information? Too little time? Here’s everything you need to succeed in your fundamentals of nursing course and prepare for course exams and the NCLEX®. Succinct content review in outline format focus on must-know information, while case studies and NCLEX-style questions develop your ability to apply your knowledge in simulated clinical situations. You’ll also find proven techniques and tips to help you study more effectively, learn how to approach different types of questions, and improve your critical-thinking skills.

Fundamentals of Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing
Author: Patricia M Nugent
Publisher: F.A. Davis
Total Pages: 913
Release: 2013-11-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0803641176

Here’s all of the crucial coverage you need to succeed in class and confidently prepare for the NCLEX-RN®. From nursing theory, legal and ethical issues, and leadership and management to psychological support, infection control and medication administration—easy-to-follow outlines in every chapter review exactly what you need to know.

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors

A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors
Author: Wendye DiSalvo
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2010-10-25
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0763772607

With today’s increasing number of cancer survivors, more clinical nurses are helping their patients through the survivorship process. A Nurse’s Guide to Caring for Cancer Survivors: Lung Cancer is an essential reference for clinical nurses to help identify key components of survivorship care. This diagnosis specific guide provides nurses with information to improve the quality of their patient’s life. Key topics include: Overview of the cancer diagnosis, common treatments and side effects, formats for compiling treatment summaries, patient care plans with an emphasis on healthy behaviors for preventing recurrence and secondary cancers, pharmacologic agents, strategies for coordination of care between healthcare providers and more.