Full Description
This book addresses the needs of the undergraduate nurse by presenting a series of classic case studies in nursing, in the adult and elderly population. Each case follows a standardised layout for ease of reference and includes photographs or clear line diagrams where appropriate, to illustrate key points. Each case is also accompanied by timed, structured questions with comprehensive referenced model answers to enhance the book's utility as a self-assessment tool.
Contents
Introduction; Contributors; Case 1. Abdominoperineal resection Vivienne Mathews; Case 2. Abuse: non-accidental injury Vivienne Mathews; Case 3. Acute dehydration Bernard Mark Garrett; Case 4. Alcohol abuse Vivienne Mathews; Case 5. Alzheimer's disease: validation therapy: reality orientation: communication Chris Buswell; Case 6. Assessment of elimination status Penelope Simpson; Case 7. Asthma: triggers and treatment Chris Pearce; Case 8. Newly diagnosed breast cancer Carmel Sheppard; Case 9. Cardiac arrest: ventricular fibrillation: relatives in the resuscitation room Debra Elliott; Case 10. Communal living: hearing loss: care of a hearing aid Vivienne Mathews; Case 11. Community discharge: health promotion Penelope Simpson; Case 12. Congestive cardiac failure Bernard Mark Garrett; Case 13. Dementia: advocacy Chris Buswell; Case 14. Dementia: person centered care: loneliness Chris Buswell; Case 15. Dementia: sleep Chris Buswell; Case 16. Diabetes Vivienne Mathews; Case 17. Domestic violence Vivienne Mathews; Case 18. Ethics: compliance Vivienne Mathews; Case 19. Facial disfigurement Barbara Marjoram; Case 20. Faecal incontinence Barbara Marjoram; Case 21. Glaucoma Vivienne Mathews; Case 22. Hearing loss: communication Barbara Marjoram; Case 23. Homosexuality: ageing process Chris Buswell; Case 24. Hypothyroidism Bernard Mark Garrett; Case 25. Incontinence Vivienne Mathews; Case 26. Infestation and pet resistance in a rest home for the elderly people Tinuade Okubadejo; Case 27. Laryngectomy: communication, multidisciplinary team, body image Barbara Marjoram; Case 28. Leg ulcers: larval therapy Vivienne Mathews; Case 29. Losing your home Vivienne Mathews.
