Full Description
This book helps adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognize and deal with the early signs of deterioration. The book takes a practical real-life approach to care, with each chapter focusing on patients with specific problems, then interweaving the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient.New to this edition:* two new chapters focusing on the renal system and endocrine system* updates to include the latest evidence and guidelines from NICE* refreshed activities and scenarios reflecting current nursing practice.
Contents
IntroductionAssessing, Recognising and Responding to Acute and Critical IllnessThe Breathless PatientThe Patient Who Needs Respiratory SupportThe Patient with Chest PainThe Patient with Acute Renal ProblemsThe Patient with Acute Endocrine DisordersThe Patient in PainThe Patient in ShockThe Patient with Sepsis and Distributive ShockThe Patient with Acute Confusion or DeliriumThe Patient with Altered ConsciousnessThe Patient with Physiological TraumaConclusion: Lessons Learned - An Action Plan for Practice
