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Record Nr.

UNINA9910150222703321

Autore

Peate Ian

Titolo

LeMone & Burke's adult nursing : acute and ongoing care / / Ian Peate [and five others]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Harlow, England : , : Pearson, , 2012

ISBN

1-283-59138-3

0-273-72024-4

9786613903839

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (721 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Always learning

Altri autori (Persone)

PeateIan

Disciplina

610.73

Soggetti

Nursing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Adapted from: Medical-surgical nursing : critical thinking in client care / [edited by] Priscilla LeMone, Karen Burke. 4th edition c2008.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The role and function of the nurse in health and illness -- Caring for people with cancer -- Caring for people with altered fluid, electrolyte, acid -base balance and shock -- Caring for people with immune problems -- Caring for people with altered skin function -- Caring for people with endocrine disorders -- Caring for people with gastrointestinal problems -- Caring for people with urinary elimination and kidney problems -- Caring for people with cardiovascular problems -- Caring for people with haematological problems -- Caring for people with respiratory problems -- Caring for people with musculoskeletal problems -- Caring for people with neurological problems -- Caring for people with eye and ear problems -- Caring for women with reproductive problems -- Caring for men with reproductive problems -- Caring for people with sexually transmitted infections.

Sommario/riassunto

LeMone & Burke’s Adult Nursing: Acute and Ongoing Care is the ideal companion for nurses caring for adults in today’s changing healthcare system. With comprehensive coverage of contemporary nursing practice as well as a strong, evidence-based, theoretical underpinning tailored towards the new NMC competencies, this book provides a detailed and thorough resource for both the student nurse and nursing professional.The book includes coverage of care in both hospital and



community-based settings, with an emphasis on education of the patient and prevention of illness and disease.