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Record Nr.

UNINA9910787315203321

Autore

Gittings Karen K

Titolo

Medical-surgical nursing test success [[electronic resource] ] : an unfolding case study review / / Karen K. Gittings, Rhonda M. Brogdon, Frances H. Cornelius

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, N.Y., : Springer Pub. Co., c2013

ISBN

0-8261-9577-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (386 p.)

Collana

Nursing Test Success

Altri autori (Persone)

BrogdonRhonda M

CorneliusFrances H

Disciplina

610.73076

Soggetti

Nursing - Methodology

Nursing assessment - Methodology

Test-taking skills

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Nursing care of the patient with cardiovascular disease -- Nursing care of the patient with pulmonary disease -- Nursing care of the patient with renal disease -- Nursing care of the patient with gastrointestinal disease -- Nursing care of the patient with neurological disease -- Nursing care of the patient with endocrine disease -- Nursing care of the patient with immunological disease -- Nursing care of the patient with hematological disease -- Nursing care of the patient with musculoskeletal disease -- Nursing care of the patient with infectious diseases.

Sommario/riassunto

This is a unique case study reference for students in the medical surgical nursing core course and a review/workbook for students about to embark on the NCLEX-RN exam. Unlike other reviews, the book embeds required information into compelling, unfolding case studies-studies that evolve over time-in order to promote active learning and facilitate knowledge retention. These unfolding case studies are of particular value because they closely mimic real-life situations in nursing and provide situational mental models that assist students with problem-solving and critical thinking techniques. The u