Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing

The central title of the Oxford Handbooks in Nursing series, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing is written for nurses, by nurses. It gives concise, practical and expert advice on all aspects of the nurse's role. Written for both practising and student nurses, it is a comprehensive and reliable guide to the care of adults with chronic and acute illness. The handbook covers care from the initial assessment to discharge and continuing care, giving a complete picture of a patient's progress. It also gives up-to-date advice on the role of the nurse working in a multidisciplinary team and as manager, team leader and co-ordinator of care. To help you achieve the best possible results for your patients, the authors offer a wealth of recommendations, guidance and information from their years of experience. Whatever situation you are in, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will give you the information you need. Starting with the fundamentals of good patient care, it covers the vast majority of clinical scenarios you will encounter. It also offers advice on performing relevant tests and procedures, investigations with normal ranges, common drugs, emergency situations, rare cases and how to manage unexpected events. So you can find the information you need without delay, the book is clearly laid out with one topic per page, and written in an easily readable note-based style. Blank pages for writing notes, observations and local protocols allow your handbook to be customised to meet your specific needs. All this is available at your fingertips, in a pocket-sized handbook with a hard-wearing plastic cover. Written by practising nurses and checked by subject experts, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion to both practising and student nurses. Whether you need a comprehensive introduction to adult nursing, general nursing care, or a reliable resource to dip into when the need arises, the Oxford Handbook of Adult Nursing will be an invaluable companion for years to come.

ISBN 0199231354   Volumes 1 ISBN13 9780199231355 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 634 Publisher Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Imprint Oxford University Press   Series title Oxford Handbooks in Nursing Format Paperback   Height (mm) 185 Publication date 27 Aug 2009   Width (mm) 103 DEWEY 610.73   Spine width (mm) 43 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate, Professional / Scholarly Pages 1280

Sect. 1		Principles and practice of nursing
1		Defining nursing		3
2		Models for delivering nursing care		13
3		Individualizing nursing care practice		27
4		Medicines management		73
5		Health promotion		85
Sect. 2		Diagnosing nursing problems and implementing nursing care
6		Nursing patients with respiratory problems		99
7		Nursing patients with cardiovascular problems		135
8		Nursing patients with nutritional and gastrointestinal problems		203
9		Nursing patients with liver and gall bladder problems		267
10		Nursing patients with endocrine problems		303
11		Nursing patients with renal and urological problems		327
12		Nursing patients with dermatology and skin problems		395
13		Nursing patients with neurological problems		435
14		Nursing patients with sensory system problems (eyes, ears, nose, and throat)		485
15		Nursing patients with rheumatologic problems and connective tissue disorders		549
16		Nursing patients with haematology problems		569
17		Nursing patients with orthopaedic and musculoskeletal trauma problems		601
18		Nursing patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)		637
19		Nursing patients with reproductive and gynaecological problems		651
20		Nursing patients with infectious diseases		695
Sect. 3		Nursing specific groups of people
21		Nursing patients with intimate and sensitive care needs		735
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It is an invaluable learning tool and will be of great benefit during my training. Student Nurse H. Moseley, University of Wolverhampton

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