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Description
Medical-Surgical nursing is the very foundation of the nursing degree, and focuses predominantly although not exclusively, on care in the clinical environment. The text addresses pathophysiological mechanisms of disease, and assessment and management of common and diverse conditions including respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, renal and urological problems, reproductive problems, nervous system and emergency care. There are many new contributors in the 2nd edition, representing a greater spread of academics and clinicians from across Australia and New Zealand. The text has been significantly revised to better reflect the ANZ context, with more up-to-date references and examples from evidence-based research and practice throughout. It includes a completely original chapter on ‘Rural and Remote Nursing', as well as an important new chapter on Obesity as it impacts disease.
Key Features
more contemporary content related to ANZ practices
increase in ANZ data, references to ANZ policies, ANZ examples, and ANZ research being cited
up-to-date web sites
case studies relevant to ANZ with more ‘higher order' questions
learning objectives, key terms with page references, case studies with critical thinking exercises, end- of-chapter review questions that correlate to the objectives at beginning of the chapter (with answers in back of text), references and resources
Boxed sections address: cultural and ethnic considerations; nursing research; complementary and alternative therapies; evidence-based practice; genetics in clinical practice; ethical dilemmas
- Tables address collaborative care; nutritional therapy; patient and family teaching guides; gerontological differences in assessment/effects of ageing; emergency management; nursing care plans; common assessment abnormalities; drug therapy tables
Evolve website thoroughly revised to be more comprehensive, activities-based and accessible (in place of CD Rom)
