Watson"s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences E-book (ebook)

Argumento de Watson"s Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences E-book (ebook)

Previous editions of this popular textbook have provided nursing students with the comprehensive guide they need to a wide range of clinical nursing issues. This edition continues to provide this comprehensive support, but also reflects the changing context of nursing care in the 21st century. It reflects the growing importance of primary health and the community, the move towards evidence-based practice and the importance of the multi-disciplinary team. The text is designed to emphasise the importance of holistic, patient-focussed nursing. It addresses health assessment and introduces students to key aspects of the medical history and physical exam. Contemporary issues such as substance misuse are also examined.

Clearly written and well-organised to support study, the text also features case studies, critical incidents and care plans. The chapters include extensive 2-colour artwork and are supported by current references and suggestions for further reading. Electronic ancillary material is available at http://evolve.elsevier.com/Walsh/Watsons/

• Comprehensive, nursing focussed textbook
• Emphasis on holistic nursing care rather than bio-medical approach
• Includes material on all major client groups including children, older people, and mental health clients.
• Reflects hospital and community aspects of nursing care for major disorders
• Case studies and care plans included
• Well-designed in two colours and easy to use
• Each `disorder' chapter features key themes of psychological and social dimensions of care; involving family; discharge planning; requirements for care after discharge; nursing care within the context of the multi-disciplinary team; evidence-based practice

  Supplementary electronic ancillaries on Evolve: narrated Powerpoint presentations and related case studies.

  A new chapter on non-medical prescribing and principles of safe practice.

  An updated edition of the Watson's Clinical nursing pocket book prepared specifically for this edition0Section 1 The context of care

  *The nature of nursing
  *Therapeutic communication and nursing practice
  *Ageing and health
  *Death, grief and loss
  *Primary health care and working with patients with long-term conditions

  Section 2 Key clinical principles

  *Principles of pharmacology
  *Non-medical prescribing
  *The management of pain
  *Infection and disease
  *Clinical investigations

  Section 3 Specific patient groups

  *Caring for the patient with cancer
  *Caring for the patient with a cardiovascular disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a respiratory disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the gastrointestinal system
  *Caring for the patient with a liver, biliary tract or exocrine pancreas disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a nutritional disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the endocrine system
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the renal system
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the senses
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the male reproductive system
  *Caring for the patient with a female reproductive system disorder
  *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system
  *Caring for the patient with a skin disorder
  *Caring for the patient with substance misuse or self-harm

  Appendix 1: Resuscitation Guidelines

  Appendix 2: Evidence-Based Practice: The Top 20 Things You Most Need to Know

  Index