Ophthalmic Nursing - Softcover

Stollery, Rosalind

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632039965 ISBN 13: 9780632039968

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1996

The 2nd edition of Ophthalmic Nursing incorporates recent changes and developments within opthalmic nursing practice. Now that there seems to be less time in which to assess patients pre–operatively, it is even more important to have and use the succinct assessment skills illustrated in this thoroughly revised text. Reflecting progress not only within the ophthalmic setting but also in the context of nursing practice, this book provides the nurse with a sound knowledge base from which to practice high–quality care. Trauma is highlighted in a new key chapter, and nursing procedures are expanded to include contemporary skills needed for professional practice. This book will be an essential reference for research, reflective practice and standard–setting for students, graduates and practising nurses.

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"′Ophthalmic Nursing′ is a good portable size which would fit easily into handbags or briefcases. We recommend that every nurse working in ophthalmics should have one!" Ophthalmic Nursing

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There has been a marked change in emphasis from inpatient care to day care and outpatient care in ophthalmology. With reduced time in which to assess patients pre–operatively, it is essential to make use of succinct assessment skills. The second edition of Ophthalmic Nursing has been extensively revised to reflect the developing role of the nurse in ophthalmic care. The book begins by describing the ophthalmic patient, ophthalmic conditions and varying visual impairments, and considers the nurse′s responsibilities to those patients in the ward, day care, casualty and outpatient areas. The structures of the eye are represented in detail along with the related eye conditions, patient needs and nursing action. Chapters on removal of the eye, ocular manifestations of systemic disease and ophthalmic drugs are included, and information is provided on correction of refractive errors and the use and care of contact lens. Trauma is highlighted as a new key chapter, and nursing procedures have been expanded to include contemporary skills needed for professional practice, with the rationale for appropriate action. Fully illustrated and referenced, this book takes into account the many developments in ophthalmic nursing since the first edition, including advances in microsurgery and investigations as well as new drug regimes. The main focus of the book is on understanding the patient s needs and providing appropriate nursing action, offering practical guidance so that nurses can plan effective patient care. Two essential new features of the second edition are the patient information leaflets and advice sheets that are included throughout the book. Emphasis is made on the importance of giving information to patients to enhance patient care and the sample leaflets support this approach. Key features are: adopts a patient–centered approach highlights the importance of giving patients information includes examples of patient information/advice sheets nursing procedures are described with rationale for action an essential text for ophthalmic nursing courses a valuable guide for all those involved in ophthalmic nursing care

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