Introduction to Critical Care Nursing - Hardcover

Hartshorn, Jeanette; Etc.; Lamborn, Marilyn; Noll, Mary Lou

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0721635261 ISBN 13: 9780721635262

Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1992

Synopsis

Using nursing process as an organizing framework with nursing diagnoses presented as appropriate within the discussions of each disease entity, this book provides a basic introduction to critical care for the upper level undergraduate or the practicing nurse who is new to the critical care setting.

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Review:

"Includes an excellent overview of the individual and family response to the critical care experience...The authors present complex topics in a concise, organized, and easy-to-understand manner. The findings of recent research are integrated when appropriate, helping the reader to see the relationship between research and practice." -- Critical Care Nurse

Reviews of the 1st Edition: "Bridges the gap between basic nursing education and/or general nursing practice and critical care knowledge...An excellent text for the novice in critical care...Highly recommended." -- Nursing & Health Care

Synopsis:

This introductory text is designed to be of interest to both undergraduate nursing students and nurses new to critical care. It provides information common to all critical care nursing - information that has been identified through the author's research. The book is organized into three sections: fundamental concepts, tools for the critical care nurse and nursing care during critical illness. The book also covers code management and new technology, and includes an overview of care for the burned patient and nursing care plans.

About this edition

• Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0721635261
• ISBN 13: 9780721635262
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 535