Gastroenterology Nursing: A Core Curriculum - Hardcover

Society Of Gastroenterology Nurses And Associates

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815136935 ISBN 13: 9780815136934

Publisher: Mosby, 1998

Synopsis

This book is the official publication of the Society of Gastroenter-ology Nurses and Associates. This text encompasses all aspects of practice including professional issues and standards; anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the GI system; patient care using the nursing process; diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic, intravenous, and nutritional interventions; and gastro-enterologic therapies and complications. Chapters include a statement of purpose and learning objectives, case studies with related questions and suggested responses as well as terms and questions for review. The appendix includes an answer key for review questions and a complete list of the role delineations (Competencies) developed by The Certifying Board of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates in conjunction with Professional Examination Service (PES) and members-at-large of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates.

About this title

Synopsis:

The primary resource for practitioners in this specialty and also serves as a comprehensive guide for those preparing for the certification exam. It covers all aspects of gastroenterology practice, including professional issues and standards, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the GI system, the nursing process approach to patient care, diagnostic procedures, pharmacologic, intravenous, and nutritional interventions, gastroenterologic therapies and complications, and GI surgery intervention. Features: * Presents content in a functional format and appropriate level to accommodate all levels of professionals and associates working in the field of gastroentology. * Offers review terms and questions to reinforce key content. * Bridges theory and practice though discussion of the nursing process to prepare the reader for the chapters on the technical aspects of endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing. * Provides "Case Situations", followed by "Points to Think About" and "Suggested Responses" to assist the user in applying the learned material and evaluating their response with the author's view. * Official publication of SGNA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0815136935
• ISBN 13: 9780815136934
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 544