Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates
eBook - ePub

Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates

  1. 192 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates

About this book

Acutely ill adults present in a variety of settings and caring for them is a key part of the nursing associate role. This book equips you with the skills and knowledge to assess the acutely ill adult and manage their care. Each chapter follows a case study of a patient presenting with an acute illness, working step-by-step through their assessment and care whilst drawing on relevant pathophysiology, pharmacology and evidence-based practice. Written in clear language specifically for the nursing associate, this is your perfect introduction to the world of acute care.

Key features

  • Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018)
  • Introduces a range of commonly encountered acute illnesses across different body systems
  • A unique case study approach uses real-world practice scenarios to make understanding the complex theory, pathophysiology and pharmacology much easier
  • Focuses specifically on the requirements of the nursing associate role, helping you to develop into a confident professional practitioner

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Yes, you can access Assessing and Managing the Acutely Ill Patient for Nursing Associates by Cariona Flaherty, Marion Taylor, Cariona Flaherty,Marion Taylor in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Nursing. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Edition
1
Subtopic
Nursing

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Publisher Note
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. About the editors
  9. About the contributors
  10. Introduction
  11. Chapter 1 Developing your practice as a newly registered nursing associate
  12. Chapter 2 Assessment and resuscitation of the acutely ill adult patient
  13. Chapter 3 The acutely ill respiratory patient: asthma
  14. Chapter 4 The acutely ill cardiac patient
  15. Chapter 5 The acutely ill neurological patient: ischemic stroke
  16. Chapter 6 The acutely ill endocrine patient: diabetic ketoacidosis
  17. Chapter 7 Upper gastrointestinal bleed
  18. Chapter 8 Acute kidney injury
  19. Chapter 9 The acutely ill trauma patient: road traffic accident (RTA)
  20. Chapter 10 The acutely ill post-operative patient: post-operative complication
  21. Chapter 11 The acutely ill sepsis patient
  22. References
  23. Index