Medical-surgical nursing for Australian students: a systems approach. (1st Edition) (2022)
The Australian health care system is arguably one of the best in the world. This text explores health care through the context of that system, examines subjects unique to it, and provides a broader array of principles useful to nursing students.
Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing. (2014)
Highly illustrated and with an easy-to-follow systems-based structure, it provides a thorough foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. KEY FEATURES: Extensive coverage of principles of nursing assessment, medication administration, infection prevention and control, and nutritional care Key need-to-know-information and definitions for the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of a range of illnesses and conditions Detailed overviews of nursing care, including patient education, treatment, and complications.
Skills in clinical nursing. (2nd edition) (2021)
The new edition of Skills in Clinical Nursing continues to provide a primary Australian resource to prepare undergraduate nursing students to become competent nurses. The text helps students learn to link theory to practice, underpinning industry requirements and preparing them for clinical placement and employment. The new edition is relevant, with the latest research and applicable to the Australian context. New to this edition: Inclusion of a wound dressing section - when to use or change the dressing type.
Respiratory Care Made Incredibly Easy. (2nd edition) (2019)
Anatomy and physiology / Shelba Durston -- Assessment / Shelba Durston -- Diagnostic procedures / Loisann Stapleton -- Treatment / Loisann Stapleton -- Infection and inflammation / Arlene Coughlin -- Obstructive disorders / Arlene Coughlin -- Restrictive disorders / Henry Geiter, Jr. -- Vascular lung disorders / Denise Sirois -- Traumatic injuries / Robin Walsh -- Neoplastic disorders / Henry Geiter, Jr. -- Respiratory emergencies / Robin Walsh.
Perioperative Nursing: an introduction. (3rd edition) (2022)
Perioperative Nursing, An Introduction 3rd edition provides a solid foundation for both undergraduate and post-graduate students, and novice perioperative nurses embarking on their career. Presented in two sections: Professional Practice and Clinical Practice, the text provides an overview of the key concepts, challenges and scope of practice across a range of perioperative environments including: anaesthetics, intraoperative and postanaesthetic recovery care, day surgery and evolving perioperative practices outside of hospital settings.
Patient and Person: interpersonal skills in nursing. (7th edition) (2021)
"Patient & Person' provides a practical guide to establishing and building relationships in nursing practice. It addresses the theoretical, practical and personal dimensions of relating to patients and provides guidelines for determining when and how to act."
Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems. (5th edition) (2019)
With a clear framework of person-centred care, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice underpinning the assessment and management of adults with complex, acute and chronic healthcare issues, this book provides nursing students with the foundations for developing expert clinical practice.
Essential Orthopaedics. (2nd edition) (2020)
The vast majority of orthopaedic care takes place not in the orthopaedic surgeon's office or operating room but in various primary care settings. Essential Orthopaedics, 2nd Edition, provides concise, practical guidance from noted authority Dr. Mark D. Miller, along with a stellar editorial team and numerous contributors from both orthopaedics and primary care. Using a templated, bulleted format, it delivers the information you need on diagnosis, management, and appropriate referrals for adult and pediatric patients. It's the perfect, everyday orthopaedic reference for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and athletic trainers in the clinic or training room. Offers expert insight to help you confidently diagnose and treat sprains, fractures, arthritis and bursitis pain, and other musculoskeletal problems, or refer them when appropriate. Covers topics of high importance in orthopaedic care: anatomy and terminology, radiologic evaluation of orthopaedic conditions, principles of fracture management, and special considerations for the obese, the elderly, athletes, those with comorbidities, and other patient populations. Features 40 videos covering injections, physical examinations, common procedures, and more. Includes 12 new chapters with current information on physical exam of the hip and pelvis, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), athletic pubalgia, state-of-the-art surgical techniques, and new imaging information, particularly in the area of musculoskeletal ultrasound. Provides new ICD-10 codes for common orthopaedic conditions. Features diagnostic algorithms, specific steps for treatment, and full-color illustrations throughout. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: concepts and practice. (3rd edition) (2017)
Unit I: Medical-surgical nursing settings -- Unit II: Medical-surgical patient care problems -- Unit III: Immune system -- Unit IV: Respiratory system -- Unit V: Hematologic system -- Unit VI: Cardiovascular system -- Unit VII: Neurologic system -- Unit VIII: Sensory system -- Unit IX: Gastrointestinal system -- Unit X: Musculoskeletal system -- Unit XI: Urinary system -- Unit XII: Endocrine system -- Unit XIII: Reproductive system -- Unit XIV: Integumentary system -- Unit XV: Emergency and disaster management -- Unit XVI: Mental health nursing of the adult.
Winningham's Critical Thinking Cases in Nursing: medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric. (6th edition) (2016)
"Features 150 case studies that cover all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric nursing. Each case covers a common patient problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. This edition reflects the most current standards of clinical practice, including content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to prepare you for all aspects of patient care."