Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book
PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive clinical reference tailored to the needs of advance practice nurses. With discussions of more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care, this reference includes everything you need on a day-to-day basis. Plus, quick reference is easy with a spiral binding and content organized by body system. Each condition lists a concise outline of defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subject and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies so you can find everything you need to know quickly. Includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, trauma, gerontological concerns, professional issues, and trends in advanced practice. - Nursing guidelines for more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care serve as an invaluable resource in the field. - Conditions are organized by body system for quick reference when treating patients. - Each condition lists defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies to provide help every step of the way. - Coverage also includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, and trauma for a complete look at patient care and diagnosis. - An entire chapter dedicated to congestive heart failure gives you a deeper look at the disease. - Specific content, as well as online references, for diseases such as SARS and West Nile Virus give you the most current information available on these evolving diseases. - New chapters on admission, pre-op and post-op orders prepare you for every step of the patient treatment process. - Addition of ICD-9 codes within the chapters makes classifying diseases with ICD codes easy. - New content on Parkinson's disease, gout, testicular cancer, multiple sclerosis, bite management (including spider, snake, animal, and human) better prepare you for these situations. - Updated and expanded content reflects changes in current guidelines and evidence-based practice, an important part of working in the field. - Updated and expanded content on coronary artery disease and inclusion of the new JNC 7 national hypertension guidelines features more information on these common diseases. - Expanded and updated coverage of postmenopausal women and hormone replacement therapy.
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Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book
PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive clinical reference tailored to the needs of advance practice nurses. With discussions of more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care, this reference includes everything you need on a day-to-day basis. Plus, quick reference is easy with a spiral binding and content organized by body system. Each condition lists a concise outline of defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subject and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies so you can find everything you need to know quickly. Includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, trauma, gerontological concerns, professional issues, and trends in advanced practice. - Nursing guidelines for more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care serve as an invaluable resource in the field. - Conditions are organized by body system for quick reference when treating patients. - Each condition lists defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies to provide help every step of the way. - Coverage also includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, and trauma for a complete look at patient care and diagnosis. - An entire chapter dedicated to congestive heart failure gives you a deeper look at the disease. - Specific content, as well as online references, for diseases such as SARS and West Nile Virus give you the most current information available on these evolving diseases. - New chapters on admission, pre-op and post-op orders prepare you for every step of the patient treatment process. - Addition of ICD-9 codes within the chapters makes classifying diseases with ICD codes easy. - New content on Parkinson's disease, gout, testicular cancer, multiple sclerosis, bite management (including spider, snake, animal, and human) better prepare you for these situations. - Updated and expanded content reflects changes in current guidelines and evidence-based practice, an important part of working in the field. - Updated and expanded content on coronary artery disease and inclusion of the new JNC 7 national hypertension guidelines features more information on these common diseases. - Expanded and updated coverage of postmenopausal women and hormone replacement therapy.
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Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book

Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book

by APRN Barkley DSN, RN Myers MSN
Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book

Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book: Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners - E-Book

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PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive clinical reference tailored to the needs of advance practice nurses. With discussions of more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care, this reference includes everything you need on a day-to-day basis. Plus, quick reference is easy with a spiral binding and content organized by body system. Each condition lists a concise outline of defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subject and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies so you can find everything you need to know quickly. Includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, trauma, gerontological concerns, professional issues, and trends in advanced practice. - Nursing guidelines for more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care serve as an invaluable resource in the field. - Conditions are organized by body system for quick reference when treating patients. - Each condition lists defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies to provide help every step of the way. - Coverage also includes discussion of body systems, nutritional considerations, fluid/electrolyte imbalances, shock, and trauma for a complete look at patient care and diagnosis. - An entire chapter dedicated to congestive heart failure gives you a deeper look at the disease. - Specific content, as well as online references, for diseases such as SARS and West Nile Virus give you the most current information available on these evolving diseases. - New chapters on admission, pre-op and post-op orders prepare you for every step of the patient treatment process. - Addition of ICD-9 codes within the chapters makes classifying diseases with ICD codes easy. - New content on Parkinson's disease, gout, testicular cancer, multiple sclerosis, bite management (including spider, snake, animal, and human) better prepare you for these situations. - Updated and expanded content reflects changes in current guidelines and evidence-based practice, an important part of working in the field. - Updated and expanded content on coronary artery disease and inclusion of the new JNC 7 national hypertension guidelines features more information on these common diseases. - Expanded and updated coverage of postmenopausal women and hormone replacement therapy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781416069218
Publisher: Saunders, W. B. Company
Publication date: 12/26/2007
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 1024
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

Thomas W. Barkley, Jr.; DSN, RN, CS, ACNP; Associate Professor, California Statue Univ - Los Angeles, School of Nursing. Los Angeles, CA.

Charlene M. Myers, MSN, RN, CS, ACNP, CCRN; Clinical Assistant Professor, Univ of South Alabama College of Nursing, Mobile, Alabama.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS1. Cerebrovascular Accidents: Brain Attack2. Structural Abnormalities3. Peripheral Neuropathies4. Neurologic Trauma5. Central Nervous System Disorders6. Seizure Disorders7. DementiaUNIT II: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS8. Cardiovascular Assessment9. Hypertension10. Coronary Artery Disease11. Angina/Myocardial Infarction12. Adjunct Equipment/Devices13. Peripheral Vascular Disease 14. Inflammatory Cardiac Diseases15. Congestive Heart Failure16. Valvular Disease17. Cardiomyopathy 18. Ectopy and Dysrhythmia EmergenciesUNIT III: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PULMONARY DISORDERS19. Diagnostic Concepts of Oxygenation and Ventilation20. Measures of Oxygenation and Ventilation21. The Chest X-ray22. Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Disorders23. Pulmonary Function Testing24. Obstructive (Ventilatory) Lung Diseases25. Restrictive (Inflammatory) Lung Diseases and Congestive Heat Failure/Pulmonary Edema26. Pathophysiologically Derived Therapy for Respiratory Dysfunction27. Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disorders28. Chest Wall and Secondary Pleural Disorders29. Respiratory Failure30. Pneumothorax31. Lower Respiratory Tract Pathogens32. Obstructive Sleep Apnea33. Oxygen Supplementation34. Mechanical Ventilatory SupportUNIT IV: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS35. Peptic Ulcer Disease36. Liver Disease37. Biliary Dysfunction38. Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disorders39. Anatomic Intestinal Disorders40. Gastrointestinal BleedingUNIT V: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH GENITOURINARY DISORDERS41. Urinary Tract Infections42. Renal Insufficiency/Failure43. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy44. Renal Artery Stenosis45. NephrolithiasisUNIT VI: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ENDOCRINE DISORDERS46. Diabetes Mellitus47. Diabetic Emergencies48. Thyroid Disease49. Cushing's Syndrome50. Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) and Adrenal Crisis51. Pheochromocytoma52. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone53. Diabetes InsipidusUNIT VII: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS54. Arthritis55. Subluxations and Dislocations56. Soft Tissue Injury57. Fractures58. Compartment Syndrome59. Back Pain SyndromesUNIT VIII: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS60. Anemias61. Sickle Cell Anemia62. CoagulopathiesUNIT IX: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH ONCOLOGIC DISEASE63. Leukiemias64. Lymphoma65. Other Common CancersUNIT X: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH IMMUNOLOGIC DISORDERS66. HIV/AIDS and Opportunistic Infections67. Autoimmune DiseasesUNIT XI: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS68. Integumentary Disorders69. Ectopic Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections70. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders71. HeadacheUNIT XII: COMMON PROBLEMS IN ACUTE CARE72. Fever73. Pain74. Psychosocial Problems in Acute Care75. Management of the Patient in Shock76. Nutritional Considerations77. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances78. Poisoning and Drug Toxicities79. Wound Management80. Infections81. Chest, Abdominal, and Eye Trauma82. Organ Transplants83. Burns84. Hospital Admission Considerations85. Managing the Surgical PatientUNIT XIII: HEALTH PROMOTION86. Guidelines for Health Promotion and Screening87. Major Causes of Mortality in the United States88. Immunization Recommendations
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