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Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book

Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book

Donna D. Ignatavicius | Chris Winkelman | M. Linda Workman | Nicole M. Heimgartner

(2017)

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Abstract

The go-to clinical companion for medical-surgical nursing students! Clinical Companion for Ignatavicius, Workman, and Rebar’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Interprofessional Collaborative Care, 9th Edition, is an A-Z, easy-to-use guide to more than 250 common medical-surgical conditions and their management. Written in a reader-friendly, direct-address style, this convenient tool is perfect for helping you out on clinical days in school and in practice. This edition features a unique focus on the concepts and exemplars found in the Ignatavicius textbook, along with updated content throughout that cross-references to the main text. With a streamlined collaborative care format, complete with new QSEN highlights and a reorganized Concepts in Medical-Surgical Nursing section, it will quickly become your favorite bedside reference.

  • A-Z synopses of more than 250 diseases and disorders, along with related collaborative care, serve as both a quick reference for clinical days and a study resource for diseases/disorders and related collaborative care.
  • QSEN highlights each focus on one or more of the six core QSEN competencies (Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Informatics) to help you understand how to apply QSEN competencies for safe patient care.
  • Quick reference thumb tabs appear along the edges of the pages to facilitate quick access to clinical information for just-in-time learning and reference at the bedside.
  • NEW! Updated content matches the 9th edition of the Ignatavicius textbook for a reliably seamless reference and study experience.
  • NEW and UNIQUE! Additional focus on concept exemplars reflects the new conceptual focus of the Ignatavicius textbook and includes cross-references to refer you to relevant exemplar disorders.
  • NEW and UNIQUE! A Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care section (Part One) reflects the emphasis on nursing concepts in the Ignatavicius textbook and provides you with a quick reference to essential concepts needed for effective nursing practice.
  • NEW and UNIQUE! Interprofessional focus added to remind you to coordinate care with other health professionals.
  • NEW! Cross references to the Ignatavicius textbook point you to detailed coverage of each concept or disorder.
  • UNIQUE! Consistent collaborative care format mirrors that of the Ignatavicius textbook to more effectively prepare you for clinical days.
  • UNIQUE! Nursing Safety Priorities (Drug Alert, Critical Rescue, and Action Alert) reinforce critical safety measures at the bedside and mirror those in the Ignatavicius textbook.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Front matter iii
Medical-surgical nursing Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 9th Edition iii
Copyright iv
Preface v
Acknowledgments vii
PART ONE Overview of professional nursing concepts 1
Quality and safety education for nurses (QSEN) core competencies 1
Overview of health concepts for medical-surgical nursing 6
Acid-base balance 6
Assessment: Noticing 6
Intervention: Responding 6
Cellular regulation 6
PART TWO Diseases and Disorders 15
A 15
Abscess 15
Overview 15
Acidosis: Acid-base balance concept exemplar 18
Metabolic acidosis 18
Respiratory acidosis 18
Combined metabolic and respiratory acidosis 19
Interprofessional collaborative care 19
Assessment: Noticing 19
Laboratory assessment 20
Metabolic acidosis 20
Respiratory acidosis 21
Analysis: Interpreting 21
Planning and implementation: Responding 21
Metabolic acidosis 22
Respiratory acidosis 22
Care coordination and transition management 23
Acute coronary syndromes: Perfusion concept exemplar 23
Overview 23
Interprofessional collaborative care 24
Assessment: Noticing 24
Analysis: Interpreting 24
Planning and implementation: Responding 25
Manage acute pain 25
Increase myocardial tissue perfusion 25
Increase functional ability 27
Increase ability to cope 28
Identify and manage dysrhythmias (see dysrhythmias, cardiac). 28
Monitor for and manage heart failure; see heart failure 29
Medical management of left ventricular failure 29
Medical management of right ventricular failure 29
Surgical management 29
Care coordination and transition management 30
Acute respiratory distress syndrome 31
Overview 31
Interprofessional collaborative care 32
Assessment: Noticing 32
Interventions: Responding 33
Adrenal gland hypofunction 34
Overview 34
Interprofessional collaborative care 34
Assessment: Noticing 34
Interventions: Responding 35
Alkalosis 36
Overview 36
Interprofessional collaborative care 38
Assessment: Noticing 38
Interventions: Responding 38
Allergy and allergic responses 38
Overview 38
Alzheimer’s disease: Cognition exemplar 39
Overview 39
Interprofessional collaborative care 40
Assessment: Noticing 40
Laboratory and imaging assessment 41
Analysis: Interpreting 41
Planning and implementation: Responding 42
Managing memory and cognitive dysfunction 42
Preventing injuries or accidents 43
Preventing elder abuse and managing caregiver role strain 44
Care coordination and transition management 44
Allergy, latex 45
Overview 45
Interprofessional collaborative care 46
Amputation: Perfusion concept exemplar 46
Overview 46
Levels of amputation 46
Lower extremity (LE) amputation 46
Upper extremity (UE) amputation 47
Interprofessional collaborative care 47
Assessment: Noticing 47
Analysis: Interpreting 48
Planning and implementation: Responding 48
Monitor for decreased tissue perfusion 48
Manage acute and/or chronic pain 49
Promote mobility 49
Prevent infection 50
Promote self-esteem 50
Care coordination and transition management 50
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 51