Nursing the Neurosurgical Patient

Set firmly in the nursing context, this textbook examines the individualized nursing care of the neurosurgical patient. Beginning with essential material on anatomy and physiology, the book leads into pathology, investigatory procedures and interventions.

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Neurosurgical nurses and nursing students will find in this book all the specialized factual information they require - set firmly in the nursing context. Starting with essential material on anatomy and physiology, the book leads into pathology, investigatory procedures and interventions. From this platform the individualized nursing care of the neurosurgical patient is developed. The author's practical experience ensures that the book is directed clearly to the differing needs of both basic and post-basic students.