Priorities in Critical Care Nursing

Priorities in Critical Care Nursing offers a review of the pathophysiologic and psychosocial alterations commonly encountered in critical care. It emphasises clinical and nursing priorities, nursing diagnoses, and state-of-the-art therapeutic management.

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Using a concise and straightforward approach, "Essentials of Critical Care Nursing" prepares the reader to integrate the technology of critical care with psychosocial concerns in order to provide high-quality nursing care. The book integrates coverage of anatomy and physiology; provides a chapter on nurses' legal and ethical responsibilities; and examines psychosocial, sleep and nutritional problems. Also available is an Instructor's Manual with 30 transparency masters and test bank.