Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing

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Kathleen Ouimet Perrin

This brief introduction to Critical Care Nursing provides core information essential for the novice critical care nurse to understand, whether that novice is a student or a new graduate. The problems presented are based on the likelihood that a novice critical care nurse will encounter them. Recommended practices rely on evidence-based findings for collaborative and nursing practice.

FEATURES

         Visual Maps:  Each chapter includes visual maps to illustrate the relationships among the disease states, collaborative interventions, and outcomes.          

         Commonly Used Medications:  Medications most often prescribed for the conditions addressed in the chapter are highlighted. 

          Safety Initiatives:  These boxes highlight specific safety initiatives important for the nurse to understand.

         Gerontological Considerations:  Many patients in critical care settings are older adults; this essential information will enhance the effectiveness of critical care nurses. 

          Nursing Diagnoses:  NANDA Nursing Diagnoses are suggested for the disorders and diseases presented

         Case Study:  A case study of a realistic patient scenario illustrates the chapter content and provides an example of collaborative and nursing management. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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