Book, Critical Care In Nursing A Holistic Approach 11/19[LS]

The Nursing classic that makes a difference in the training of students and the updating of professionals. This book is based on the latest research and focuses on providing excellent care for critically ill patients and their families.. This 11th edition offers educational content, high-quality photographs and illustrations, and a holistic approach to the complexities of providing care in critical situations.. Patricia Gonce Morton and Dorrie K. Fontaine presents the theory and principles of each topic in the context of clinical application in order to promote critical thinking and decision making, emphasizing the central position of the patient in the efforts of the health care team.. Key Developments in Critical Care Nursing - A Holistic Approach: • Updated Genetics boxes provide important information and summaries of selected genetic disorders • Updated case studies with critical thinking questions guide students from theoretical knowledge to clinical practice • Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes include excerpts from the latest AACN advisories and relevant published research • “Considerations for the Elderly Patient” boxes highlight the special needs of this growing segment of our population • Patient Safety boxes guide safe and effective practice and describe risk factors, signs and symptoms, side effects, and complications • Health History boxes provide summaries of key points and relevant information that may be revealed during the history • Interdependent Care Guidelines boxes incorporate nursing diagnoses and emphasize outcomes and interventions based on teamwork and collaboration • Online supplemental material includes references and suggested reading; responses to challenges related to clinical applicability; and colored insert with selected figures