Lippincott visual nursing : a guide to diseases, skills, and treatments /
Kantor, Debra
Lippincott visual nursing : a guide to diseases, skills, and treatments / [electronic resource] Visual nursing clinical editor, Debra P. Kantor. - Third edition. - Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, [2019] - 1 online resource : color illustrations
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Article Abstract: For an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing, 3rd Edition. Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care. -- Provided by publisher. Dozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions. Step-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills, including: gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more. Step-by-step assessment and treatment instructions that enhance your nursing skills and confidence. Chapters addressing individual body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care. Each body system chapter addresses: Major diseases affecting that system, Normal anatomy--descriptions and images, Pathophysiology of common health problems, Lab tests and imaging studies, Disease development, Signs, symptoms, stages, and prevention, Treatments--drug therapies, procedures, and surgery, Nursing considerations--assessing patient decision-making ability, monitoring for complications, checking vital signs, post-operative care, and more. Comparative charts that list diseases, their causes, persons at risk, symptoms, assessment findings, diagnoses, treatments, interventions. Ideal study and review text for visual learners--colorful images that support other nursing texts, making it easy to learn and retain information Summarizes the major diseases and nursing considerations and interventions clearly and concisely. Chapter features that include: Picturing Patho--flowcharts that show the effects of complex diseases, Hands On--photographs that illustrate nursing procedures and treatments Lesson Plans--summaries of vital information for patient and family education Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.
1496381793 9781496381798
Nursing Care
Soins infirmiers
Diagnostics infirmiers
nursing (health science)
HEALTH & FITNESS - Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS - Reference
MEDICAL - Alternative Medicine
MEDICAL / Atlases
MEDICAL - Essays
MEDICAL - Family & General Practice
MEDICAL - Holistic Medicine
MEDICAL - Osteopathy
Nursing diagnosis
Nursing assessment
Nursing
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Lippincott visual nursing : a guide to diseases, skills, and treatments / [electronic resource] Visual nursing clinical editor, Debra P. Kantor. - Third edition. - Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, [2019] - 1 online resource : color illustrations
eBooks on EBSCOhost All EBSCO eBooksIncludes bibliographical references and index.Print version record and online resource (Ovid, viewed August 25, 2022)
Article Abstract: For an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing, 3rd Edition. Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care. -- Provided by publisher. Dozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions. Step-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills, including: gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more. Step-by-step assessment and treatment instructions that enhance your nursing skills and confidence. Chapters addressing individual body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care. Each body system chapter addresses: Major diseases affecting that system, Normal anatomy--descriptions and images, Pathophysiology of common health problems, Lab tests and imaging studies, Disease development, Signs, symptoms, stages, and prevention, Treatments--drug therapies, procedures, and surgery, Nursing considerations--assessing patient decision-making ability, monitoring for complications, checking vital signs, post-operative care, and more. Comparative charts that list diseases, their causes, persons at risk, symptoms, assessment findings, diagnoses, treatments, interventions. Ideal study and review text for visual learners--colorful images that support other nursing texts, making it easy to learn and retain information Summarizes the major diseases and nursing considerations and interventions clearly and concisely. Chapter features that include: Picturing Patho--flowcharts that show the effects of complex diseases, Hands On--photographs that illustrate nursing procedures and treatments Lesson Plans--summaries of vital information for patient and family education Your book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC & Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the eBook on multiple devices at one time -- providing a seamless reading experience online or offline. Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource eBooks. Multiple viewing options that enable you to scale images and text to any size without losing page clarity as well as responsive design. The ability to highlight text and add notes with one click.
1496381793 9781496381798
Nursing Care
Soins infirmiers
Diagnostics infirmiers
nursing (health science)
HEALTH & FITNESS - Holism
HEALTH & FITNESS - Reference
MEDICAL - Alternative Medicine
MEDICAL / Atlases
MEDICAL - Essays
MEDICAL - Family & General Practice
MEDICAL - Holistic Medicine
MEDICAL - Osteopathy
Nursing diagnosis
Nursing assessment
Nursing
LUHFT OpenAthens required for access