Adult Nursing Practice Using evidence in care

by Bullock, Ian; Macleod Clark, Jill; Rycroft-Malone, Joanne

• ISBN13: 9780199697410
• ISBN10: 0199697418
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-22
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Adult Nursing Practice: Using evidence in careenables today's students and newly qualified nurses develop the knowledge and skills they need to deliver, and lead care tomorrow. Reflecting the principles of evidence-based care in line with the current NMC competencies, this textbook helps students learn to manage patients with common conditions and fundamental health needs so they can provide the best possible evidence-based care. Written, and edited by leading nurses from practice, education and research, it focuses on common diseases, fundamental health needs, and symptoms that nurses' encounter in daily practice. Conditions are clearly explained so that the causes of ill health are easily understood. Every chapter covers pathophysiology, indicates the key priorities for nursing assessment, and discusses 'what the evidence says', before considering nursing management options. Throughout the authors' clear signposts to trustworthy evidence mean that students can effortlessly select the best nursing interventions for their patients using the current available evidence-base. The ideal guide for students preparing for registration and newly qualified staff going through preceptorship, it is packed with over 115 illustrations and lots of features to bring the subject to life and make learning easier: ·Nursing assessmentillustrations outline challenges caused by common diseases in a helpful and memorable way, highlighting issues that need assessment ·Red flag iconsindicate the warning signs of deterioration and urgent questions are listed that can be used for assessment and monitoring ·Case studiesof effective evidence-based interventions show the difference that high quality nursing care makes ·Cross referencesbetween common conditions' causes and managing related health needs and symptoms develop understanding by clearly linking pathophysiology with nursing management options ·Theory into practice boxesfurther enhance learning through suggested activities, such as exploring key evidence, considering major practice issues or applying core knowledge while out on placement ·Online resource centreat www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock http://www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/orc/bullock. Filled with interactive and useful e-learning resources to help students test their learning, keep up-to-date with the latest evidence and further expand their knowledge, it features: ·Clinical decision making scenarios ·Quiz questions ·Updates to content ·Hyperlinked references ·images from the book ·Lecturer resources

Table of Contents

IntroductionReframing Adult Nursing

Understanding core conditions

Understanding Asthma

Understanding Bone conditions

Understanding Cancers

Understanding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder

Understanding Coronary heart disease

Understanding Dementia

Understanding Depression

Understanding Diabetes

Understanding Functional bowel disorders

Understanding Renal disorders

Understanding Skin conditions

Understanding Stroke

Managing health needs and symptoms

Managing anxiety and agitation

Managing breathlessness

Managing continence and elimination

Managing delirium and individuals presenting with

Managing end of life care

Managing hydration

Managing hygiene

Managing the prevention of infection

Managing medications

Managing mobility

Managing nutrition

Managing pain

Managing perioperative care

Managing skin care and preventing skin breakdown

Managing wounds

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