Clinical Decision Making Case Studies in Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Ankner, Gina M

• ISBN13: 9781111138578
• ISBN10: 1111138575
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781418040857
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-25
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Reflecting the latest practices in the field, Clinical Decision Making: Case Studies in Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition bridges the gap between theory and clinical application. Emphasizing holistic nursing care, the cases help readers sharpen critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience applying what they learn. The more than 40 medical-surgical case histories and related questions are based on real-life client situations. Every case contains an introductory "blueprint" of variables that must be considered while evaluating a particular scenario concerning the client, nursing protocol, and setting of care.

Table of Contents

The Cardiovascular System & the Blood

Needle Stick

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Digoxin Toxicity

Pernicious Anemia

HIV

Rule Out Myocardial Infarctions

Heart Failure

Sickle Cell Anemia

Cardiac Catheterization

The Respiratory System

Asthma

ABG Analysis

Sleep Apnea

Emphysema

The Nervous/Neurological System

Transient Ischemic Attack

Delirium versus Dementia

Acute Change in Mental Status

Alcohol Withdrawal

ALS

Bell's Palsy

The Sensory System

Glaucoma

The Integumentary System

Urinary Incontinence

Melanoma

The Digestive System

Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

Upper GI Bleed

Chron's Disease

Malabsorption Syndrome

The Urinary System

Acute Renal Failure

Acute Renal Failure

Renal Calculi

The Endocrine/Metabolic System

Acute Gout versus Cellulitis

Hyperglycemia

Acute Pancreatitis

The Skeletal System

Leg Amputation

Hip Fracture/Replacement

Osteomyelitis

The Muscular System

Patient Fall

Fibromyalgia

The Reproductive System

Breast Cancer

Multi-System Failure

Septic Shock

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