Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines : Medical-Surgical Interventions

by Ackley, Betty J.; Swan, Beth Ann, Ph.D.; Ladwig, Gail B.; Tucker, Sharon J., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780323046244
• ISBN10: 032304624X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-12-18
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This groundbreaking reference created by an internationally respected team of clinical and research experts provides quick access to concise summaries of the body of nursing research for 192 common medical-surgical interventions. Each nursing care guideline classifies specific nursing activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, or Possibly Harmful, providing a bridge between research and clinical practice. Ideal for both nursing students and practicing nurses, this evidence-based reference is your key to confidently evaluating the latest research findings and effectively applying best practices in the clinical setting. Synthesizing the current state of research evidence, each nursing care guideline classifies specific activities as Effective, Possibly Effective, Not Effective, or Possibly Harmful. Easy-to-recognize icons for each cited study help you differentiate between findings that are based on nursing research (NR), multidisciplinary research (MR), or expert opinion (EO), or those activities that represent established standards of practice (SP). Each nursing activity is rated by level of evidence, allowing you to gauge the validity of the research and weigh additional evidence you may encounter. Guidelines are identified by NIC intervention labels wherever appropriate, and NOC outcome measurements are incorporated throughout. An Evolve website provides additional evidence-based nursing resources.

Table of Contents

Foundations for Evidence-Based Nursing

Evidence-Based Nursing What Is It?

Finding and Evaluating Research for Practice

Implementing Evidence-Based Nursing in Health Care Systems

Use of Evidence-Based Nursing as a Nursing Student

Use of Evidence-Based Nursing as a Practicing Nurse

Guidelines for Evidence-Based Nursing

Abuse Protection Support

Active Listening

Anger Management

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Anxiety Reduction

Autogenic Training

Bathing

Bed Rest Care

Behavior Management: Self-Harm

Behavior Modification

Bladder Training

Blood Products Administration

Body Image Enhancement

Bowel Incontinence Care

Bowel Training

Cardiac Care

Cardiac Care: Acute

Cardiac Care: Rehabilitative

Cardiac Precautions

Caregiver Support

Cerebral Edema Management

Cerebral Perfusion Promotion

Circulatory Care: Arterial Insufficiency

Circulatory Care: Venous Insufficiency

Circulatory Precautions

Cognitive Stimulation

Communication Enhancement: Hearing Deficit

Communication Enhancement: Speech Deficit

Communication Enhancement: Visual Deficit

Constipation Management

Crisis Intervention

Cultural Brokerage

Decisional Control

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Prevention

Deep Vein Thrombosis: Treatment

Delirium Management

Dementia Management: Multisensory Therapy

Diarrhea Management

Diarrhea Management: C. difficile

Diarrhea Management: Travelers Diarrhea

Diet Staging

Discharge Planning

Distraction

Dressing

Dying Care

Dyspnea Management

Dysreflexia Management

Dysrhythmia Management

Eden Therapy

Electrolyte Management: Hyperkalemia

Electrolyte Management: Hypokalemia

Electrolyte Management: Hypomagnesemia

Electrolyte Management: Hyponatremia

Enema Administration

Energy Management

Environmental Management: Noise Control

Exercise Promotion: Motivational Techniques

Exercise Promotion: Strength Training

Exercise Promotion: Stretching

Exercise Therapy: Balance Training

Exercise Therapy: Cardiorespiratory (Aerobic)

Fall Prevention

Family Integrity Promotion

Family Involvement Promotion

Family Presence Facilitation

Feeding

Fever Treatment

Fluid Management

Foot Care

Green House Concept

Grieving Work Facilitation

Guided Imagery

Hallucination Management

Hand Massage

Healing Touch

Health Education

Heat/Cold Application

Hemorrhage Control

HIV Prevention

Home Maintenance Assistance

Home Preparation (Environmental Management)

Hope Inspiration

Humor

Hypothermia Treatment

Incision Site Care

Infection Control

Infection Control: Hand Hygiene

Infection Protection

Intravenous (IV) Insertion

Intravenous (IV) Therapy

Latex Precautions

Learning Facilitation

Learning Readiness Enhancement

Massage

Medication Administration

Medication Administration: Intramuscular

Medication Administration: Subcutaneous

Memory Training

Music Therapy

Mutual Goal-Setting

Nail Care

Nasogastric In

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