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9780443054211

Surgical Nursing : Advancing Practice

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  • ISBN13:

    9780443054211

  • ISBN10:

    0443054215

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-06-27
  • Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Summary

Comprehensive coverage of the field's fastest growing specialty - surgical nursing! Examines the current issues and ethical questions affecting the field and explores adult surgical procedures in a wide variety of settings - not just the hospital.

Table of Contents

Introduction
The Surgical Nurse & the Nature of Surgical Nursing the Role of the Surgical Nurse and Knowledge for Practice
The Surgical Nurse as Independent & Collaborative Practitioner
The Surgical Nurse as Teach & Health Promoter
Ethical & Legal Aspects of Nursing Surgical Patients
Support for the Surgical Nurse & supporting Others
Clinical Career Structure/Opportunities for Nurses Caring for Surgical Patients
The Person Undergoing Surgery: the Person as a Holistic Being
Physiological Implications of Surgery
Psychological Implications of Surgery
Socio-Cultural Implications for Surgery
The Patient/Client at Different Life Stages in the Surgical Setting
The Environment for Surgery: the Changing Setting for Surgery
Principles of Infection Control /The Hospital Environment
The Pre-Admission Clinic
The High Dependency Unit
The Health Centre Environment
Health outcomes of surgery: Health Outcomes of Surgery
Clinical Indicators & Outcomes in Surgery
Key concepts when caring for patients undergoing surgery: Principles of Preparing Patients/Clients for Surgery
Principles of Intr-Operative Care
Principles of Post-Operative Care
Maintaining Effective Breathing
Pain Control
Managing Nausea & Vomiting
Maintaining Adequate Circulation
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance
Maintaining Optimum Nutrition
Wound Drainage, Health & Management
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