| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 734 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Oxford handbooks in nursing
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Oxford handbooks in nursing.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
SECTION 1- GASTROINTESTINAL NURSING; 1. Overview of the gut and its function; 2. Nursing care of gastrointestinal patients; 3. Nursing specialities in GI practice; 4. Imaging the GI tract investigations; 5. Nutrition; 6. Clinical nutrition; 7. Endoscopy; 8. Stoma Care; SECTION 2- THE GUT; 9. Oesophagus and stomach; 10. Small bowel; 11. Liver; 12. Pancreas; 13. Gall bladder and biliary system; 14. Colon; 15. Rectum and anus; SECTION 3- OTHER GUT PROBLEMS; 16. Inflammatory bowel disease; 17. Neurological bowel care; 18. Paediatric bowel care; 19. Bowel care and vulnerable groups; 20. Complementary therapies in bowel disorders; 21. Pain management; 22. Gastointestinal emergencies; APPENDICES; Appendix 1 Drugs in gastrointestinal nursing; Appendix 2 Sources of information and useful addresses. |
| Summary |
The role of the gastrointestinal (GI) nurse has changed considerably over recent years. The development of endoscopic equipment has resulted in a demand for skilled nurses to perform procedures which, in the past, were carried out by doctors. In addition, nurses now commonly perform diagnostic tests and prescribe specific drugs in gastroenterology, and the widespread recognition of the need for psychosocial support for gastrointestinal patients, in areas such as Irritable BowelSyndrome (IBS), has seen a large increase in the number of GI nurse consultants, nurse specialists, and nurse practiti. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases -- Nursing. |
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Gastrointestinal system -- Diseases. |
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Gastrointestinal Diseases. |
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Handbook.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Norton, Christine.
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| Added Title |
Handbook of gastrointestinal nursing |
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Gastrointestinal nursing |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Oxford handbook of gastrointestinal nursing. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2008 9780199298655 (OCoLC)181602347 |
| ISBN |
9780191559457 (electronic book) |
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0191559458 (electronic book) |
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9780199298655 |
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0199298653 |
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