| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 172 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file |
| Series |
Fast facts
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Fast facts (Springer Publishing Company)
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163) and index. |
| Contents |
Part I: Overview of the medical-surgical nursing orientation. Orientation: welcome to your new role as a medical-surgical nurse -- Patient safety: from preventing adverse drug events to infection control -- Nursing assessment basics: focused assessment and the PQRST system -- Part II: Common medical-surgical conditions and emergencies. Neurological deficits in the medical-surgical patient: altered mental status can occur in any patient -- Assessment skills to differentiate signs and symptoms of a cardiac event from other possible conditions -- Common respiratory conditions and emergencies -- The treatment of common gastrointestinal conditions -- Promoting safety and preventing infection in patients with genitourinary alterations -- Promoting healing, preventing altered skin integrity, and preventing wound infection -- Prevention and treatment of hip fracture along with orthopedic surgery post-operative care tips -- Commonly seen endocrine disorders and care tips -- Part III: Must-have resources for the medical-surgical nurse. Medical-surgical resources to assist you in your new role. |
| Summary |
Written for registered nurses in orientation, this concise, user-friendly resource provides a complete picture of all components of excellent patient care on a busy medical-surgical nursing unit. It covers assessment, key clinical skills/procedures, and documentation of care in an easily digestible, bulleted format. Time-tested guidance about new nurse orientation to professional practice includes "proven pearls for success." Content is current and evidence-based, and reinforces previously mastered skills in "key points to remember" sections. The theme of "the big picture" of patient care is a consistent thread throughout. Clinical chapters-organized by body system for easy reference--present common conditions seen in medical-surgical nursing and unit emergencies, along with focused assessments, lab work overview, related procedures and skills, a documentation guide, and common medications including those for pain management. Chapters also cover pre-operative and post-operative care for all conditions. Several "must-have sections" include an orientation guide describing what new nurses can expect as they embrace their new role. This section addresses co-workers and supervisors, finding a mentor, hourly rounding, HIPAA reminders, and telephone skills/customer relations. Another section is devoted to all aspects of infection control, and an appendix provides a wealth of resources and supporting information of particular value to the new nurse"--Publisher's description. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Operating room nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Operating room nursing. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Patients -- Safety measures.
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Patients -- Safety measures. |
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Perioperative Nursing. |
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Nurse's Role. |
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Nursing Assessment. |
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Patient Safety. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Electronic books.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Ciocco, Margaret Curry. Fast facts for the medical-surgical nurse. New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2015] 9780826119896 (DLC) 2014014479 (OCoLC)877024310 |
| ISBN |
0826119883 (electronic book) |
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9780826119889 (electronic book) |
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9780826119896 (paperback) |
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0826119891 (paperback) |
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