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245 10 ^aFast facts for the medical–surgical nurse ^h[electronic resource] :^bclinical orientation in a nutshell /^cMaggie Ciocco. |
260 ^a [S.l.] :^bSpringer Publishing Company,^c2014. |
300 ^a 186 p. |
490 ^a Fast Facts |
504 ^a Includes bibliographical references and index. |
505 ^a Fast facts for the medical–surgical nurse : clinical orientation in a nutshell -- Contents -- Preface -- Share Fast Facts for the Medical-Surgical Nurce -- Part I: Overview of the Medical–Surgical Nursing Orientation -- 1. Orientation: Welcome to Your New Role as a Medical–Surgical Nurse -- 2. Patient Safety: From Preventing Adverse Drug Events to Infection Control -- 3. Nursing Assessment Basics: Focused Assessment and the PQRST System -- Part II: Common Medical–Surgical Conditions and Emergencies -- 4. Neurological Deficits in the Medical–Surgical Patient: Altered Mental Status Can Occur in Any Patient -- 5. Assessment Skills to Differentiate Signs and Symptoms of a Cardiac Event From Other Possible Conditions -- 6. Common Respiratory Conditions and Emergencies -- 7. The Treatment of Common Gastrointestinal Conditions -- 8. Promoting Safety and Preventing Infection in Patients With Genitourinary Alterations -- 9. Promoting Healing, Preventing Altered Skin Integrity, and Preventing Wound Infection -- 10. Prevention and Treatment of Hip Fracture Along With Orthopedic Surgery Postoperative Care Tips -- 11. Commonly Seen Endocrine Disorders and Care Tips -- Part III: Must-Have Resources for the Medical–Surgical Nurse -- 12. Medical–Surgical Resources to Assist You in Your New Role -- Bibliography -- Index.3 ^aWritten fo |
520 re gistered 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. 0^aOperating |
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