Acute nursing care : recognising and responding to medical emergencies
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Ian Peate and Helen Dutton.
(2nd ed.)
--London, UK:
Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
, c2021.
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Using a body systems approach, and fully updated in light of new NEWS2 and NMC future nurse standards, as well as acknowledging the challenges faced by people with delirium in acute care settings, the second edition of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential issues in this important subject. Topics covered include recognition and identification of physiological and mental deterioration in adults; identification of disordered physiology that may lead to a medical emergency …
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- Author
- Peate, Ian
- Other Authors
- Dutton, Helen
- Responsibility
- Ian Peate and Helen Dutton
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- Place of Publication
- London, UK
- Publisher
- Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- ISBN
- 9781138352001
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Emergencies - nursing
- Emergency Nursing - methods
- Nursing Assessment
- Specialty
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing
- Abstract
- Using a body systems approach, and fully updated in light of new NEWS2 and NMC future nurse standards, as well as acknowledging the challenges faced by people with delirium in acute care settings, the second edition of this book provides a comprehensive overview of the essential issues in this important subject. Topics covered include recognition and identification of physiological and mental deterioration in adults; identification of disordered physiology that may lead to a medical emergency linked to deterioration of normal function; relevant anatomy and physiology; pathophysiological changes and actions that need to be taken; immediate recognition and response; investigations, diagnosis and management issues; and teaching and preventative strategies.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
