Nursing knowledge and practice is a comprehensive core textbook which forms an ideal basis for foundation nursing students. It enables them to debate existing theory and observations from a variety of practice situations and thus develop new solutions to manage care problems. Through concentrating on the essential care needs of patients, it provides a unique and innovative decision-making approach by applying theory from diverse subject areas into daily practice in all fields of nursing.The clear format of each chapter identifies the relevant biological, psychosocial, care delivery, and professional and ethical knowledge that is needed to inform decision-making and to gain practice knowledge to achieve the statutory competencies for registration as a nurse. Exercises are included to encourage reflection on practice and develop critical thinking skills. It also promotes the expansion of professional knowledge through the development of portfolio evidence.Building on the outstanding success of previous editions the authors have drawn extensively on current best evidence, including research, policy and substantial internet based resources, reflecting UK and international perspectives. INDICE: Nursing Knowledge and practice. Communication. Safety and risk. Resuscitation and emergency care. Infection prevention and control. Mobility andmoving. Homeostasis. Nutrition. Stress, relaxation and rest. Medicines. Pain.Aggression. End of life care. Hygiene. Skin integrity. Sexuality.Confusion. Continence. Rehabilitation and recovery.
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-2940-0
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 504
- Fecha Publicación: 13/05/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido