Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163) and index.
Contents:
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 -- Neurological deficits in the medical-surgical patient : altered mental status can occur in any patient!! -- Assessment skills that will help you to differentiate the 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 -- Medical-surgical resources to assist you in your new role.
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