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Fast facts for the medical-surgical nurse clinical orientation in a nutshell / Maggie Ciocco.
| Author/creator | Ciocco, Margaret Curry |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Springer Publishing Company, [2015] |
| Description | xii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Fast facts Fast facts (Springer Publishing Company) ^A1295066 |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-163) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014014479 |
| ISBN | 9780826119896 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 0826119891 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |