內容簡介
Reflecting the latest practices in the field, Clinical Decision Making: Case Studies in Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd edition bridges the gap between classroom knowledge and clinical application. Emphasizing holistic nursing care, this resource helps nursing students sharpen their critical thinking skills and gain experience applying what they have learned. The more than 40 medical-surgical case histories and related questions, and responses are based on real-life client situations. Every case contains an introductory "blueprint" of variables that must be considered while evaluating a particular scenario concerning the client, nursing protocol, and setting of care. Each blueprint and case is different, just as each clinical situation is unique. As learners simulate the actual decision-making process, they gain valuable experience making informed clinical judgments that will help them become successful nurses. Categorized by complexity, the book appeals to a broad range of learning levels and styles.
目錄
1. The Cardiovascular System & the Blood.Needle Stick, "Bethany". Deep Vein Thrombosis, "Mr. Luke". Digoxin Toxicity, "Mrs. Kidway". Pernicious Anemia, "Mrs. Anderson". HIV, "Mr. Thomas". Rule Out Myocardial Infarctions, "Mrs. Darsana". Heart Failure, "Mrs. Yates". Sickle Cell Anemia, "Ms. Fox". Cardiac Catheterization, "Mrs. O'Grady".2. The Respiratory System. Asthma, "Mrs. Hogan". ABG Analysis, "William". COPD, "Mr. Cohen". Sleep Apnea, "Mr. Kaberry". Emphysema, "Mr. Bailey".3. The Nervous/Neurological System.Transient Ischemic Attack, "Mrs. Giammo". Delirium versus Dementia, "Mr. Aponi". Acute Change in Mental Status, "Mr. Greene". Alcohol Withdrawal, "Mrs. Perry". ALS, "Mr. Cooper". Bell's Palsy, "Mrs. Seaborn". 4. The Sensory System.Glaucoma, "Mr. Evans". 5. The Integumentary System.Urinary Incontinence, "Mrs. Sweeney". Herpes Zoster, "Mr. Dennis". MRSA, "Mrs. Sims". Melanoma, "Mr. Vincent". Steven's Johnson Syndrome, "Mr. Lee".6. The Digestive System.Diverticulitis, "Mrs. Dolan" (Part 1). Diverticulitis, "Mrs. Dolan" (Part 2). Upper GI Bleed, "Ms. Winnie". Chron's Disease, "Mr. Cummings". Malabsorption Syndrome, "Mrs. Bennett".7. The Urinary System.Acute Renal Failure, "Mrs. Jimenez" (Part 1). Acute Renal Failure, "Mrs. Jimenez" (Part 2). Renal Calculi, "Mrs. Condiff".8. The Endocrine/Metabolic System.Acute Gout versus Cellulitis, "Mr. Rogers". Hyperglycemia, "Mr. Jenaro". Acute Pancreatitis, "Mrs. Miller".9. The Skeletal System.Leg Amputation, "Mr. Mendes". Hip Fracture/Replacement, "Mrs. Damerae". Osteomyelitis, "Mr. Lourde". 10. The Muscular System.Patient Fall, "Mr. O'Brien". Fibromyalgia, "Mrs. Roberts".11. The Reproductive System.Breast Cancer, "Mrs. Whitney". 12. Multi-System Failure.Septic Shock, "Mrs. Bagent".