Watson's clinical nursing and related sciences /
Clinical nursing and related sciences
edited by Mike Walsh.
- 6th ed.
- Edinburgh ; New York : Bailli�re Tindall, 2002.
- xix, 1038 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS : Section 1 The context of care *The nature of nursing *Therapeutic communication and nursing practice *Ageing and health *Death, grief and loss *Primary health care and working with patients with long-term conditions Section 2 Key clinical principles *Principles of pharmacology *Non-medical prescribing *The management of pain *Infection and disease *Clinical investigations Section 3 Specific patient groups *Caring for the patient with cancer *Caring for the patient with a cardiovascular disorder *Caring for the patient with a respiratory disorder *Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the gastrointestinal system *Caring for the patient with a liver, biliary tract or exocrine pancreas disorder *Caring for the patient with a nutritional disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the endocrine system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the renal system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the senses *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the male reproductive system *Caring for the patient with a female reproductive system disorder *Caring for the patient with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system *Caring for the patient with a skin disorder *Caring for the patient with substance misuse or self-harm Appendix 1: Resuscitation Guidelines Appendix 2: Evidence-Based Practice: The Top 20 Things You Most Need to Know Index