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Practice Guidelines for Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

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ISBN-10: 1416003037

ISBN-13: 9781416003038

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas W. Barkley, Charlene M. Myers

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PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONERS, 2nd Edition is the only comprehensive clinical reference tailored to the needs of advance practice nurses. With discussions of more than 230 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care, this reference includes everything you need on a day-to-day basis. Plus, quick reference is easy with a spiral binding and content organized by body system. Each condition lists a concise outline of defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subject and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and management strategies so you can find everything you need to know quickly. Includes discussion of body systems,…    
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Book details

List price: $84.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/26/2007
Binding: Comb Bound 
Pages: 1024
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.25" long x 1.75" tall
Weight: 2.640
Language: English

Management of Patients with Neurologic Disorders
Cerebrovascular Accidents: Brain Attack
Structural Abnormalities
Peripheral Neuropathies
Neurologic Trauma
Central Nervous System Disorders
Seizure Disorders
Dementia
Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
Cardiovascular Assessment
Hypertension
Coronary Artery Disease
Angina/Myocardial Infarction
Adjunct Equipment/Devices
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Inflammatory Cardiac Diseases
Congestive Heart Failure
Valvular Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Ectopy and Dysrhythmia Emergencies
Management of Patients with Pulmonary Disorders
Diagnostic Concepts of Oxygenation and Ventilation
Measures of Oxygenation and Ventilation
The Chest X-ray
Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Disorders
Pulmonary Function Testing
Obstructive (Ventilatory) Lung Diseases
Restrictive (Inflammatory) Lung Diseases and Congestive Heat Failure/Pulmonary Edema
Pathophysiologically Derived Therapy for Respiratory Dysfunction
Pulmonary Hypertension and Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
Chest Wall and Secondary Pleural Disorders
Respiratory Failure
Pneumothorax
Lower Respiratory Tract Pathogens
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oxygen Supplementation
Mechanical Ventilatory Support
Management of Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Liver Disease
Biliary Dysfunction
Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disorders
Anatomic Intestinal Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Management of Patients with Genitourinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infections
Renal Insufficiency/Failure
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Renal Artery Stenosis
Nephrolithiasis
Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetic Emergencies
Thyroid Disease
Cushings Syndrome
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency (Addisons Disease) and Adrenal Crisis
Pheochromocytoma
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Diabetes Insipidus
Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Arthritis
Subluxations and Dislocations
Soft Tissue Injury
Fractures
Compartment Syndrome
Back Pain Syndromes
Management of Patients with Hematologic Disorders
Anemias
Sickle Cell Anemia
Coagulopathies
Management of Patients with Oncologic Disease
Leukiemias
Lymphoma
Other Common Cancers
Management of Patients with Immunologic Disorders
HIV/AIDS and Opportunistic Infections
Autoimmune Diseases
Management of Patients with Miscellaneous Problems
Integumentary Disorders
Ectopic Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections
Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
Headache
Common Problems in Acute Care
Fever
Pain
Psychosocial Problems in Acute Care
Management of the Patient in Shock
Nutritional Considerations
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Poisoning and Drug Toxicities
Wound Management
Infections
Chest, Abdominal, and Eye Trauma
Organ Transplants
Burns
Hospital Admission Considerations
Managing the Surgical Patient
Health Promotion
Guidelines for Health Promotion and Screening
Major Causes of Mortality in the United States
Immunization Recommendations