Overview
Nursing Concepts: Oxygenation Combines Anatomy And Physiology With Interventions To Provide A Useful Approach To A Specific Nursing Concept. Beginning With A Review Of Anatomy And Progressing Through Specific Disorders, This Text Applies Nursing Knowledge To Actual Nursing And Medical Diagnoses In Adult Patients.
Synopsis
This text for nursing professionals and students combines information on anatomy and physiology with nursing interventions. Beginning with a The text begins with a review of anatomy and progresses through specific disorders. Both medical and nursing interventions are included in each chapter.
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Reviewer:Michele None Pantle, RN, MS(Indiana State University)
Description:This concise book provides a holistic approach to problems with oxygenation. The book provides case studies as well as collaborative interventions and dianoses in regards to common respiratory and cardiovascular system disorders.
Purpose:This book is written for students and practitioners who care for and treat patients with common problems of oxygenation. It is written to provide a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease process as well as collaborative care.
Audience:According to the author, the book is written for students and practitioners in the field of nursing. It could also be used as a reference in the medical-surgical, critical care, emergency room, and oncology practice areas. The author is a nurse practitioner with experience in intensive care, radiation oncology, and gastrointestinal surgery in a variety of settings.
Features:This book reviews the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, followed by the assessment and management of common disorders. Each chapter begins with a small case study presentation. Within the chapters there are many tables with key concepts and diagrams, which help enhance understanding of the material. The book also includes key index cards for each chapter that could be used in the clinical setting for review. The chapters conclude with a short question and answer section.
Assessment:This concise book could be used in any library, nursing course, or on the clinical unit. The book is written at an appropriate level for students and is a resource guide for practitioners.
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Reviewer: Michele None Pantle, RN, MS(Indiana State University)Description: This concise book provides a holistic approach to problems with oxygenation. The book provides case studies as well as collaborative interventions and dianoses in regards to common respiratory and cardiovascular system disorders.
Purpose: This book is written for students and practitioners who care for and treat patients with common problems of oxygenation. It is written to provide a better understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease process as well as collaborative care.
Audience: According to the author, the book is written for students and practitioners in the field of nursing. It could also be used as a reference in the medical-surgical, critical care, emergency room, and oncology practice areas. The author is a nurse practitioner with experience in intensive care, radiation oncology, and gastrointestinal surgery in a variety of settings.
Features: This book reviews the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory system, followed by the assessment and management of common disorders. Each chapter begins with a small case study presentation. Within the chapters there are many tables with key concepts and diagrams, which help enhance understanding of the material. The book also includes key index cards for each chapter that could be used in the clinical setting for review. The chapters conclude with a short question and answer section.
Assessment: This concise book could be used in any library, nursing course, or on the clinical unit. The book is written at an appropriate level for students and is a resource guide for practitioners.
4 Stars! from Doody