Surgical Nursing

Danna E. Strength

This is a practical and easy-to-use reference book for a surgical nursing rotation. The inclusion of selected nursing diagnoses with interventions for major body systems make it an invaluable resource. The perioperative period is covered in a concise yet comprehensive manner. The purpose is to provide quick and easy access to information that will assist nursing students in planning and implementing care of the surgical patient. The book is targeted for nursing students on a surgical rotation in the clinical setting. It will also be extremely helpful to practicing nurses as well as to ancillary personnel. This is a well-illustrated reference guide with illustrations of specific conditions (e.g., tension pneumothorax), types of surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and equipment. The overall appearance of the book is excellent. Special features include selected nursing diagnoses and interventions, charts, current NANDA taxonomy, universal precautions, and laboratory and diagnostic tests for surgical patients. This surgical nursing rotation guide is an outstanding resource for practicing nurses and nursing students. It provides pertinent information to guide the nursing care of the surgical patient. The material is presented in a concise and easy-to-use manner. The illustrations are helpful in understanding conditions and equipment. This resource is appropriate for individuals, healthcare institutions, and nursing education library purchase.

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Reviewer: Danna E. Strength, DNSc, RN (Texas Christian University)
Description: This is a practical and easy-to-use reference book for a surgical nursing rotation. The inclusion of selected nursing diagnoses with interventions for major body systems make it an invaluable resource. The perioperative period is covered in a concise yet comprehensive manner.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide quick and easy access to information that will assist nursing students in planning and implementing care of the surgical patient.
Audience: The book is targeted for nursing students on a surgical rotation in the clinical setting. It will also be extremely helpful to practicing nurses as well as to ancillary personnel.
Features: This is a well-illustrated reference guide with illustrations of specific conditions (e.g., tension pneumothorax), types of surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and equipment. The overall appearance of the book is excellent. Special features include selected nursing diagnoses and interventions, charts, current NANDA taxonomy, universal precautions, and laboratory and diagnostic tests for surgical patients.
Assessment: This surgical nursing rotation guide is an outstanding resource for practicing nurses and nursing students. It provides pertinent information to guide the nursing care of the surgical patient. The material is presented in a concise and easy-to-use manner. The illustrations are helpful in understanding conditions and equipment. This resource is appropriate for individuals, healthcare institutions, and nursing education library purchase.

3 Stars from Doody