Textbook for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (eBook)

Evidence-Based Standards of Practice

Valerie J. Fuller, Paula S. McCauley (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023 | 1., First Edition
736 Seiten
Springer Publishing Company (Verlag)
9780826152336 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;Nearly 100 expert authors who discuss the evidence-based gold standards for diagnostics and tests for optimal detection of multisystem disorders, patient management, and transitions of care. In these chapters, learners will gain greater understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of acute and critical illnesses, and the latest in advanced pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies... We congratulate the Editors and chapter authors for their efforts in developing a clearly outlined and accurate text for AGACNP use-truly the first of its kind."e; April N. Kapu, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FCCM, FAANAssociate Dean for Clinical and Community PartnershipsVanderbilt University School of NursingProfessor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing2021-2023 President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, MCCMAssociate Dean for Clinical Scholarship, Vanderbilt University School of NursingProfessor of Nursing, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing2017 President, Society of Critical Care MedicineEncompassing all of the knowledge required to fulfill AACN and NONPF competencies and scope of practice, this comprehensive, evidence-based text is the first written specifically for Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP students and practitioners. With contributions from over 100 respected practitioners in the field, it encompasses the most current information on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common conditions, and integrates advanced nursing practice competencies including leadership skills, understanding of complex health care systems, and interprofessional team practice.The text is organized by body system for ease of reference. Each chapter includes a review of the current standard of care for a particular topic, including assessment, differential diagnostic modalities, interprofessional collaboration, evidence-based treatment, and goals for transitions of care. Also covered are specific challenges and professional considerations in acute care. Clinical pearls and key takeaway boxes are woven throughout to underscore essential information. Special topics on palliative care, pain, and pain management are also covered. Instructor resources include PowerPoints and a test bank.Key Features:A comprehensive acute care textbook written by NPs for NPsOrganized by body system for ease of referenceIntegrates advanced nursing practice competenciesPromotes leadership skills, helps students to understand complex health care systems, and embodies core principles of interprofessional team practiceIncludes clinical pearls, key takeaway boxes, evidence-based practice resourcesDelivers robust teaching/learning package

Inhalt

List of Contributors

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgements

PART I: ROLE, SCOPE, AND STANDARDS OF THE ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONE

Chapter 1. Development of the Role of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

PART II. CLINICAL PRACTICE OF THE ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER: DISORDERS OF BODY SYSTEMS

Chapter 2. Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Disorders

Chapter 3. Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 4. Cardiovascular Surgery

Chapter 5. Thoracic Surgery

Chapter 6. Vascular Disorders

Chapter 7. Pulmonary Disorders

Chapter 8. Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 9. Hematologic, Immunologic, and Oncologic Disorders

Chapter 10. Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 11. Nutritional Considerations in Acute Care

Chapter 12. Kidney Disorders

Chapter 13. Genitourinary and Gynecologic Disorders

Chapter 14. Integumentary Disorders

Chapter 15. Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chapter 16. Neurologic Disorders

Chapter 17. Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Cognitive Health Disorders

PART III: GENERAL CLINICAL TOPICS FOR THE ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER

Chapter 18. Infectious Disease

Chapter 19. Management of Traumatic Injury in Adults and Older Adults

Chapter 20. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid Base

Chapter 21. Shock

Chapter 22. Poisoning and Drug Toxicities

Chapter 23. Solid Organ Transplantation

Chapter 24. Gerontological Principles of Aging

PART IV: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR ADULT-GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSING PRACTICE

Chapter 25. Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Chapter 26. Pain and Pain Management

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.3.2023
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitsfachberufe
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Intensivmedizin
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege ► Altenpflege
• Themenwelt: Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Anästhesie / Intensivmedizin
• ISBN-13: 9780826152336 / 9780826152336