Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition

This comprehensive clinical companion is designed specifically for undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing students, Diploma of Nursing students, Registered and enrolled nurses re-entering acute care practice after a period of absence. It provides accessible information to assist with nursing care, including the assessment and management of people experiencing chronic, acute, and complex health issues.

Key Features and Updates

• Accessible information for nursing care, including assessment and management of chronic, acute, and complex health issues
• Body system chapters featuring overview, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of related conditions
• Common diseases and disorders presented by causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, complications, and nursing considerations
• New chapter on mental health considerations
• Hint boxes on the assessment and management of the deteriorating patient throughout the book
• Revised and updated nutrition section
• Revised and updated renal chapter, with a focus on diabetes and obesity
• Revised and updated wound care section
• Chapter 2 includes ISBAR in the documentation process
• Life support charts included as a ready reference in the front and back of the book

This clinical companion can be used in conjunction with Brown & Edwards Lewiss Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition as part of the medical-surgical suite of resources or as a stand-alone quick reference guide.

About the Authors

Gayle McKenzie and Tanya Porter have extensive experience in the field of medical-surgical nursing and bring their expertise to this comprehensive clinical companion.

Publication Details

ISBN-13: 9780729542166

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Publication date: 2/11/2015

Edition number: 3

Pages: 504

This clinical companion is an essential resource for nursing students and healthcare professionals looking for a reliable and up-to-date guide to medical-surgical nursing.