The Clinical Companion for Ignatavicius & Workman: Medical-Surgical Nursing

A Convenient Quick Reference for Clinical Days and Study Resource

This reader-friendly guide is written in a direct-address style, making it an ideal companion for clinical days and a valuable study resource for essential information. The A-Z synopses of diseases and disorders, along with related collaborative care, serve as a quick reference and study aid for nursing students and professionals alike.

Streamlined Format for Effective Nursing Care

The streamlined format helps you focus on nursing care priorities, while the consistent collaborative care format ensures you’re well-prepared for clinical days. Additionally, Special Considerations highlights important aspects of nursing care, such as:

• Genetic/Genomic Considerations
• Considerations for Older Adults
• Women’s Health Considerations
• Cultural Considerations

National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) icons are also included, ensuring safe and effective care by highlighting safety information identified in The Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals.

Key Features and Benefits

This clinical companion offers a range of benefits, including:

• Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing sections for a quick, one-stop review of critical concepts
• A-Z thumb tabs for rapid access to clinical information
• 10 quick-reference appendices covering essential clinical topics, such as:
• Guide to Head-To-Toe Physical Assessment of Adults
• Terminology Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
• Laboratory Values
• Interventions for Common Environmental Emergencies
• Chemical and Biological Agents of Terrorism
• Discharge Planning
• Electrocardiographic Complexes, Segments, and Intervals
• The Patient Requiring Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation
• The Patient Requiring Chest Tubes
• Communication Quick Reference for Spanish-Speaking Patients
• Updated content matching the Ignatavicius & Workman textbook for a seamless reference and study experience
• Refined Nursing Safety Priorities highlights, divided into three types: Drug Alert!, Critical Rescue!, and Action Alert! to help recognize critical situations
• Improved table readability and highlighted headings and Nursing Safety Priority boxes using color

With its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly design, this clinical companion is an indispensable resource for nursing students and professionals seeking to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.