19 Gastrointestinal, Liver and Nutritional Alterations Andrea Marshall, Teresa Williams, Christopher Gordon Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • describe the changes in normal…
2 Resourcing Critical Care Denise Harris, Ged Williams Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • describe historical influences on the development of critical care…
6 Essential Nursing Care of the Critically Ill Patient Bernadette Grealy, Wendy Chaboyer Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • identify risks posed to…
8 Family and Cultural Care of the Critically Ill Patient Marion Mitchell, Denise Wilson, Vicki Wade Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • describe…
5 Ethical Issues in Critical Care Amanda Rischbieth, Julie Benbenishty Learning objectives After reading this chapter, you should be able to: • understand the diversity and complexities of ethical…
Identify types of seizures as well as the potential causes and pathophysiology of seizures. Identify factors that influence the choice of antiepileptic medications in treating seizure disorders. Identify the prototypes…
Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Understand the major effects of endogenous insulin on body tissues. Identify the clinical manifestations of type 1 and type 2 diabetes…
Describe important elements in the physiology of hemostasis and thrombosis. Discuss possible consequences of blood clotting disorders. Compare and contrast heparin and warfarin in terms of indications for use, onset…
Discuss the role of prostaglandins in the etiology of pain, fever, and inflammation. Identify the major manifestations of fever and inflammation. Understand the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis. Understand the pathophysiology of…
Apply the rights of medication administration in the care of a patient. Illustrate knowledge needed to administer medications to a patient. Identify and interpret the drug orders for medication administration….
