Chapter 6 Clinical governance and safety in the use of medicines CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 94 Clinical governance/quality strategy 94 Errors in the management of medicines 95 Sources of errors 97…
Chapter 3 The role of the nurse in drug therapy CHAPTER CONTENTS Introduction 29 The role of the nurse in drug therapy 29 Requisites for the role 29 The role…
CHAPTER 21. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Kim A. Noble OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify the three primary fluid compartments…
CHAPTER 27. Hemodynamic Monitoring Maureen Mclaughlin OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify surgical patients who may benefit from hemodynamic monitoring based…
CHAPTER 44. Peripheral Vascular Care Maureen E. Lisberger OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Explain three factors that affect peripheral circulation. 2….
CHAPTER 24. Thermoregulation Vallire D. Hooper OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the physiology of thermoregulation. 2. Identify two complications of…
CHAPTER 48. Bariatric Care Kim A. Noble OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal…
CHAPTER 26. Pain and Comfort Management Linda Wilson, H. Lynn Kane and Kathleen Falkenstein OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Define pain,…
CHAPTER 41. Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental Care Denise O’Brien OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe anatomy and physiology of oral cavity pertinent to the…
CHAPTER 42. Orthopedic Care Nancy Saufl OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe common orthopedic surgical procedures and their associated nursing interventions….
