CHAPTER 9 Gastrointestinal disorders Gastrointestinal Assessment: General, Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Enterocutaneous Fistula, Hepatic Failure, Peritonitis, Gastrointestinal assessment: general Goal of system assessment Evaluate for dysfunctional ingestion and digestion…
CHAPTER 1 General concepts in caring for the critically ill Acid-base Imbalances, Alterations in Consciousness, Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Mechanical Ventilation, Nutritional Support, Pain, Prolonged Immobility, Sedation and…
CHAPTER 4 Respiratory disorders Respiratory Assessment: General, Acute Asthma Exacerbation, Acute Lung Injury and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Acute Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Failure, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Embolus, Pulmonary Hypertension, Respiratory assessment:…
CHAPTER 7 Neurologic disorders General Neurologic Assessment, Brain Death, Cerebral Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Care of the Patient After Intracranial Surgery, Meningitis, Neurodegenerative and Neuromuscular Disorders, Status Epilepticus, Stroke: Acute…
CHAPTER 2 Managing the critical care environment Bioterrorism, Emerging Infections, Emotional and Spiritual Support of the Patient and Significant Others, Ethical Considerations in Critical Care, Patient Safety, Bioterrorism Bioterrorism is…
CHAPTER 28 Self-Management Stress and Time Catherine A. Hill This chapter examines the concept of self-management—developing self-expression and behaviors that match organizational cultures, social contexts, and the occupational expectations as…
CHAPTER 29 Managing Your Career Debra Hagler Successful people actively manage their careers rather than wait for “lucky breaks.” Although trusted others may guide or influence career development, every individual…
CHAPTER 12 Managing Costs and Budgets Trudi B. Stafford Objectives • Explain several major factors that are escalating the costs of health care. • Evaluate different reimbursement methods and their incentives to…
CHAPTER 21 Translating Research into Practice Margarete Lieb Zalon The importance of research in the development of the scientific basis for nursing practice is described in this chapter. The role…
CHAPTER 17 Leading Change Mary Ann T. Donohue Objectives • Analyze the general characteristics of change in open-system organizations. • Relate the models of planned change to the process of low-level change….
