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Author:   Linda A. LaCharity, PhD, RN (Formerly, Accelerated Program Director, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA) ,  Candice K. Kumagai, MSN, RN (Formerly, Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA) ,  Shirley M. Hosler, MSN, RN (Formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9780323779166

ISBN 10:   0323779166
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   06 April 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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PART ONE: INTRODUCTION Guidelines for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Decisions PART TWO: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMMON HEALTH SCENARIOS 1. Pain 2. Cancer 3. Immunologic Problems 4. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems 5. Safety and Infection Control 6. Respiratory Problems 7. Cardiovascular Problems 8. Hematologic Problems 9. Neurologic Problems 10. Visual and Auditory Problems 11. Musculoskeletal Problems 12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems 13. Diabetes Mellitus 14. Other Endocrine Problems 15. Integumentary Problems 16. Renal and Urinary Problems 17. Reproductive Problems 18. Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing 19. Pediatric Problems 20. Pharmacology 21. Emergencies and Disasters 22. Psychiatric-Mental Health Problems PART THREE: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMPLEX HEALTH SCENARIOS Case Study 1 - Chest Pressure, Indigestion, and Nausea Case Study 2 - Dyspnea and Shortness of Breath Case Study 3 - Multiple Clients on a Medical-Surgical Unit Case Study 4 - Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Decreased Urine Output Case Study 5 - Diabetic Ketoacidosis Case Study 6 - Home Health Case Study 7 - Spinal Cord Injury Case Study 8 - Multiple Patients with Adrenal Gland Disorders Case Study 9 - Multiple Clients with Gastrointestinal Problems Case Study 10 - Multiple Patients with Pain Case Study 11- Multiple Clients with Cancer Case Study 12 - Gastrointestinal Bleeding Case Study 13 - Head and Leg Trauma and Shock Case Study 14 - Septic Shock Case Study 15 - Heart Failure Case Study 16 - Multiple Patients with Peripheral Vascular Disease Case Study 17 - Respiratory Difficulty After Surgery Case Study 18 - Long-Term Care Case Study 19 - Pediatric Clients in Clinic and Acute Care Setting Case Study 20 - Multiple Patients with Mental Health Disorders Case Study 21 - Childbearing

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Linda A. LaCharity formerly, Accelerated Program Director, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Candice K. Kumagai formerly, Clinical Instructor, School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA. Shirley M. Hosler formerly, Nursing Instructor, School of Nursing, National American University, USA.

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