High-Acuity Nursing

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in critical care, acute care nursing, and as a supplemental text in advanced medical-surgical nursing. Complete guide to high-acuity nursing in all care settings High-Acuity Nursing provides a comprehensive knowledge set needed to care for adult patients with complex, unpredictable conditions across settings, from high-skill, long-term facilities to critical care units. Focusing on the relationship between pathophysiology and the nursing process, the text encourages students to think critically to reach optimal clinical decisions for high-acuity patients. All chapters in the7th editionhave been updated and many have been reorganized and expanded. A new chapter focuses on palliative care and end-of-life issues, and new features address quality and safety, along with genetic considerations. High-Acuity Nursing, 7th Edition, is also available viaPearson eText,a simple-to-use, mobile, personalized reading experience that lets instructors connect with and motivate students right in their eTextbook.Additional ISBNs: 9780134459295, 0134459296, 9780134460024, 0134460022