ISBN: 9781582551593 - handbook of signs and symptoms (10 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Handbook of Signs & Symptoms, 5th Edition The newly updated Handbook of Signs & Symptoms, 5e proves it is still the must-have clinical nursing tool for improving patient safety, by increasing assessment accuracy. Quick-scan entries from A to Z offer the on-the-spot answers you need for more than 500 signs and symptoms, covering definitions, causes, patient history, exams, diagnostics, and interventions. Save time and increase your assessment confidence: Reach for this crucial guide Improve patient safety with . . . - NEW signs and symptoms related to emerging diseases and disorders, including avian influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, Kawasaki disease, and the currently epidemic metabolic syndrome - NEW appendix provides definitions and common causes of 250 less-familiar or nonspecific signs and symptoms - NEW techniques for evoking patient responses - NEW pediatric, psychiatric, and nail and tongue signs - NEW focus on obtaining health history needed for comprehensive, reliable documentation - Quick-reference A to Z format arms you with assessment guidance for 530 signs and symptoms6 - Convenient carry-it-with-you or keep-it-handy] size - Up-to-date methods for determining each sign or symptom's identity, cause, and nursing implications - Description of sign or symptom is followed by: o History and physical examination - Guidelines for detailed history and exam: what to ask, what to examine, and how o Emergency interventions - Life-, limb-, and organ-threatening signs and symptoms, with recommended nursing interventions o Medical causes - Differential diagnosis: common causative diseases and disorders related to each sign and symptom, and subtle indicators that keep assessments on track o Other causes - Medications and herbal remedies associated with each complaint o Special considerations - Patient positioning to ease comfort; preparation for diagnostic testing; reducing anxiety; signs of complications o Patient counseling - Patient teaching for comfort and safety; explaining causes, treatment, and possible outcomes; providing support referrals o Pediatric pointers, Geriatric pointers, and Gender cues - Age and gender issues affecting sign and symptom's presentation, detection, and interpretation - Charts help differentiate among a sign or symptom's multiple causes, and differences among similar signs and symptoms - Tables on signs and symptoms relating to bioterrorism agents and herbal remedies.…

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. 2/E. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Zustand: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: New. This is a Brand-new US Edition. This Item may be shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.

Zustand: Used. pp. ix + 678 Illus.

Zustand: Used. pp. ix + 678.

hardcover. Zustand: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.