AACN advanced critical care nursing.9781416032199 AACN AACN American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses AACN American Association of Colleges of Nursing AACN Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (General Motors) advanced critical care nursing. Ed. by Karen K. Carlson. Elsevier Saunders 2009 1597 pages $99.95 Hardcover RT120 This resource will help experienced staff and nurses in advanced practice roles care for critical care patients in any clinical setting. In addressing patient conditions, each body system is considered separately, emphasizing the relationship among complex scientific, anatomic anatomic /ana·tom·ic/ (an?ah-tom´ik) anatomical. Anatomic Related to the physical structure of an organ or organism. , pharmacologic pharmacologic /phar·ma·co·log·ic/ (-kah-loj´ik) pertaining to pharmacology or to the properties and reactions of drugs. pharmacological, pharmacologic pertaining to pharmacology. , and pathophysiologic concepts. The book begins with a look at the current critical care environment, then addresses topics that affect all critical care patients, with chapters on symptom management, nutrition, and family-centered care. The next several sections are organized by body system. The final section looks at special populations, such as pregnant patients, oncology patients, and patients with chemical dependencies chemical dependency n. A physical and psychological habituation to a mood- or mind-altering drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. chemical dependency . Learning features include case studies, and boxes on nutrition, research utilization, and multidisciplinary plans of care. The art program offers color and b&w illustrations, photos, and medical images to explain difficult concepts, demonstrate procedures, and illustrate equipment. Carlson was a critical care clinical nurse specialist clinical nurse specialist n. A nurse who has advanced knowledge and competence in a particular area of nursing practice, such as in cardiology, oncology, or psychiatry. . ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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