{"product_id":"9780729579964","title":"Clinical Companion: Medical-Surgical Nursing","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully-revised for Australian and New Zealand medical-surgical nursing students, the second edition of \u003ci\u003eClinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is a user-friendly, quick-find guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e has been fully revised and updated to address situations Australian and New Zealand medical-surgical nursing students will most frequently face during their clinical placement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon diseases and disorders are presented in a practical format – from cause, signs and symptoms through to diagnosis, treatment, complications and nursing considerations. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first local edition of the \u003ci\u003eClinical Companion\u003c\/i\u003e was regarded as an indispensable quick-reference guide, and this new release will prove even more valuable; providing practical suggestions and helpful tips to assist with nursing care and learning outcomes, along with the useful new content.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach of the book’s 14 chapters has been fully revised to include the most relevant and up-to-date information. Appendices have also been enhanced, with new features including updated Life Support flow charts aligning with the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComprehensive yet succinct, the book’s convenient format makes it easy for nurses to carry; eliminating the need to lug around a hefty hardback on clinical placement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Companion Medical-Surgical Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for student nurses, and continues the ongoing success of the US editions. The book is also a must-have guide for graduates, as well as registered nurses re-entering acute care practice after a period of absence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate learning package – available October 2011\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Companion Medical Surgical Nursing, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal resource to accompany \u003ci\u003eLewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing, 3rd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e by Brown\u0026amp;Edwards, and the exciting new \u003ci\u003eLewis Medical Surgical Simulation Learning System\u003c\/i\u003e ANZ adaptation – both of which will be available in October 2011. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBullet point layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcons highlighting ‘Hints’ throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear, useful and consistent headings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystems based approach to: * Common diseases * definition, causes, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, tests and treatment, management, complications * Assessment * Common tests * Pharmacology (common drugs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 colour line drawings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll chapters fully revised and updated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix 1- Life support flow charts updated to the 2010 Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Appendix 4 - Handover chart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated websites and references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy Gayle McKenzie, RN, MEd, GDipAdvNsg (ICU), GCertAdvNsg (Ed), BSocSc, MRCNA; and Tanya Porter, RN, BN, GDipAdvNsg (Emerg), MEd","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117637583088,"sku":"9780729579964","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780729579964_p0.jpg?v=1763623900","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780729579964","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}