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Book Detail
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Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing
Hickey, Joanne V.
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Previous ISBN (13): 9780397553198 Category: Nursing: Neurology Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Dimensions: 11.2 x 1.6 x 8.6 in
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Synopsis:
The new, fifth edition of this award-winning classic prepares its user s for delivering expert care in this most challenging nursing specialt y. It addresses neuroanatomy, assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and m anagement of the complete range of neurological disorders for which nu rses provide patient care, including trauma, stroke, tumors, seizures, headache, aneurysms, infections, degenerative disorders, and features new chapters on neurological critical care and peripheral neuropathie s. The new edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect standards of care based on evidenced-based practice. It now includes separate path ophysiology sections in each chapter; new resource guides, such as Int ernet sites and professional and patient information sources; key poin ts summaries; and nursing research features. Disease prevention, risk assessment, and health promotion are now incorporated into the managem ent presentations.
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