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Book SynopsisA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKWhen the First World War broke out, the suffragettes suspended their campaigning and joined the war effort. For pioneering suffragette doctors (and life partners) Flora Murray and Louisa Garrett Anderson that meant moving to France, where they set up two small military hospitals amidst fierce opposition. Yet their medical and organisational skills were so impressive that in 1915 Flora and Louisa were asked by the War Ministry to return to London and establish a new military hospital in a vast and derelict old workhouse in Covent Garden's Endell Street. That they did, creating a 573-bed hospital staffed from top to bottom by female surgeons, doctors and nurses, and developing entirely new techniques to deal with the horrific mortar and gas injuries suffered by British soldiers. Receiving 26,000 wounded men over the next four years, Flora and Louisa created such a caring atmosphere that soldiers begged to be sent to Endell Street. And then, following the end of the war and the Spanish Flu outbreak, the hospital was closed and Flora, Louisa and their staff were once again sidelined in the medical profession.The story of Endell Street provides both a keyhole view into the horrors and thrills of wartime London and a long-overdue tribute to the brilliance and bravery of an extraordinary group of women.Trade ReviewThis is the best book I've read about the First World War since Vera Brittain's Testament of Youth...With her impressively focused research and eye for human detail, Wendy Moore has produced an unforgettable microcosm...this fascinating book is a microcosm of early 20th-century Britain at its very best - and its very worst. -- Ysenda Maxtone Graham * The Times *Rarely is a book so important, so timely...vividly and meticulously written, Endell Street is a masterpiece to stretcher straight into a major film studio...[an] unmissable, thrilling read. -- Philippa Stockley * Evening Standard *Fascinating, carefully researched... Moore is superb at describing the medical advances that resulted in seven research papers by Endell Street doctors being published in The Lancet, among the first ever by women. * Guardian *Moore has scoured archives and diaries to produce a meticulously researched history of this extraordinary institution.... By writing this splendid book, Moore has ensured that the efforts of these pioneering women will never be forgotten. * Literary Review *Meticulously researched, written with élan and wit, Moore's account comes at just the right time... [it] reminds us that people can rise to an occasion, that the biggest advances - for medicine, for humanity - can come during the toughest times, as a result of the toughest times. It reminds us that great courage and great ingenuity are possible even when the world feels very dark. * New York Times *Informative, compelling and poignant, Endell Street is a forgotten story superbly told. * Times Literary Supplement *An absorbing and powerful narrative...Moore has an eye for detail that brings her story to life. * Wall Street Journal *Endell Street is an absolute delight. Wendy Moore has performed an incredible feat of historical detective work, and the result is a gripping account of courage and determination in the face of death. It is impossible not to love the suffragette surgeons as they fought for the wounded abroad and for women's rights at home. -- Amanda ForemanHow can a spectacular story like Endell Street just disappear? Luckily for us, it fell into the hands of one of our finest biographers. Wendy Moore's rich storyteller's voice has brought back the lives and achievements of these brave and brilliant women. -- Andrea Wulf, author of THE INVENTION OF NATUREThe story of the extraordinary women who ran the 'Suffragettes' Hospital' is visceral, timely, urgent and spellbinding. Wendy Moore's book is utterly involving and deeply thought-provoking, and all I can do is urge you to read it. -- Helen CastorFew authors write as colourfully and compellingly about the past as Wendy Moore. In her deft hands, the horrors of the First World War and the heroic efforts of the suffragette surgeons are conjured back to life. Meticulously researched and beautifully executed, Endell Street is an important book that shows Moore to be the masterful storyteller that she is. -- Lindsey Fitzharris, author of THE BUTCHERING ARTEndell Street is an extraordinary story, and beautifully told. -- Anita AnandTable of Contents1: A Good Feeling 2: A Sort of Holiday 3: Sunshine and Sweetness 4: Good God! Women! 5: Serfs and Slaves 6: Almost Manless 7: Pioneers, O Pioneers! 8: The March of the Women 9: Darkest Before Dawn 10: Full of Ghosts 11: The Soft Long Sleep

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice 2. Learning Anesthesia 3. Anesthesia Information Systems SECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY 4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles 5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology 6. Autonomic Nervous System 7. Inhaled Anesthetics 8. Intravenous Anesthetics 9. Opioids 10. Local Anesthetics 11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 12. Anesthesia Neurotoxicity SECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication 14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique 15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems 16. Airway Management 17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia 18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks 19. Positioning and Associated Risks 20. Anesthetic Monitoring 21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis 22. Hemostasis 23. Fluid Management 24. Blood Therapy SECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS 25. Cardiovascular Disease 26. Congenital Heart Disease 27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease 28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease 29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease 30. Central Nervous System Disease 31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 32. Orthopedics 33. Obstetrics 34. Pediatrics 35. Elderly Patients 36. Organ Transplantation 37. Outpatient Surgery 38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room Locations SECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD 39. Postanesthesia Recovery 40. Perioperative Pain Management SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE 41. Critical Care Medicine 42. Anesthesia for Trauma 43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters 44. Chronic Pain Management 45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 46. Operating Room Management 47. Awareness under Anesthesia 48. Quality and Patient Safety 49. Palliative Care 50. Sleep Medicine 51. Perioperative Surgical Home APPENDICES Basic Standards for Preanesthesia Care Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring Standards for Postanesthesia Care

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsUnit I: Fundamentals of Nursing 1. The Evolution of Nursing 2. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing 3. Documentation 4. Communication 5. Nursing Process and Critical Thinking 6. Cultural and Ethnic Considerations Unit II: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice 7. Asepsis and Infection Control 8. Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility 9. Hygiene and Care of the Patient's Environment 10. Safety 11. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Unit III: Introduction to Nursing Interventions 12. Vital Signs 13. Physical Assessment 14. Oxygenation 15. Elimination and Gastric Intubation 16. Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health 17. Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration 18. Fluids and Electrolytes 19. Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies 20. Complementary and Alternative Therapies 21. Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep 22. Surgical Wound Care 23. Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing Unit IV: Nursing Care Across the Life Span 24. Lifespan Development 25. Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death 26. Health Promotion and Pregnancy 27. Labor and Delivery 28. Care of the Mother and Newborn 29. Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs 30. Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent 31. Basic Pediatric Nursing Care 32. Care of the Child with a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder 33. Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult Unit V: Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing 34. Concepts of Mental Health 35. Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder Unit VI: Fundamentals of Community Health Nursing 36. Care of the Patient with an Addictive Personality 37. Home Health Nursing 38. Long-Term Care 39. Rehabilitation Nursing 40. Hospice Care Unit VII: Adult Health Nursing 41. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 42. Care of the Surgical Patient 43. Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder 44. Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder 45. Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder 46. Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder 47. Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder 48. Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder 49. Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder 50. Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder 51. Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder 52. Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder 53. Care of the Patient with a Visual or Auditory Disorder 54. Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder 55. Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder 56. Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS 57. Care of the Patient with Cancer Unit VIII: From Graduate to Professional 58. Professional Roles and Leadership Appendix A Abbreviations Appendix B Laboratory Reference Values References Glossary

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Book SynopsisLike the first edition, this is a seminal textbook for the advanced practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. This comprehensive work addresses all aspects of palliative care including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. It brings to the forefront current issues of health equity, managing through crisis, and meeting the needs of diverse populations. Each chapter contains case examples and a strong evidence base to support the highest quality of care. The text is written by leaders in the field and includes authors who have pioneered the role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative care. This volume offers advanced practice content and practical resources for clinical practice across all settings of care and encompassing all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.This newly revised edition has been reorganized to meet the needs of the APRN according to role delineation and practice issues. It offers foundation information on leadership, practice, and the Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments List of Contributors Section I The Palliative APRN 1 Palliative APRN Practice and Leadership: Past, Present, and Future Constance Dahlin and Patrick J. Coyne 2 Fundamental Skills and Education for the Generalist and Specialist Palliative APRN Dorothy Wholihan, Charles Tilley, and Adrienne Rudden 3 Credentialing, Certification, and Scope of Practice Issues for the Palliative APRN Kerstin Lea Lappen, Matthew McGraw, and Kate Meyer Section II Palliative APRN Roles 4 The Palliative APRN in Administration Karen Mulvihill 5 The Palliative APRN in Nursing Education Carrie L. Cormack and Kathleen O. Lindell 6 The Palliative APRN in Policy and Payment Models Marian Grant 7 The Palliative APRN in Research and Evidence-Based Practice Janice Linton and Joan G. Carpenter Section III Clinical Settings of Palliative APRNs 8 The Palliative APRN in the Medical, Surgical, and Geriatrics Patient Care Unit Phyllis B. Whitehead and Carolyn White 9 The Palliative APRN in the Intensive Care Setting Clareen Wiencek 10 The Palliative APRN in the Emergency Department Sarah Loschiavo and Angela Starkweather 11 The Palliative APRN in the Palliative Care Clinic Brooke Smith and Lisa A. Stephens 12 The Palliative APRN in Primary Care Rosemary Gorman, Dorothy Wholihan, and Sarah Bender 13 The Palliative APRN in Specialty Cardiology Beth Fahlberg, Ann Laramee, and Erin Donaho 14 The Palliative APRN in the Community Setting Nicole DePace 15 The Palliative and Hospice APRN in Hospice and Home Health Programs Rikki N. Hooper, Chari Price, and Jamie Lee Rouse 16 The Palliative APRN in Rehabilitation Lorie Resendes Trainor 17 The Palliative APRN in Telehealth Katherine Kyle and Constance Dahlin 18 The Palliative APRN in the Rural Community Traci Sickich 19 The Palliative APRN in Residential Facilities Melissa McClean and Victoria Nalls Section IV Populations at Risk 20 Health Disparities in Palliative Care and Social Determinants of Health Alma Y. Dixon and Cecilia R. Motschenbacher 21 Economically Disadvantaged Urban Dwellers Natasha Curry 22 Inclusive Palliative Care within the LGBTQ+ Community Jessica Nymeyer 23 Care of Veterans with Palliative Care Needs Alice C. Foy, Robert David Rice, and Joseph Albert Melocoton 24 Recurrent Disease and Long-Term Survivorship Denice Economou and Brittany Bradford Section V Pediatric Palliative Care 25 The Pediatric Palliative APRN Cheryl Ann Thaxton and Nicole Sartor 26 The Pediatric Palliative APRN in the Acute Care Setting Faith Kinnear and Gina Santucci 27 The Pediatric Palliative APRN in Perinatal and Neonatal Palliative Care Maggie C. Root and Mallory Fossa 28 The Pediatric Palliative APRN in the Clinic Alice Bass and Vanessa Battista 29 The Pediatric Palliative APRN in Oncology Amy Corey Haskamp and Joanne M. Greene 30 The Pediatric Palliative APRN in the Community Joan "Jody" Chrastek and Jaime Hensel 31 Communication in Pediatric Palliative Care Mallory Fossa, Julia McBee, and Rachel Rusch Section VI Communication in Palliative Care 32 Advance Care Planning: Advance Directives, Medical Order Sets, and Surrogate Decision-Making Hannah N. Farfour 33 Family Meetings Jennifer Gentry, Kerrith McDowell, and Paula McKinzie 34 Communication at the End of Life Marlene E. McHugh, Penelope R. Buschman, and Susan M. Delisle Section VII Psychosocial, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care 35 Culturally Respectful Palliative Care Helen Foley and Polly Mazanec 36 Ensuring Quality Spiritual Care Betty Ferrell 37 Life Review Jamil Davis, Mimi Jenko, and James C. Pace 38 Grief and Bereavement Katharine Adelstein and Elizabeth Archer-Nanda Section VIII Symptoms 39 Anorexia and Cachexia Robert Smeltz and Renata Shabin 40 Bowel Symptoms Kimberly Chow and Lauren Koranteng 41 Fatigue Shila Pandey 42 Nausea and Vomiting Katherine E. DeMarco 43 Pain Judith A. Paice 44 Respiratory Symptoms Ember S. Moore and Kathleen Broglio 45 Cognitive Impairment Abraham A. Brody and Donna E. McCabe 46 Serious Mental Illness Kristyn Pellecchia and Ryan Murphy 47 Patients with Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnoses Jeannine M. Brant and Tonya Edwards 48 Anxiety Kira Stalhandske 49 Delirium Bonnie D. Evans and Erica J. Hickey 50 Depression and Suicide John Chovan 51 Palliative Emergencies Ann Quinn Syrett, Marcia J. Buckley, and Beth Carlson 52 Challenging Symptoms: Pruritus, Hiccups, Dry Mouth, Fevers, and Sleep Disorders Barton T. Bobb and Devon S. Wojcikewych Section IX Ethical Considerations 53 Navigating Ethical Dilemmas Nessa Coyle and Timothy W. Kirk 54 Discontinuation of Cardiac Therapies Patricia Maani Fogelman and Janine A. Gerringer 55 Discontinuation of Respiratory Therapies Brenna Winn 56 Discontinuation of Other Life-Sustaining Therapies Kathy Plakovic and Jennifer Donoghue 57 Palliative Sedation David Collett and Kelly Baxter Appendix I Palliative APRN Billing and Coding Constance Dahlin Appendix II Perinatal and Pediatric Pain and Symptom Tables Constance Dahlin, Amy Corey Haskamp, Joanne Greene, Maggie Root, Mallory Fossa, Faith Kinnear, Alice Bass, Nicole Sarter, Gina Santucci, Cheryl Thaxton, Jaime Hensel, Jody Chrastek, and Vanessa Battista Index

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Book SynopsisOffering a systematic description of the main respiratory diseases found in adults, the Handbook covers the assessment, diagnosis, and nursing management of each condition. The Oxford Handbook of Respiratory Nursing second edition is a unique and invaluable companion for all healthcare professionals working within the specialty.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition This handbook is well laid out and ideal for the student, generalist and new specialist looking after respiratory patients in primary and secondary care * Nursing Standard *Table of Contents1: Jane Scullion: Introduction 2: Jane Scullion: Why work in respiratory nursing 3: Terry Robinson: Anatomy and physiology 4: Terry Robinson: Respiratory assessment 5: Terry Robinson: Respiratory investigations 6: Emma Tolley and Sanjay Agrawal: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) 7: Ruth McArthur: Asthma and allergies 8: Karen Payne: Bronchiectasis 9: Terry Robinson: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 10: Bernadette Donaghy: Cystic fibrosis 11: Jane Scullion: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) 12: Sanjay Agrawal: Lung cancer and mesothelioma 13: Jane Scullion: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) 14: Terry Robinson and Jacqui Pollington: Oxygen therapy 15: Terry Robinson: Pharmacology 16: Sarah Johnstone: Pleural effusion 17: Kayleigh Hawkes: Pneumonia 18: Terry Robinson: Pneumothorax 19: Elaine Baillie: Pulmonary embolism 20: Terry Robinson: Pulmonary hypertension 21: Dhiraj D Vara: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) 22: Helen Thuraisingam: Tuberculosis (TB) 23: Jane Scullion: Palliative Care 24: Jane Scullion: Pulmonary rehabilitation 25: Sanjay Agrawal: Smoking and public health 26: Jane Scullion: Sex, sexuality and breathlesssness 27: Terry Robinson: The multidisciplinary team (MDT) 28: Terry Robinson: Flying, altitude, and diving 29: Terry Robinson: Glossary 30: Jane Scullion: Useful Contacts

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Professional Issues and Accountability in Perioperative Nursing 2. Hand Hygiene and Appropriate Attire 3. Aseptic and Sterile Techniques 4. The Perioperative Environment 5. Maintaining a Safe Perioperative Environment 6. Preoperative Patient Care 7. Intraoperative Patient Care 8. Surgical Pharmacology and Anesthesia 9. Surgical Site Management 10. Care of Surgical Instruments 11. Postoperative Patient Care 12. Special Topics 13. Practice Questions Appendix A: The Perioperative Nursing Roles Appendix B: Answers to Practice Questions with Rationales Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION ONE: PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 1. Evolution of Perianesthesia Care 2. Standards, Legal Issues, and Practice Settings 3. Safety, Quality Improvement, and Regulatory and Accrediting Agencies 4. Research and Evidence-Based Practice SECTION TWO: PREOPERATIVE ASSESSMENT COMPETENCIES 5. Preoperative Evaluation 6. Preexisting Medical Conditions 7. Transcultural Nursing and Alternative Therapies 8. The Developmentally and Physically Challenged Patient SECTION THREE: LIFE SPAN COMPETENCIES 9. The Pediatric Patient 10. The Adolescent Patient 11. The Adult Patient 12. The Geriatric Patient SECTION FOUR: PERIANESTHESIA COMPETENCIES 13. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 14. Anesthesia, Moderate Sedation/Analgesia 15. Thermoregulation 16. Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting 17. Pain and Comfort SECTION FIVE: SYSTEM COMPETENCIES 18. Respiratory 19. Cardiovascular 20. Neurological 21. Endocrine 22. Gastrointestinal 23. General Surgery 24. Hematology 25. Renal/Genitourinary 26. Obstetrics and Gynecology 27. Ophthalmology 28. Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental 29. Orthopedics and Podiatry 30. Otorhinolaryngology 31. Peripheral Vascular Disease 32. Plastic and Reconstruction 33. Bariatrics 34. Trauma 35. Interventional Radiology and Special Procedures 36. Perianesthesia Complications SECTION SIX: EDUCATION AND DISCHARGE COMPETENCIES 37. Postoperative/Postprocedure Assessment 38. Discharge Criteria, Education, and Postprocedure Care APPENDICES Appendix A: Certification of Perianesthesia Nurses: The CPAN® and CAPA® Certification Programs Appendix B: Testing Concepts and Strategies

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1 Chapter Arthritis Pain of the Ankle 2 Chapter Arthritis of the Midtarsal Joints 3 Chapter Deltoid Ligament Strain 4 Chapter Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 5 Chapter Posterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome 6 Chapter Achilles Tendinitis 7 Chapter Achilles Tendon Rupture 8 Chapter Arthritis Pain of the Toes 9 Chapter Bunion Pain 10 Chapter Bunionette Pain 11 Chapter Morton's Neuroma 12 Chapter Plantar Fasciitis 13 Chapter Posterior Tibial Tendon Tear 14 Chapter Sesamoiditis 15 Chapter Metatarsalgia

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART 1: The Care Continuum 1. Epidemiology, Prevention, and Health Promotion 2. Screening and Early Detection 3. Survivorship 4. Palliative and End-of-Life Care 5. Nurse Navigation Across the Cancer Continuum 6. Communication and Shared Decision-Making PART 2: Scientific Basis for Practice 7. Carcinogenesis 8. Immunology 9. Precision Medicine 10. Genetic Risk Factors 11. Research Protocols and Clinical Trials PART 3: Site-Specific Cancer Considerations 12. Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers 13. Breast Cancer 14. Gastrointestinal Cancers 15. Genitourinary Cancers 16. Head and Neck Cancers 17. Infection Related Cancers 18. Leukemia 19. Lung Cancer 20. Lymphoma 21. Multiple Myeloma 22. Myelofibrosis NEW! 23. Neurologic System Cancers 24. Reproductive System Cancers 25. Skin Cancer PART 4: Treatment Modalities 26. Surgery 27. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and CAR-T Cell Therapy 28. Radiation Therapy 29. Chemotherapy, Hormonal Therapy, and Oral Adherence 30. Biotherapies: Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapies 31. Support Therapies and Vascular Access Devices 32. Pharmacologic Interventions 33. Complimentary and Integrative Modalities PART 5: Palliation of Symptoms 34. Cardiovascular Symptoms 35. Cognitive Symptoms 36. Endocrine Symptoms 37. Fatigue 38. Gastrointestinal Symptoms 39. Genitourinary Symptoms 40. Hematologic and Immune Symptoms 41. Integumentary Symptoms 42. Musculoskeletal Symptoms 43. Neurological Symptoms 44. Nutritional Issues 45. Pain 46. Respiratory Symptoms 47. Sleep Disturbances PART 6: Oncologic Emergencies 48. Metabolic Emergencies 49. Structural Emergencies PART 7: Psychological, Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Dimensions of Care 50. Body Image Considerations 51. Caregiver Burden 52. Social Determinants of Health and Financial Toxicity NEW! 53. Cultural and Spiritual Care 54. Psychosocial Disturbances and Coping 55. Sexuality and Sexual Dysfunction PART 8: Professional Practice 56. Standards of Practice and Professional Performances 57. Evidence-Based Practice 58. Principles of Education and Learning 59. Legal Issues 60. Ethical Issues 61. Professional Issues 62. Compassion Fatigue Index

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Book SynopsisHow does nutrition factor into nursing and health care careers? Find out with NUTRITION FOR HEALTH AND HEALTH CARE, 7th Edition! Packed with the latest clinical know-how, this resource enables you to leverage the power of diet therapy to make a real impact on patient lives. You'll uncover the science behind macro-nutrients, vitamins, minerals and metabolism, along with the many ways nutrition affects drugs, diseases and the human life cycle. And to support your success, the interactive MindTap platform features nutrition and diet therapy case studies, N.C.L.E.X.-style practice problems, the Diet & Wellness Plus app for setting and tracking nutritional goals--even an ebook that can read aloud to you!Table of Contents1. Overview of Nutrition and Health. 2. Digestion and Absorption. 3. Carbohydrates. 4. Lipids. 5. Protein. 6. Energy Balance and Body Composition. 7. Weight Management. 8. The Vitamins. 9. Water and the Minerals. 10. Nutrition through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation. 11. Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence. 12. Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood. 13. Nutrition Care and Assessment. 14. Nutrition Intervention and Diet���Drug Interactions. 15. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support. 16. Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress. 17. Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders. 18. Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders. 19. Nutrition and Liver Diseases. 20. Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus. 21. Nutrition and Cardiovascular Diseases. 22. Nutrition and Renal Diseases. 23. Nutrition, Cancer, and HIV Infection.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart 1: THE ROLE OF NUTRITION THERAPY IN HEALTH CARE. 1. Role of the Dietitian in the Health Care System. Part 2: THE NUTRITION CARE PROCESS. 2. The Nutrition Care Process. 3. Nutrition Assessment: Foundation of the Nutrition Care Process. 4. Nutrition Intervention and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation. 5. Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support. 6. Documentation of the Nutrition Care Process. Part 3: Introduction to Pathophysiology. 7. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance. 8. Acid-Base Balance. 9. Cellular and Physiological Response to Injury: The Role of the Immune System. 10. Nutritional Genomics. 11. Pharmacology. Part 4: Nutrition Therapy. 12. Diseases and Disorders of Energy Imbalance. 13. Diseases of the Cardiovascular System. 14. Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract. 15. Diseases of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract. 16. Diseases of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas. 17. Diseases of the Endocrine System. 18. Diseases of the Renal System. 19. Diseases of the Hematological System. 20. Diseases and Disorders of the Neurological System. 21. Diseases of the Respiratory System. 22. Metabolic Stress and the Critically Ill. 23. Neoplastic Disease. 24. Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System. 25. Metabolic Disorders. Appendixes. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSection A Dental Nursing: Serving the Public Section B Dental Nursing: Protecting Patients and Staff Section C Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Disease Section D Dental Disease, Prevention and Care Section E Human Disease Prevention and Care

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Book SynopsisF. VisserTrade ReviewA very persuasive brief, combining empirical data, logical argumentation, and appeals to compassion. JAMA An excellent addition to the debate surrounding physician-assisted suicide and choice at the end of life. Reading this book along with The Case Against Assisted Suicide (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2002) would provide a thorough grounding in this issue. Doody's Book Review Service Readers who are interested in a balanced counterpoint highlighting the best arguments of advocates and opponents of the legalization of assisted suicide should read both Physician-Assisted Dying and Foley and Hendin's book. New England Journal of Medicine 2005 This excellent book presents arguments supporting acceptance of physician-assisted death as an option for terminally ill patients who are suffering from extreme pain unrelieved by narcotics and whose only wish is to die. Choice 2005 The collection is the indispensable starting place for anyone wishing to become better informed about the present arguments over physician-assisted dying (especially in the United States), and it belongs in every high school, university, and medical library in the country. Humanist in Canada 2005 This is an excellent book for medical students, hospice personnel, and others involved in end-of-life care. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2005 An important contribution to the debate as to whether the choice of assisted death should be granted to those who seek it. Bulletin of Medical Ethics 2005 Provides a comprehensive account of the issue and will be of interest to professionals and patients at large. -- Antonio Casado da Rocha Metapsychology 2006Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of ContributorsIntroduction. False Dichotomy versus Genuine Choice: The Argument over Physician-Assisted DyingPart I: Perspectives on Mercy, Nonabandonment, Autonomy, and ChoiceChapter 1. The Quality of MercyChapter 2. Nonabandonment: A Central Obligation for PhysiciansChapter 3. The Role of Autonomy in Choosing Physician Aid in DyingChapter 4. Disability and Physician-Assisted DyingChapter 5. When Suffering Patients Seek DeathPart II: Clinical, Philosophical, and Religious Issues about the Ending of LifeChapter 6. Why Do People Seek Physician-Assisted Death? Chapter 7. Doctor-Patient Communication about Physician-Assisted SuicideChapter 8. When Hastened Death Is Neither Killing Nor Letting DieChapter 9. Physician-Assisted Suicide as a Last-Resort Option at the End of LifeChapter 10. Death: A Friend to Be Welcomed, Not an Enemy to Be DefeatedPart III: Open Practice in a Legally Tolerant EnvironmentChapter 11. The Oregon ExperienceChapter 12. The Distortion of Cases in OregonChapter 13. A Model That Integrates Assisted Dying with Excellent End-of-Life CareChapter 14. Thirty Years' Experience with Euthanasia in the Netherlands: Focusing on the Patient as a PersonChapter 15. The Death of My FatherChapter 16. Assisted Death in the Netherlands: Physicians at the Bedside When Help Is RequestedPart IV: Political and Legal FermentChapter 17. Political Strategy and Legal ChangeChapter 18. Legal Advocacy to Improve Care and Expand Options at the End of LifeChapter 19. Physician-Assisted Suicide: Shifting the Focus from Means to EndsChapter 20. Choice in Dying: A Political and Constitutional ContextChapter 21. Hastening Death: The Seven Deadly Sins of the Status QuoConclusion. Excellent Palliative Care as the Standard, Physician-Assisted Dying as a Last ResortIndex

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Book SynopsisRely on over 200 full-color flash cards for the most critical clinical information about common diseases and disorders. Colour-coded by body system, these handy cards familiarize students with the great deal of pathophysiologic information they must master.Table of Contents Gastrointestinal Endocrine Urologic Immune System Musculoskeletal Nervous System Cardiovascular Respiratory Sensory Dermatologic Mental Health Women's Health

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Book SynopsisPut information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology - with rationales in the test and intervention sections - help you deliver effective care with confidence. This is the perfect clinical companion to Medical Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice.

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Book SynopsisThis clinically-focused volume is informed by Lawrence I. Golbe's three decades of research and tertiary clinical care in progressive supranuclear palsy. It is an ideal source for the general neurologist seeking a refresher and the primary care provider, neurological nurse, or physical, occupational or speech therapist who must address their patients' specialized needs.Trade Review"Lawrence I. Golbe, a distinguished expert on Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, presents a timely guide for practicing clinicians. An essential reading and reliable roadmap in dynamic days."— Günter U. Höglinger, MD “Professor Golbe’s guide is the story, well told and easily read, of a passionate clinician’s long journey towards understanding of this rare disease. It is comprehensive, a literary landmark of 2018, and it gives optimism about eventual cure."— John C. Steele, M.D.Table of ContentsPreface 1. History 2. Descriptive Epidemiology 3. Analytical Epidemiology 4. Clinical Rating Scales for PSP 5. The Clinical Spectrum of PSP 6. Differential Diagnosis 7. Diagnostic Criteria for PSP 8. Diagnosis of Early PSP 9. Cognitive and Behavioral Features 10. Eye movement 11. Dysarthria 12. Dysphagia 13. Physical and Occupational Therapy 14. Palliative care 15. Sleep 16. Imaging 17. Genetics 18. Drug Treatment for General and Motor Features 19. Emergency Management of PSP 20. Organization and Infrastructure of PSP Care 21. What’s Coming? About the Author

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Book SynopsisSupports clinicians in providing the best possible care to patients with serious illnessThe first comprehensive clinical guide for practicing palliative care and hospice clinicians, this evidence-based reference is designed to promote best practices in the delivery of safe, compassionate patient care. With a dual focus on evaluation and intervention, the book covers all aspects of providing palliative and hospice care for vulnerable and diverse populations. It provides an overview of common disease manifestations, typical trajectories of illness, symptom management, and recommendations for nursing care.Written in easy-to-access outline format, the resource is organized by body system and includes common diagnoses encountered in palliative and hospice care. Individual diagnoses include a definition, incidence, etiology, pathophysiology, predisposing factors, subjective and objective data, diagnostic tests, differential diagnoses, complications,

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Book SynopsisNew OR nurses will welcome the third edition of this handy orientation-in-a-book, which distills volumes of operating room knowledge into one concise resource. Presenting complex skills and techniques in a simple and easy-to-follow format, the third edition is newly updated with AORN''s 2021 guidelines and contains new chapters on Emergency Preparedness for Disaster, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Development.This pocket-sized resource delivers current, evidence-based information in all the key areas of perioperative nursing with updated standards and techniques. Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs, this guide is organized to provide quick access to essential information on basic preparation, safety guidelines, and day-to-day practice in the OR. Beginning with surgery preparation, chapters then address the practice environment and surgical supplies, followed by basic surgical procedures.New to the Third Edition: Updated with 2021 AORN guidelines and regulatory standards Revised with new evidence-based information on surgical attire, telehealth visits, cleaning of equipment, sterile technique, use of hybrid operating rooms, anesthesia, and ACLS protocol New chapter: Emergency Preparedness for Disaster New chapter: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Key Features: Provides essential knowledge for new nurses and their preceptors Keeps experienced perioperative nurses up to date on changing operating room standards Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs for speedy information retrieval Includes Fast Facts boxes with self-assessment questions and clinical pearls

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Book SynopsisOffering a comprehensive guide to contraception and sexual health, the new edition of this practical handbook has been fully updated with the latest clinical guidance, research and methods, including new technologies.Giving clear and detailed information about all contraceptive methods, including how to use them, contra-indications, interactions and common patient anxieties, this guide takes an integrated approach to sexual health. It includes updated chapters on the consultation, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, and sexually transmitted infections. The new edition has been reformatted to increase accessibility and updated.With plenty of self-assessment exercises, question and answers and case scenarios, the Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health is an essential read for all nurses, midwives and allied health professionals working in community health and primary care settings.

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Book SynopsisDiploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is the new edition of the must-have study companion for trainee dental nurses preparing for the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ).Table of ContentsIntroduction to the Third Edition viii Acknowledgements ix About the Companion Website x Chapter 1: Unit 301: Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety 1 Overview of responsibilities 2 Employers’ responsibilities 3 Employees’ responsibilities – role of the dental nurse 5 Summary of Health and Safety requirements 11 Fire Precaution (Workplace) Regulations 11 First aid regulations 15 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) 17 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 26 Waste disposal 28 Ionising radiation 32 Occupational hazards 34 General safety measures 35 Chapter 2: Unit 302: Reflect on and Develop Your Practice 38 Reflect on performance 40 Implement a performance improvement plan 45 Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan 52 Compliance with registration requirements 53 Chapter 3: Unit 268: First Aid Essentials 68 Roles and responsibilities of the first aider 70 Incident assessment 76 Management of an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally 78 Management of an unresponsive casualty with breathing problems 82 Management of a choking casualty 86 Management of a wounded and bleeding casualty 88 Management of a casualty in shock 90 Management of minor injuries 91 Chapter 4: Unit 304: Prepare and Maintain Environment, Instruments and Equipment for Clinical Dental Procedures 93 Application of standard precautions of infection control 94 Application of health and safety measures 99 Application of suitable sterilisation methods 110 Safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste 116 Chapter 5: Unit 305: Offer Information and Support to Individuals on the Protection of their Oral Health 119 Correct identification of the patient 120 Gaining valid consent 121 Communication skills 121 Provide appropriate Oral Health Information 124 Demonstrate and advise on appropriate oral hygiene techniques 129 Chapter 6: Unit 306: Provide Chairside Support during the Assessment of Patients’ Oral Health 139 Types of patient records 140 Retrieve and make available the patient records 149 Setting up for the Assessment 149 Recording the verbal Assessment information 152 Recording relevant medical conditions 159 Maintaining confidentiality of the information 162 Chapter 7: Unit 307: Contribute to the Production of Dental Images 163 Maintain the health and safety of all persons 164 Set up for the taking of Dental Images 167 Process the dental films and mount them correctly 171 Store or save the images correctly 175 Contribute to quality assurance checks 176 Chapter 8: Unit 308: Provide Chairside Support during the Prevention and Control of Periodontal Disease and Caries, and the Restoration of Cavities 180 Before the procedure 182 During the procedure 193 After the procedure 200 Chapter 9: Unit 309: Provide Chairside Support during the Provision of Fixed and Removable Prostheses 203 Before the procedure 205 During the procedure 221 After the procedure 231 Chapter 10: Unit 310: Provide Chairside Support during Non-surgical Endodontic Treatment 236 Before the procedure 237 During the procedure 246 After the procedure 251 Chapter 11: Unit 311: Provide Chairside Support during the Extraction of Teeth and Minor Oral Surgery 253 Before the procedure 254 During the procedure 265 After the procedure 272 Chapter 12: Unit 312: Principles of Infection Control in the Dental Environment 278 Background knowledge of microorganisms 280 Infection 282 Occupational hazards – cross-infection and inoculation injury 283 Infection control 289 Details of cleaning techniques for reusable items 294 Decontamination room 299 Hazardous waste disposal 301 Relevant health and safety legislation, policies and guidelines 303 Chapter 13: Unit 313: Assessment of Oral Health and Treatment Planning 310 Oral health Assessments 311 Orthodontic clinical Assessment 335 Disease-related changes of the oral tissues 343 Effects of ageing on the soft tissues 345 Medical conditions that affect the oral tissues 346 Medical emergencies 349 Basic structure and function of Oral and dental anatomy 363 Common oral diseases 396 Chapter 14: Unit 314: Dental Radiography 397 Use of ionising radiation in dentistry 398 Ionising radiation regulations 401 Principles of Dental Radiography 406 Radiograph exposure, handling and processing faults 416 Quality assurance of films 420 Handling of chemicals 421 Chapter 15: Unit 315: Scientific Principles in the Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Procedures 425 Common Oral Diseases 426 Prevention and Management of Dental Disease 445 Manage and handle materials and instruments, and understand the purpose and stages of different Dental procedures 473 Administration of local anaesthesia 474 Cavity restoration with fillings 484 Periodontal therapy 502 Non-surgical endodontics 505 Prosthodontics 511 Orthodontics 540 Dental implants 543 Extractions and minor Oral surgery 546 Index 561

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Book SynopsisQuestions and Answers for Diploma in Dental Nursing, Level 3 is a comprehensive revision guide for dental nurses preparing for the written examination of the City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (formerly NVQ).Table of ContentsIntroduction vii How to Use This Book ix Unit 312: Principles of Infection Control in the Dental Environment Outcome 1 Understand the Process of Infection Control 3 Outcome 2 Understand the Significance of Microorganisms 15 Outcome 3 Understand the Management of Infectious Conditions Affecting Dental Patients 23 Outcome 4 Know the Various Methods of Decontamination 31 Outcome 5 Understand Relevant Health and Safety Legislation Policies and Guidelines 41 Unit 313: Assessment of Oral Health and Treatment Planning Outcome 1 Understand the Various Methods of Dental Assessment 53 Outcome 2 Know the Clinical Assessments Associated with Orthodontics 63 Outcome 3 Understand the Changes That May Occur in the Oral Tissues 71 Outcome 4 Know the Medical Emergencies That May Occur in the Dental Environment 79 Outcome 5 Know the Basic Structure and Function of Oral and Dental Anatomy 87 Unit 314: Dental Radiography Outcome 1 Know the Regulations and Hazards Associated with Ionising Radiation 103 Outcome 2 Know the Different Radiographic Films and Their Uses 111 Outcome 3 Understand the Imaging Process and the Different Chemicals Used 119 Outcome 4 Understand the Importance for Stock Control of Radiographic Films 129 Unit 315: Scientific Principles in the Management of Oral Health Diseases and Dental Procedures Outcome 1 Know the Common Oral Diseases 139 Outcome 2 Understand the Methods for the Prevention and Management of Oral Diseases 151 Outcome 3 Know How to Manage and Handle Materials and Instruments during Dental Procedures 163 Outcome 4 Understand the Purpose and Stages of Different Dental Procedures 183 Index 193

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Book SynopsisIn The Queen V, the beloved OB-GYN, celebrity doctor, and star of Bravo's Married to Medicine reveals the twelve principles behind a happy and healthy vagina...and other lady parts.After twenty years of private obstetrics and gynecological practice, there's nothing Dr. Jackie Walters hasn't seen. And now, in her new book, the widely-adored OB-GYN invites you to put your feet in the stirrups and investigate. Whether she's covering libido, contraceptives, labiaplasty, or fertility, Dr. Jackie educates readers with her characteristic grace and pragmatism. Both funny and informative, she brings you on a quest through the female reproductive system-answering all the burning (and itching, and smelling...) questions you've always been afraid to ask. Dr. Jackie knows that every woman is different, and she's designed a reading experience that's tailor-made for each individual. After taking a fun quiz to uncover your own vaginal personality (V.P.), you'll

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read guide helps an expectant mother prepare for her all-important day.Table of ContentsPreface1. How Our Thinking and Practice Have Changed2. How an Epidural Works3. Where, Who, and When4. The Preparation5. The Procedure6. The Imperfect Epidural7. Side Effects8. Uncommon Problems9. Rare Complications10. Conditions Affecting Epidurals and Spinals11. Spinals and Walking Epidurals12. Anesthesia for C-Sections13. After Your Delivery14. Alternatives to Epidurals15. Effects on the Baby16. In a NutshellAcknowledgmentsNotesGlossaryIndex

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Book SynopsisEasy-to-use tool for making your body & mind feel and work great. A handy yet detailed breakdown of what your body needs and the specifics of how food, and what it is made of can help or hinder you and all of your body functions. Tables show the nutritional breakdown of specific foods and what is required at what age and gender, all in 6 laminated pages. Suggested uses: ⢠Personal Fitness â achieve optimum performance from your body ⢠Dieting â no high priced diet, just eat using these guidelines ⢠Businesses â HR professionals, nutritionists, insurance companies, Doctors, gyms and health-focused grocers could provide free or custom guides to customers to promote good health for the individual or a company

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Book SynopsisThis book creates new ground for all health professionals working in cancer care to read, enjoy, look at and question their practice.'Caroline Adcock, Clinical Practice Educator Haematology and Oncology, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Cancer and Cancer Careis a complete study of cancer, the care of people with the disease and its impact on everyday life. Addressing the physical and psychosocial aspects of the illness in detail, it covers all fundamental aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and aspects of psychosocial support for all those affected by cancer: patients, their families, and their healthcare providers. Chapters include: - A review of the latest theory and evidence on over 30 separate topic areas - Reflective questionswhich challenge readers to reappraise what they have learned - Chapter overviewsand chapter summaries which highlight the key points <Trade ReviewIt’s really good to see patients’ psychological needs during and after treatment integrated in this book. The chapter on patient involvement is particularly welcome. The text is designed to be read in total or as a reference book, making it accessible to all. -- Carolyn Morris and Adrienne Morgan, Independent Cancer Patients′ Voices advocacy groupAn invaluable text for health professionals, researchers and policy makers. The editors have amassed an expert group of contributors and provide a truly holistic and multi-disciplinary view of cancer care. -- Phyllis Butow, Professor at the University of Sydney and Senior Principal Research Fellow, National Health and Medical Research Council, AustraliaWe welcome the publication of a book which recognises the importance of understanding cancer in the context of prevailing attitudes as well as how to personalise care for each patient. -- Professor Jane Maher, Joint Chief Medical Officer, Macmillan Cancer SupportThe book is logical, well presented with contributions from many well known and respected UK wide cancer professional leads. The authors address the holistic aspects of cancer covering the essential features of cell division, diagnosis, range of treatments and living with the impact of cancer with text that has a multi-professional interest. The chapters are underpinned well with latest evidence and an abundance of references with a focus on reinforcing learning through reflective questioning at the end of chapters. Health promotion and lifestyle changes for those living with the impact of cancer are well covered with a number of chapters focusing on different aspects. This book is a valuable resource for nurses and allied health professionals at all stages in their career and will provide readers will a significant evidence based overview of cancer, associated treatments and the holistic impact on both the cancer patient and their significant others. -- Gillian Knight, Macmillan lead Cancer Nurse, South Wales Cancer NetworkThis is an invaluable book on cancer care, which is relevant for health professionals across the multidisciplinary spectrum, researchers and policy makers. It is written in a style that is extremely contemporary in terms of treatment as well as outlook towards the disease and those who develop it. -- Rebecca MyattCancer and Cancer Care is a collection of chapters that discuss important aspects that need to be considered but most importantly incorporated in the care of people affected by cancer. The book’s use of reflective activities and vivid stories in the form of case studies helps to make the caring of the cancer patient come to life as something more than significant actions on a guideline tool... The stories breathe life into what is considered by many to be an emotionally challenging subject. The author’s enthusiasm for the topic is obvious throughout the book. -- Professor (Assis) Charalambous AndreasTable of ContentsPreface - Debbie Wyatt and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams Cancer in Context - Debbie Wyatt, Brooke Swash and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams Cancer Risk and Screening - Christine Campbell Cancer Detection and Diagnosis - Daniel Seddon and Paul McKenzie The Biology of Cancer - Debbie Wyatt and Victoria Bates Tumour Pathology: Classification, Grading and Staging - Paul Mansour Lifespan Perspectives: Children, Teenagers and Young Adults - Ruth Sadik and David Wright Lifespan Perspectives: Older Adults - Hazel Brodie Diversity and Equality in Cancer Care - Mark Johnson and Julie Fish Cancer and Mental Illness - Maureen Deacon and Elise Hymanson Cancer and Intellectual Disability - Irene Tuffrey-Wijne Surgery - George Foster, Tina Lightfoot and Dale Vimalchandran Cytotoxic Chemotherapy - Elaine Lennan Radiotherapy - Kate Parker, Ann Maloney and Debbie Wyatt Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation - Colin Thain and Jacqueline Bloomfield Biological Therapy - Anoop Haridass and Helen Neville-Webbe Gene Therapy - Fiona Gibbs Effective Communication in Cancer Care - Catherine Heaven and Claire Green Psychosocial Adjustment to Cancer - Nick Hulbert-Williams and Gill Hubbard Assessment of Psychological Wellbeing and Emotional Distress - Alex J Mitchell The Impact of Cancer on Family Members and Family Caregivers - Eila Watson and Mary Boulton The Impact of Cancer on Body Image and Sexuality - Daniel Kelly and Liz Forbat Psychological Care and Support for People Affected by Cancer - Alex King, Nicholas Hulbert-Williams and Samantha Flynn Survivorship and Self-Management in Cancer Care - Claire Foster Lifestyle Change and Health Promotion in Cancer Survivorship - Lee Hulbert-Williams The Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Cancer Care - Lesley Storey Art and Music Therapy in Cancer Care - Fay Mitchell and Leslie Bunt Spirituality and Existential Angst - Mark Cobb Adjusting to the Palliative Phase and Preparing for End of Life - Alison Conner and Kathryn Mannix Bereavement Support in Cancer Care - Margaret Foulkes Supporting Healthcare Professionals in Cancer Settings - Jan Woodhouse Involving and Engaging People Affected by Cancer - Gill Hubbard, Bill Culbard, Peter McAlear and Liz Forbat Clinical Drug Trials in Cancer Care - Pat Gillis and Emma Whitby Psychosocial Research in Cancer Care - Fiona Kennedy and Nicholas Hulbert-Williams

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Book SynopsisDrawing together the best of text, video and interactive material for the definitive guide to adult nursing. This one-stop-shop will enable students to understand the core aspects of care, learn the essential nursing skills and knowledge that underpin practice, deal with the complexities of the role and apply their learning to common conditions and patient groups. It has been developed in line with the 2018 NMC standards to provide a complete learning resource for adult nursing students. Key features: Uses patient centered care and evidence-based practice as guiding principles throughout Clear and engaging features to help students understand the core theory and knowledge, apply it to nursing practice,revise for assessments and exams, and go further in their independent study. 12 months free access to aninteractive eBook version, meaning you can access the book anytime. The book is supported by online

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding medicines management is central to the nursing role. As a nurse, you will need to make informed decisions about medicine use and optimisation that's tailored to each patient in your care. This book equips you with the theoretical and practical foundations to do just that. It covers the key components of medicines management for all fields, using a scenario-based approach to illustrate how each topic relates to your real-life practice .Key featuresFully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018)Scenarios and activities help you to translate the theory into evidence-based practice, from injections and dosing to safety and ethics. Now with new discussions on medicines adherence, access to medicines, cultural competence and treating children.Acts as a stepping stone to support your readiness to undertake a prescribing qualification upon registration

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Mental Health and Counselling provides a critical introduction to key debates about how problems of mental health are understood, and to the core approaches taken to working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. In drawing out the differences and intersections between professional and social understandings of mental health and counselling theory and practice, the book fosters critical thinking about effective and ethical work with mental health service users and therapy clients. With chapters by noted academic writers and service-user researchers, and content enlivened by activities, first-person accounts and case material, the book provides a key resource for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and those interested in the broader field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Understanding mental health: the emergence of the talking cure Chapter 1 The birth of psychiatry: questions of power, control and care - David W. Jones Chapter 2 The service-user movement - Jo Lomani Chapter 3 The history of the talking cure - Sarah Marks Chapter 4 Diagnosis, classification and the expansion of the therapeutic realm - David Harper Part 2 Presenting problems Chapter 5 Understanding sadness and worry - Naomi Moller and Gina Di Malta Chapter 6 Trauma and crisis - Andrew Reeves and Christina Buxton Chapter 7 Relationships and intimacy - Naomi Moller Chapter 8 Understanding psychological formulation - Lucy Johnstone Part 3 Models of working Chapter 9 The psychodynamic approach - David Kaposi Chapter 10 Cognitive behavioural therapy - Simon P. Clarke Chapter 11 The humanistic approach - Michael Sims and Gina Di Malta Chapter 12 The pluralistic approach - Julia McLeod and John McLeod Part 4 Counselling in practice Chapter 13 The therapeutic relationship - Daragh Keogh and Ladislav Timulak Chapter 14 Beyond the individual - Andreas Vossler Chapter 15 Beyond face to face: technology-based counselling - Andreas Vossler Chapter 16 Context of practice: boundaries and ethics - Clare Symons Part 5 Contemporary issues: mental health and society Chapter 17 The politics of research and evidence - Rebecca Hutten Chapter 18 Mental health, criminal justice and the law - David W. Jones Chapter 19 Individual or social problems? - David Kaposi Chapter 20 Living in a therapeutic culture - Joanne Brown and Barry Richards Conclusion

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Mental Health and Counselling provides a critical introduction to key debates about how problems of mental health are understood, and to the core approaches taken to working with counselling and psychotherapy clients. In drawing out the differences and intersections between professional and social understandings of mental health and counselling theory and practice, the book fosters critical thinking about effective and ethical work with mental health service users and therapy clients. With chapters by noted academic writers and service-user researchers, and content enlivened by activities, first-person accounts and case material, the book provides a key resource for both counselling and psychotherapy trainees and those interested in the broader field of mental health.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Understanding mental health: the emergence of the talking cure Chapter 1 The birth of psychiatry: questions of power, control and care - David W. Jones Chapter 2 The service-user movement - Jo Lomani Chapter 3 The history of the talking cure - Sarah Marks Chapter 4 Diagnosis, classification and the expansion of the therapeutic realm - David Harper Part 2 Presenting problems Chapter 5 Understanding sadness and worry - Naomi Moller and Gina Di Malta Chapter 6 Trauma and crisis - Andrew Reeves and Christina Buxton Chapter 7 Relationships and intimacy - Naomi Moller Chapter 8 Understanding psychological formulation - Lucy Johnstone Part 3 Models of working Chapter 9 The psychodynamic approach - David Kaposi Chapter 10 Cognitive behavioural therapy - Simon P. Clarke Chapter 11 The humanistic approach - Michael Sims and Gina Di Malta Chapter 12 The pluralistic approach - Julia McLeod and John McLeod Part 4 Counselling in practice Chapter 13 The therapeutic relationship - Daragh Keogh and Ladislav Timulak Chapter 14 Beyond the individual - Andreas Vossler Chapter 15 Beyond face to face: technology-based counselling - Andreas Vossler Chapter 16 Context of practice: boundaries and ethics - Clare Symons Part 5 Contemporary issues: mental health and society Chapter 17 The politics of research and evidence - Rebecca Hutten Chapter 18 Mental health, criminal justice and the law - David W. Jones Chapter 19 Individual or social problems? - David Kaposi Chapter 20 Living in a therapeutic culture - Joanne Brown and Barry Richards Conclusion

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Book SynopsisAssessing and managing pain - the primary symptom for those seeking health care - is imperative in every RN’s daily practice. Pain management nursing takes this further with its specific focus to alleviate pain, improve pain relief, optimize function, and maintain quality of life of patients across the life span and in every practice setting.The premier resource for today’s pain management nurse, this second edition is informed by ongoing advances in nursing, patient care, and the understanding of pain in its many dimensions. It addresses what every RN in this evidence-based practice specialty needs to know, including practice roles, tenets and principles, essential knowledge and skills, ethical considerations, and trends in care, education, public policy, and technology.This second edition’s 17 competency-based standards provide a framework for evaluating practice outcomes and goals and for delineating what is expected of all pain management nurses. Its scope of practice—which establishes the who, what, where, when, why, and how of their practice—is the context for applying these standards.Among the pain management and pain care topics covered are: Pathophysiology of pain in the context of each patient’s safety, pain perception and response, and biopsychosocial–spiritual needs. How each of the nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements can be applied in practice. Multimodal pain management options to achieve best treatment outcomes. Emerging insights from genetics and genomics into such areas as opioid metabolism and pain perception, and response to opioid analgesics. Networking, partnering and collaborating. Patient care and guidance using data from digital prescription monitoring programs and patient apps. This book is a must-have for practicing or aspiring pain management nurse, and a useful resource for interprofessional practitioners and stakeholders involved in pain care. Table of Contents Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Principles and Tenets that Guide Pain Management Nursing Practice Historical Perspective of Pain Management Nursing The Development of Pain Care and Pain Management Nursing Practice, 1974–2014 Current State of Pain Management Nursing Prevalence of Pain Management Nursing Educational Preparation in Pain Management Nursing Roles and Practice of Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Specialty for Registered Nurses Pain Resource Nurse Programs Specialty Certification Pain Management APRNs Advanced Practice Recognition Program Essential Knowledge and Skills in Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Models and Theories Basic Mechanisms of Pain Perception Provision of Pain Management Health Promotion Preservation of Safety Care Coordination Ethics in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Care The Emerging Role of Genetics and Genomics Trends in Education: Competency-based Interprofessional Team Synchronization Trends in Technology Integrated Information Systems and Decisional Support Prescription Monitoring Program and SelfManagement Apps Trends in Public Policy Nursing Responsibilities in Current Trends Summary of the Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Significance of Standards Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standard 1. Assessment Standard 2. Diagnosis Standard 3. Outcomes Identification Standard 4. Planning Standard 5. Implementation Standard 5A. Coordination of Care Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion Standard 6. Evaluation Standards of Professional Performance of Pain Management Nursing Standard 7. Ethics Standard 8. Culturally Congruent Practice Standard 9. Communication Standard 10. Collaboration Standard 11. Leadership Standard 12 Education Standard 13. Evidence-based Practice and Research Standard 14. Quality of Practice Standard 15. Professional Practice Evaluation Standard 16 Resource Utilization Standard 17. Environmental Health Glossary and Acronyms References Appendix A. Pain Management Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2005) Index

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Book SynopsisUpdated with new treatments and algorithms, ECG Facts Made Incredibly Quick! Second Edition provides instant access to information that every nurse needs for safe patient care. The book fits comfortably into a pocket, and the wipeable page surface allows nurses to write notes and remove them easily. Coverage includes basic electrocardiography including cardiac conduction, lead placement, and heart rate calculation; rhythm strip interpretation; causes, signs and symptoms, interventions, and treatment for arrhythmias; 12-lead and 15-lead ECG interpretation; ECG changes with angina, MI, pericarditis, and bundle branch block; and antiarrhythmic drugs, pacemakers, and ICDs. Scores of ECG waveforms, treatment algorithms, and charts are included. Distinctive-colored tabs identify each section.

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated resource helps teachers and caregivers address the challenges of caring for children with chronic health conditions and special health care needs in child care and school settings. The health issues covered include chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs. More than 50 quick reference sheets on specific conditions provide teachers and caregivers with guidance on how to help at a glance. New quick reference sheets include Childhood Obesity, Eczema, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Food Allergies, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and more. The guide addresses topics with universal relevancy such as Care Plan development and implementation, medication administration, emergency planning, and handling symptoms that develop while on-site. Also included are ready-to-use sample forms, letters, and Care Plans, for easy implementation.Trade Review Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools has been selected as one of Doody’s Core Titles® “This is an excellent, practical, quick reference for preparing care plans for children with chronic health needs (chronic illness. developmental problems) who are in child care and school. I highly recommend this valuable resource to all who are involved in the preparation of care plans for these children.” — Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Safe and Appropriate Care of Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 2: Background Chapter 3: The Treatment Team: Partners in Caring for Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 4: Care Plans Chapter 5: Care Plan Implementation Strategies for Teachers and Caregivers Chapter 6: Medication Administration Issues Chapter 7: Handling Symptoms That Develop While a Child Is in Child Care or School Chapter 8: Planning for Emergencies Chapter 9: Transportation Issues Chapter 10: How to Use the Quick Reference Sheets Chapter 11: Quick Reference Sheets Abnormal Immunity: An Overview Allergic Skin Conditions Allergies: An Overview Anaphylaxis Asthma Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bleeding Disorders: An Overview Cancer Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue) Cerebral Palsy (CP) Childhood Obesity Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Developmental Delay Diabetes Down Syndrome Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Food Allergies Fragile X Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastrostomy Tubes Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing Heart Conditions: An Overview Heart Conditions: Nonstructural Heart Defects: Structural Hepatitis Hip Problems (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis [SCFE]) HIV Infection Hydrocephalus and Shunts Immune Thrombocytopenia Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Kidney and Other Urinary Tract Problems Marfan Syndrome Mitochondrial Disorders Muscular Dystrophy Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neurofibromatosis (NF) and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Preterm Newborns (Preemies): An Overview Seizures, Febrile Seizures, Nonfebrile (Epilepsy) Short-Stature Conditions Sickle Cell Disease Special Diets and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Spina Bifida Spleen Problems Tracheostomy Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Turner Syndrome Vesicostomy Visual Impairments Chapter 11: Sample Documents and Forms Glossary Additional Resources Index

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Book SynopsisFully updated, the third edition of this quick reference delivers targeted guidance on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopaedic problems and sports injuries. Its concise, bulleted format allows readers to quickly locate the exact information they need at the point of care. In addition, it covers musculoskeletal examination and evaluation; casting and splinting; imaging techniques, and rehabilitation strategies. The book features many full color illustrations, clinical photographs and radiographic images to demonstrate physical examination techniques and pathologic physical findings, as well as tables and figures to aid in diagnosis. TOPICS INCLUDE Common sports injuries Fractures Trauma Limb disorders Spine disorders Hip and pelvis disorders Infections Tumors Skeletal dysplasias Table of Contents Part 1: Growth and Motor Development 1. Normal Growth and Motor Development 2. Atypical Musculoskeletal Growth Part 2: Musculoskeletal Evaluation 3. History 4. Physical Examination 5. Musculoskeletal Imaging 6. Laboratory Studies Part 3: Approach to Infection 7. Osteomyelitis 8. Septic Arthritis 9. Miscellaneous Infections Part 4: Evaluating the Limping Child 10. General Approach and Differential Diagnosis of the Limping Child Part 5: Spinal Deformities 11. Idiopathic Scoliosis 12. Kyphosis 13. Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Part 6: Back Pain 14. General Approach and Differential Diagnosis of Back Pain Part 7: Pediatric Cervical Spine 15. Basic Radiographic Interpretation 16. Torticollis 17. Atlantoaxial Rotatory Subluxation or Fixation Part 8: Hip Disorders 18. Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip 19. Perthes Disease 20. Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis 21. Snapping Hip 22. Femoroacetabular Impingement Part 9: Rotational and Angular Deformities 23. Rotational and Angular Deformities: General Treatment Guidelines 24. In-toeing 25. Out-toeing 26. Angular Deformities Part 10: Upper Extremity Problems 27. Brachial Plexus Injuries 28. Nursemaid Elbow (Radial Head Subluxation) 29. Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Extremities Part 11: Pediatric Sports Medicine and Injuries 30. Preparticipation Physical Evaluation 31. Sprains, Strains, and Dislocations 32. Traumatic Muscle Injuries 33. Overuse Injuries 34. Patellofemoral Disorders 35. Internal Derangement of the Knee (Knee Injury) 36. Sports-Related Concussion 37. Pediatric Athletes With Disabilities Part 12: Common Fractures and Physeal Injuries 38. Pediatric Trauma Overview 39. Imaging Fractures 40. Fracture Types 41. Stages of Fracture Healing 42. Physeal Fractures 43. Bone Health 44. Common Fractures of the Upper Extremities 45. Common Fractures of the Lower Extremities 46. Casting and Splinting 47. Occult Fractures 48. Compartment Syndrome 49. Child Abuse Part 13: Foot and Ankle 50. Foot and Ankle: General Considerations 51. Club Foot 52. Flatfoot 53. Metatarsus Adductus and Metatarsus Varus 54. Pes Cavus and Cavovarus 55. Calcaneal Valgus 56. Foot and Ankle: Miscellaneous Conditions Part 14: Benign and Malignant Tumors 57. Benign and Malignant Tumors: Overview 58. Common Benign Tumors 59. Malignant Tumors Part 15: Limb Length Discrepancy/Congenital Lower Extremity 60. Leg Length Discrepancy Part 16: Neuromuscular Disorders, Part 1 61. Cerebral Palsy 62. Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida) Part 17: Neuromuscular Disorders, Part 2 63. Neurodegenerative Disorders 64. Hereditary Neuropathies 65. Spinal Muscular Atrophy 66. Friedreich Ataxia 67. Arthrogryposis Part 18: Genetic Diseases and Syndromes 68. Skeletal Dysplasias 69. Metabolic Bone Diseases 70. Neurofibromatosis 1 71. Hemophilia 72. Achondroplasia 73. Down Syndrome Part 19: Rheumatologic and Connective Tissue Diseases 74. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 75. Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases 76. Inherited Connective Tissue Diseases

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Book SynopsisHorizons in Cancer Research presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents the latest research in the field of cancer research, including vaccine control strategies; environmental tobacco smoke and cancer; subtypes of breast cancer; cancer stem cells; and gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about caring for patients—in a succinct easy-to-understand "must-have" guide! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology—with rationales in the test and intervention sections—help you deliver effective care with confidence.Nursing students’ must-have.“If you’re in a nursing program, this book will help you tremendously! Some books are lengthy but this one will get right to the point and the info you need to be successful!”—Chris G., Online ReviewerMost helpful HESI, ATI and NCLEX study material.“Best for studying and understanding content. A must-use when studying for standardized tests…and licensing exams such as the NCLEX.”—Chelle, Online ReviewerWonderful reference book.“The quick reference nature of this book tells me what I need to know and do as a nurse in a matter of a few pages.”—Bran, Online Reviewer REVISED & UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed coverage for each disorder, including causes ÿ pertinent physical and psychosocial findings ÿ primary nursing diagnoses ÿ and collaborative and independent nursing interventions UPDATED! Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) for each disorder, plus documentation information on average length of stay and home healthcare guidelines NEW! How to handle COVID/infectious diseases and pandemics in the sections on ‘Global Health Considerations’ and ‘Evidence-Based Practice and Health Policy’ NEW! ‘Health Disparities and Sexual and Gender Minority Health’ section with new considerations for LGBTQ+ community Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference The genetic basis of the diseases and disorders The physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications Collaborative and independent interventions Pharmacological tables outlining the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for the drugs most commonly used for a disorder Separate headings for psychosocial issues Outlines for required documentation Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists Evidence-based practice section Global health considerations that reflect issues that transcend national borders Table of Contents Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm through Burns… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Abdominal Trauma Abortion, Spontaneous Abruptio Placentae Acid-Base Imbalances: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Acromegaly Acute Adrenal Crisis Acute Alcohol Intoxication Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) Air Embolism Alcohol Withdrawal Allergic Purpura Alzheimer's Disease Amputation Amyloidosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Anaphylaxis Angina Pectoris Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Anorexia Nervosa Aortic Insufficiency Aortic Stenosis Aplastic Anemia Appendicitis Arterial Occlusive Disease Asthma Atelectasis Atrial Dysrhythmias Basal Cell Epithelioma Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) Bladder Cancer Blood Transfusion Reaction Bone Cancer Botulism Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Bronchiolitis (Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection) Bronchitis Bulimia Nervosa BurnsAnd, continuing with diseases and disorders Calculi, Renal through Volvulus.

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Book SynopsisAn AJN Book of the Year Award Winner! Meet the ever-changing demands of providing quality nutritional care for patients across the lifespan. This popular text provides a strong foundation in the science of nutrition and a clear understanding of how to apply that knowledge in practice, recognizing the need for nurses to work with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal nutrition in patient care.See what instructors and students are saying… “The nursing students really struggled with nutrition concepts and application to nursing. The book is well written and easy for the student to understand. Our Nutrition ATI scores improved dramatically after adding the book to the nursing courses.”—Carolyn Boiman, PhD, RN, InstructorFive Stars! This textbook is easy to read and follow. “It goes straight to the points that I need to study.”—Online Student Reviewer Revised & Streamlined! Thoroughly updated, reviewed, and revised throughout to reflect the latest developments in research and practice Updated! The latest nutritional guidelines and information, the Institute of Medicine’s recommendations for school meals, and references to government websites that reflect current recommendations and government programs that encourage healthy eating, as well as food allergy guidelines New! Clinical Judgment questions at the end of each chapter to provoke imaginative thought and foster discussion within the framework of Safe and Effective Nursing Care Expanded! Coverage of relevant culture and social issues, digestive health, probiotics, sustainability, and naturally functional foods More! Emphasis on Safe and Effective Nursing Care Emphasis on clinical applications, including “Clinical Application” boxes that illustrate how nutrition information is pertinent to providing health care Life cycle approach that includes screening tools and nutritional interventions for infants, children, adolescents, and mature adults, as well as pregnant and lactating women “Genomic Gems” boxes that highlight the links between a person's genetic make-up and utilization of nutrients and dietary substances “Case Studies” with proposed Care Plans to illustrate how the nutrition principles described in the chapter are applied in specific clinical situations Assessment tools and tables throughout, including Food Handling Guidelines, Labeling Regulations, Research Summaries, and Wellness Tips, as well as cautions for unregulated supplements and descriptions of interactions of food, drug, and over-the-counter nutrients Table of Contents UNIT IThe Role of Nutrients in the Human Body, 1 1Nutrition in Human Health, 3 2Carbohydrates, 24 3Fats, 36 4Protein, 49 5Energy Balance, 60 6Vitamins, 71 7Minerals, 94 8Water, 122 9Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion, 141 UNIT IIFamily and Community Nutrition, 159 10Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation, 161 11Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence, 179 12Life Cycle Nutrition: The Mature Adult, 207 13Food Management, 224 UNIT IIIClinical Nutrition, 237 14Nutrient Delivery, 239 15Interactions: Food and Nutrients Versus Medications and Supplements, 259 16Weight Management, 280 17Diet in Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia, 298 18Diet in Cardiovascular Disease, 317 19Diet in Renal Disease, 333 20Diet in Digestive Diseases, 350 21Diet and Cancer, 375 22Nutrition in Critical Care, 389 23Diet in HIV and AIDS, 403 24Nutritional Care of the Terminally Ill, 414 Appendices ADietary Reference Intakes for Individuals, 425 BGlossary, 431 Index, 454 Available on DavisPlus Answers to End-of-Chapter Questions Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThis essential textbook on dementia care introduces the knowledge that nurses need, including the evidence base for practice and the guidance to transfer this newly acquired knowledge into everyday practice. Each of the 25 chapters are written by experts in the field of dementia care and are grounded in thoroughly researched, up-to-date evidence, have a direct bearing to nurse practice, and use case studies to give examples of application of the evidence to practice.It begins by introducing dementia as a diagnosis, a syndrome, and a set of diseases, signs and symptoms. It then deals with various principles that underpin dementia care, including person-centred care, behaviours that challenge, risk management, and understanding relationships affected by dementia. Finally, it assesses dementia care across a range of care settings, such as primary care, care homes, domiciliary care, acute hospital, and hospice services.Trade ReviewIt is far too easy to include 'dementia' in the nursing curriculum for student nurses and in CPD programmes for nurses, but it is quite another to ensure engagement with the diverse and complex needs of persons living with dementia and those affected by it. This book for nurses and nursing students should be the 'go to' resource in ensuring that all nurses have a sound starting point for understanding how to meet people living with dementia as 'persons' with all their diversity and complexity - just like the rest of us! -- Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Divisions of Nursing, Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies, Queen Margaret University, ScotlandThis book is a valuable resource on best practice care for people with dementia. Its accessible chapters, authored by experts in the field, summarise the contemporary evidence-base and present practical case examples on a wide range of essential topics from diagnosis to end of life care. -- Professor Claire Surr, Director of the Centre for Dementia Research, Leeds Beckett UniversityTable of Contents1. What is Dementia? - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 2. Diagnosis of dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 3. Medical treatment and management of patients with dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 4. Diagnosis and support for younger people with dementia - Hilda Hayo; 5. Best practice in caring for adults with dementia and learning disabilities - Chris Knifton; 6. Person-centred dementia care - Caroline Baker; 7. Person-centred communication - Jan Leeks; 8. Psychosocial approaches to behaviours that challenge - Esme Moniz-Cook; 9. Ethical issues in caring for a person with dementia - Julian Hughes and Aileen Beatty; 10. Using risk management to promote person-centred dementia care - Charlotte Clarke and Sarah Rynas; 11. Safeguarding - Jill Manthorpe and Stephen Martineau; 12. Sexuality in dementia - Jane Youell; 13. Supporting decision making in dementia - Jill Manthorpe; 14. Advance care planning in dementia - Karen Harrison-Dening; 15. Spirituality and dementia care - Helen Scott; 16. Supporting family and carers of people with dementia - Zena Aldridge; 17. Multi morbidity and frailty in dementia - Frances Bunn and Claire Goodman; 18. Delirium and dementia - Angela Moore; 19. Pain in dementia - Liz Sampson; 20. Pallaitive and end of life care in dementia - Karen Harrison Dening; 21. Care of people with dementia in the community - Jo Moriarty; 22. Care of people with dementia in a primary care setting - Steve Iliffe; 23. Caring for people with dementia in the acute hospital setting - Katie Featherstone and Andrew Northcott; 24. Care of people with dementia in the care home setting - Caroline Baker; 25. Caring for people with dementia in a hospice setting - Sharron Tolman

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Book SynopsisThis book offers a trauma-informed model of support for people with intellectual disabilities and considers how disability psychotherapy can be applied across a wider range of settings, with contributions from leading professionals alongside personal stories from staff and those with lived experience of trauma and disability.

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Book SynopsisRichard Taylor has lived for five years with a diagnosis of dementia probably of the Alzheimer's type. A former psychologist, he is now a champion for individuals with early-stage and early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Richard served on the board of the Houston and Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association and is now a member of a special committee of the National Alzheimer's Association looking at how to evaluate and provide effective support to individuals in the early stages of the disease. He has started over 50 chat rooms worldwide for people with Alzheimer's disease and their loved ones and he is also the editor of a quarterly newsletter for people with early-onset, early-stage Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers. Originally, Richard started writing essays to better understand for himself what was going on inside of him. He now writes to share his experiences with other individuals with the disease and their caregivers. His insights into himself and the disease are always honest, direct, poignant, and sometimes even witty. His essays have been published in ""Alzheimer's Care Quarterly"". Richard lives in Cypress, Texas with his spouse Linda and his Bouvier des Flandres dog, Annie. His son and family live across the street from him. He spends his days playing with his two grandchildren, gardening, and writing.2009 John Mackey Award for Exellence in Dementia Care2009 Carter Williams Legacy Fund2007 Book of the Year (Consumer Health) from American Journal Nursing 2007 National Mature Media (Bronze Award Winner)

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Book SynopsisWhat you do really does matter! This book is a must read for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, and others in leadership positions in long-term care. It offers practical, commonsense, easy-to-implement approaches that will yield immediate positive results. It also serves as a wake-up call to leaders who doubt their impact and as an affirmation to leaders who struggle daily to do a good job. Let Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care open the door to new possibilities and set your organisation on a better course. Too often long-term care leaders feel overwhelmed by regulatory, financial, and corporate constraints and succumb to the myth that staff turnover is an inevitable cost of doing business. This book debunks this myth, revealing the powerful link between staff satisfaction and successful organisational performance that delivers high quality, high census, good surveys, and a healthy bottom line. Based on extensive on-the-ground experience with implementing and guiding hundreds of nursing homes through successful organisational transformations, the authors offer advice and wisdom that can make your organisation more successful, efficient and stable, whether it is currently struggling or thriving. Just a few of the take-home lessons from your this constructive guide include how to Get and keep the right staff, including how to identify ""triple crown winners"" Reduce staff stress and promote solid teamwork Build a positive chain of leadership that brings out the best in the staff Convert money now spent on turnover into resources to support stability Improve corporate support with an instructive ""Stop Doing List"" Use quality improvement and culture change practices to achieve high performance Increase staff, family, and resident satisfaction Make a meaningful impact as a leader Watch these benefits unfold right before your eyes in one of the most unique features of this book: a journal documenting administrator David Farrell’s experience turning around a nursing home that was by all measures doing poorly. Through his difficulties, triumphs, tragedies, and everyday experiences, see how better outcomes are attainable by focusing on leadership practices that make a difference. Widely recognised as experts in the long-term care field, the authors of Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care combine their years of experience in nursing home leadership and management to create a resource that can transform how long-term care facilities are run.2012 National Mature Media Award (Bronze Award Winner)

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Book SynopsisPart of the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care, Culture Change in Elder Care is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the ongoing efforts to revolutionise elder care in America, with contributions from many of the innovators who have championed the 'culture change' movement. Supporting the ideals of person-centred care from economic, practical, and moral perspectives, it also speaks to the changing demands of long-term care consumers and how care communities will remain competitive by creating settings where residents and staff can live and grow, and not just grow old. Gain insight into the essential arguments, values, and business case for why traditional care models have and must change to better serve the needs of today's older adults.

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Book SynopsisThis second volume in the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care examines the issues and practices behind the day-to-day implementation of individualised elder care. Through profiles of pioneering model communities, readers learn what person-centred care looks like in practice. From the providers who are raising the bar for best practices in long-term care, readers gain direct experience in the successful processes behind transforming attitudes, practices, physical spaces, and organisational structures to accommodate increasingly collaborative and person-directed care. Professional staff from nurses to social workers to administrators will learn about the essential skills to be mastered and probable challenges to be overcome in the transformational journey from traditional elder care services to progressive modern ideals.

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Book SynopsisYou have cancer, and you need the help and support of your spouse and family more than ever. I Have Cancer, Now What? includes information on how to overcome the shock and fear of diagnosis, how to talk to your spouse and extended family, how to consult on what you want from your doctors, where and how your family can give you support, the transition of normal household duties and how to manage those, the real costs of cancer, both financial and emotional, what you need from your spouse and family emotionally and physically, including romance, how to manage full-time jobs, and other long-term issues that will help you get the support you need.Trade Review" . . . 'What to expect when the unexpected happens.' This book is a must-read for any husband hoping to shorten their learning curve." —Leigh Neumauyer, MD, MS, Professor of Surgery, Huntsman Cancer Institute"If ever there were a handbook for negotiating the process, you have written it." —Jon M. Huntsman, Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Book SynopsisTravel health nursing has evolved as a distinct and increasingly complex specialty over the past three decades, and in 2020, ANA officially recognized travel health nursing as a nursing specialty for the first time. This first edition of ANA and ATHNA’s Travel Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice is an important professional resource for nurses who strive to advance the well-being of all domestic and international travellers, and the communities to which they travel and return. Travel health nurses are specially educated and trained to promote the health and safety of travellers through comprehensive risk analysis, assessment, immunizations, health education, and therapeutic interventions. Nurses in this specialty provide services in three different clinical encounters: pre-travel, during travel (“in-transit”), and post-travel in a variety of settings that include college health, occupational health, public health, the military, primary care, and nurse-managed travel health clinics, among others.

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Book SynopsisThe Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) Standards were published in 2013 to fulfil a need for national guidelines to reduce the risks of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of healthcare workers. Significant strides have been made in SPHM research, education, training, and advocacy, since the first edition of the Standards. But patient handling and mobility-related injury rates have not been reduced significantly. This means that our work is not done. One goal of the second edition is to communicate the continued need for standardized SPHM programs and resources and re-ignite SPHM discussions and improvements.There are eight overarching standards featured in the book, each one outlined and explained in detail: Culture of Safety Sustainable SPHM Program Ergonomic Design Principles SPHM Technology Education, Training, and Maintaining Competence Patient-Centered Assessment Reasonable Accommodation and Post-Injury Return to Work Comprehensive Evaluation System Nurses and all other healthcare workers must continue to use technology, do research, and discover new and unique ways to promote the value of SPHM to keep themselves and their patients safe.

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