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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI Women, Health, and the Health Care System Chapter 1 Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health: Where is the Future Heading? Susan Wysocki Chapter 2 Growth and Development of Women Diane Marie Schadewald, Marcia Szmania Davis, Ellis Quinn Youngkin Chapter 3 Epidemiology, Diagnostic Methods, and Procedures in Women’s Health Catherine Juve, Diane Marie Schadewald Chapter 4 Assessing Adolescent Women’s Health Renee Sieving, Sarah Stoddard, Deborah A. Raines Chapter 5 Assessing Adult Women’s Health Diane Marie Schadewald, Catherine Juve, Ellis Quinn Youngkin, Marcia Szmania Davis Chapter 6 Assessing OlderWomen’s Health Debra Hain II Promotion of Wellness for Women Chapter 7 Women and Sexuality Catherine Ingram Fogel, Diane Marie Schadewald Chapter 8 Health Needs of Lesbians Debera Jane Thomas Chapter 9 Health Needs of Women with Disabilities Michele Davidson Chapter 10 Integrating Wellness: Complementary Therapies and Women’s Health Jo Lynne W. Robins III Promotion of Gynecologic Health Care Chapter 11 Menstruation and Related Problems and Concerns Kristine Alswager, Christine Durler, Deborah Griswold Chapter 12 Contraceptive Management and Family Planning Beth Walcker, Coralie Pederson, Kathryn A. Caufield Chapter 13 Infertility Michelle Valentine, Jennifer R. Gardella Chapter 14 Vaginitis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Susan D. Schaffer, Jane Houston Chapter 15 Women and HIV Dina Treloar, Susan D. Schaffer Chapter 16 Common Gynecologic Pelvic Disorders Jennifer M. Laubach, Reena P. Lorntson, Donna E. Forrest Chapter 17 Breast Health Linda Christinsen-Rengel Chapter 18 The M

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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 ContentsUNIT I RESOURCES 1 Personal Resources of an Adult Learner 2 Academic Resources (Study Skills and Test Strategies) 3 Community Resources UNIT II BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR CAREER 4 How Practical/Vocational Nursing Evolved: 1836 to the Present 5 Critical Thinking: A Lifelong Journey 6 Ethics Applied to Nursing: Personal Versus Professional Ethics 7 Nursing and the Law: What Are the Rules? UNIT III RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE 8 Effective Communication: Health Care Team, Clients, Faculty, and Peers 9 Assertiveness: Your Responsibility 10 Cultural Uniqueness, Sensitivity, and Competence 11 Spiritual Needs, Spiritual Caring, and Religious Differences UNIT IV HEALTH SYSTEM-BASED CARE 12 The Nursing Process: Your Role 13 Nursing Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice 14 The Interdisciplinary Health Care Team: The Role of the Practical/Vocational Nurse 15 Health Care Settings: Continuum of Care 16 The Health Care System: Financing, Issues, and Trends UNIT V THE LPN/LVN: YOUR ROLE TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE 17 Collaboration: Leading and Managing 18 Workforce Trends: How to Find a First Job You Will Love 19 Licensure and Regulation: Becoming Licensed and Understanding Your State Nurse Practice Act APPENDIX A, ANSWER KEY FOR REVIEW QUESTIONS FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR LICENSED PRACTICAL/LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSES (NCLEX-PN®) GLOSSARY REFERENCES INDEX

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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 SynopsisSet audacious nutritional goals with NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY, 10th Edition! The core nutrition concepts and the latest clinical approaches in this book set you up for success, no matter your role in a client's nutritional care. Organized around diet types instead of organ systems and diseases, this practical guide accelerates understanding by requiring you to apply concepts and skills as you learn them. From public policy and nutritional guidelines to weight management and diet planning, this go-to resource builds your confidence, so you're ready to help others make the best choices for their nutritional needs.Table of Contents1. Overview of Nutrition and Health. Nutrition in Practice: Finding the Truth about Nutrition. 2. Carbohydrates. Nutrition in Practice: The Glycemic Index in Nutrition Practice. 3. Lipids. Nutrition in Practice: Figuring Out Fats. 4. Protein. Nutrition in Practice: Vegetarian Diets. 5. Digestion and Absorption. Nutrition in Practice: Food Safety. 6. Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition. Nutrition in Practice: Eating Disorders. 7. Weight Management. Nutrition in Practice: Fad Diets. 8. The Vitamins. Nutrition in Practice: Phytochemicals and Functional Foods. 9. Water and the Minerals. Nutrition in Practice: Vitamin and Mineral Supplements. 10. Fitness and Nutrition. Nutrition in Practice: Supplements and Ergogenic Aids Athletes Use. 11. Nutrition through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation. Nutrition in Practice: Encouraging Successful Breastfeeding. 12. Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence. Nutrition in Practice: Childhood Obesity and the Early Development of Chronic Diseases. 13. Nutrition through the Life Span: Later Adulthood. Nutrition in Practice: Hunger and Community Nutrition. 14. Illness and Nutrition Care. Nutrition in Practice: Nutritional Genomics. 15. Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements. Nutrition in Practice: Complementary and Alternative Therapies. 16. Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. Nutrition in Practice: Inborn Errors of Metabolism. 17. Foods and Food Consistency for Upper GI Disorders. Nutrition in Practice: Nutrition and Oral Health. 18. Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders. Nutrition in Practice: Probiotics and Intestinal Health. 19. Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders. Nutrition in Practice: Anemia in Illness. 20. Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases. Nutrition in Practice: Alcohol in Health and Disease. 21. Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrition in Practice: The Metabolic Syndrome. 22. Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases. Nutrition in Practice: Helping People with Feeding Disabilities. 23. Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases. Nutrition in Practice: Dialysis. 24. Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress. Nutrition in Practice: Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome. 25. Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and HIV Infection. Nutrition in Practice: Ethical Issues in Nutrition Care. Appendix A: Aids to Calculations. Appendix B: WHO: Nutrition Recommendations. Appendix C: Choose Your Food: Food Lists for Diabetes. Appendix D: Physical Activity and Energy Requirements. Appendix E: Nutrition Assessment: Supplemental Information. Appendix F: Enteral Formulas. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisPatients with tracheotomies are managed by a wide variety of healthcare professionals. As a result, information regarding best practice is scattered throughout the medical literature and can be difficult to identify and implement in the clinical setting. Tracheotomy Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach is a practical review of all tracheotomy procedures and acute and chronic tracheotomy care. It combines evidence-based practice and expert opinion to create an invaluable hands-on guide for any healthcare provider managing patients with tracheotomies. Each chapter is authored by at least two different subspecialists, contains case studies with real-life examples of problematic clinical scenarios, and is enhanced by high quality images. The rationale for different approaches is discussed to guide the decision-making process. Written and edited by tracheotomy experts from a wide variety of disciplines, Tracheotomy Management: A Multidisciplinary Approach is essential reading for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists and critical care and emergency physicians.Trade Review"This is an excellent resource for its intended audience and it compares favorably to other books in the field." Doody's Review ServicesTable of ContentsPreface; List of contributors; Acknowledgements; Introduction: the history of tracheotomy Zahra Karparvar and David Goldenberg; 1. Anatomy of the anterior and lateral neck Elliot Regenbogen; 2. Elective surgical tracheotomy in the adult Yvonne Tsui, Michael Ondik and David Goldenberg; 3. Percutaneous tracheotomy Garret Choby, Dmitri Bezinover and David Goldenberg; 4. Emergency surgical airways Leonard Pott and Scott Goldstein; 5. Congenital, embryological, and anatomic variations, and their association with pediatric tracheotomy Eliot Regenbogen; 6. Pediatric tracheotomy Robert Yellon, Raymond Maguire and Jay B. Tuchman; 7. Laryngotracheal reconstruction: surgical management of pediatric airway stenosis Diego Preciado, Sophie R. Pestieau and Ira Todd Cohen; 8. Timing of tracheotomy for intubated patients Alison Wilson, Elias B. Rizk, Kimberly E. Fenton, Thomas K. Lee and Elizabeth H. Sinz; 9. Intensive care unit tracheotomy care Shaji Poovathoor, Eric Posner, James Vosswinkel and Peggy A. Seidman; 10. Complications of tracheotomy Steve L. Orebaugh; 11. Airway manipulation with tracheotomy Daryn H. Moller, Slawomir P. Oleszak and Ghassan J. Samara; 12. Tracheotomy equipment Dana Stauffer, John Stene and Joanne Stene; 13. Care of the patient with a tracheotomy Margaret Wojnar and Jonathan D. McGinn; 14. Tracheal education for home care Jodie E. Landis, Michael K. Hurst and Brian W. Grose; Index.

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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 SynopsisProvides the crucial coverage you need to quickly recall the signs, symptoms, and treatments of common fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances. Its simple and direct approach makes an often challenging subject easier to understand and its easy-to-use format and on-the-job durability make it the perfect reference for any setting.Table of Contents Tab 1. Fluid Imbalances Tab 2. IV Fluid Replacement Tab 3. Sodium and Chloride Imbalances Tab 4. Potassium and Magnesium Imbalances Tab 5. Calcium and Phosphate Imbalances Tab 6. Acid-Base Imbalance Tab 7. Appendices Tab 8. Index

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Book SynopsisCovers advanced nursing procedures and concepts associated with over 65 urgent and common medical-surgical conditions. Uses a systems approach, organised by symptom and medical diagnosis. Addresses the clinical picture, immediate interventions, focused assessment, stabilizing and monitoring, and follow-up assessment and interventions.Table of Contents 1.CARDIAC 2.RESP 3.NEURO 4.RENAL/F&E 5.GI 6.ENDO 7.MSK/INTEG 8.INFECT 9.EMERG 10.MEDS 11.POSTOP CARE 12.PAIN 13.TOOLS 14.INDEX

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Book SynopsisContains more than 470 practice questions and answers!The Health Services Executive (HSE) Q&A Exam Review provides a comprehensive and practical study tool for all students and professionals seeking HSE qualification. Divided into three parts, this resource allows readers to test their knowledge in each area covered by the HSE exam established by the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB). Part I chapters feature multiple-choice, single-best-answer questions grouped by domain Customer Care, Supports, and Services; Human Resources; Finance; Environment; and Management and Leadership with detailed rationales accompanying each answer. Part II simulates the exam, offering practice exams on the Core of Knowledge Examination and on each of the three lines of service Nursing Home Administration (NHA), Residential Care/Assisted Living (RC/AL), and Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS). These exams are structured to model the

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Book SynopsisUnique decision trees promote accurate diagnosis and treatment of 60 common skin conditions. This is the first primary care dermatology reference written by and for nurses. It focuses on approximately 60 skin conditions that are commonly seen in primary care settings and provides unique decision trees to assist in accurate diagnosis. Organized for quick access, the book presents conditions alphabetically and includes evidence-based treatment and management strategies along with full-color photos taken during actual office visits. Dermatologic diagnostics cover skin assessment, specimen collection procedures, and use of mechanical devices, along with relevant evidence-based topical, systemic, and surgical treatment options. The resource provides an overview of dermatology basics including skin anatomy and physiology and skin terminology. Illustrations, graphs, and skin terminology help to accurately document descriptions of rashes, lesions, a

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Book SynopsisProvides a succinct guide for nurses in adult-health clinical settings and fills the need for an easy-to-use clinical reference that delivers a quick-access reference on ways to incorporate wellness into their work, helping to improve patient outcomes, and helping to reduce personal and professional stress and improve overall wellness.

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Book SynopsisNote to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Helps nurses to provide the best and safest care for patients suffering from chronic painThis is the first book to discuss the use of medical cannabis in helping combat the opioid crisis, relieving pain, and reversing opioid addiction rates. With information presented in short chapters with bulleted content, this concise resource delivers all the information healthcare professionals need to know about noncancer-related chronic pain, the opioid crisis, and medical cannabis. Using the most up-to-date evidence available, it examines the varied causes of chronic pain and provides a succinct overview of how cannabis can be integrated into treatment plans.Fast Facts About Medical Cannabis and Opioids delves into the epidemiology behind chronic pain, what the endocannabinoid syste

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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 SynopsisProvides evidence-based information and strategies for nurses who work with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Written in a concise, bulleted style, the reference addresses often-undiagnosed medical and psychiatric conditions which may accompany SUDs and the ethical considerations of working with affected patients and families.

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Book SynopsisDoody''s Core Selection!The ninth edition of this acclaimed resource is completely updated to deliver the newest evidence-based research and practice guidelines for commonly used complementary therapies in nursing. The book delivers new and expanded international content including information highlighting indigenous culture-based therapies and systems of care. It features many recent advances in technology including digital resources facilitating effective delivery, monitoring, and measurement of therapy outcomes.This resource presents evidence for using complementary therapies with populations experiencing health disparities and describes a new approach to use of complementary therapies for nurses'' and patients'' self-care. State-of-the-art information also includes expanded safety and precaution content, updated legal concerns in regulation and credentialing, a discussion of challenges and strategies for implementing therapies and programs, and a completely new chapter on Heat and Cold Therapies.The ninth edition continues to provide in-depth information about each complementary therapy, as well as the scientific basis and current evidence for its use in specific patient populations. Consistent chapter formats promote ease of access to information, and each therapy includes instructional techniques and safety precautions.New to the Ninth Edition: Expanded information related to technology and digital resources to foster effective delivery, monitoring, and measuring therapy outcomes New and expanded international content highlighting indigenous culture-based therapies and systems of care New information on integrating therapies in practice with abundant case examples Examples of institution-wide or organization-wide complementary therapy programs New chapter on Heat and Cold Therapies All new content on the use of therapies for Self-Care Key Features: 80 prominent experts sharing perspectives on complementary therapies from over 30 countries Chapters include a practice protocol delineating basic steps of an intervention along with measuring outcomes Consistently formatted for ease of use Presents international sidebars in each chapter providing rich global perspectives

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Book SynopsisThis newly updated, step-by-step guide to the key points of conducting the GYN exam addresses everything nurse practitioners, NP students, and other primary care providers need to know, from basic procedures to high-level challenges. Part I breaks down the GYN exam into clinical parts, emphasizing strategies to decrease anxiety and minimize discomfort at every stage of the exam. Part II walks the caregiver through the exam for women at every stage of the life span, sexually abused women, obese women, and women who have undergone genital mutilation.This second edition delivers an all-new chapter on providing care to transgender and LGBT individuals and also includes new information on intimate partner violence and working with adolescents and menopausal and older women. The book features prominently displayed key points and learning objectives for quick access of information. Including up-to-date information on STIs, Pap guidelines, and recommendations on the well-woman exam,

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Book SynopsisThis latest addition to the Fast Facts series, authored by nursing luminary Judith Herrman, is a pithy, authoritative guide to adolescent health designed specifically for nurses at all levels and other health professionals. It is the only book written for health care professionals who work with adolescents in schools, community agencies, neighborhoods, and other settings. It contains abundant resources for best servingv=and having a positive impact onv=this population. Designed to provide speedy information retrieval, the guide describes a broad spectrum of health and health care issues particular to adolescents, reviews current data, explores behaviors and risk factors, and addresses nursing implications for treatment. Framed in a positive perspective of adolescence, the book also includes suggestions for working and communicating effectively with teens. Chapters are consistently organized according to the domain model, a whole-person health model comprising six pillars: phy

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Book SynopsisFuture healthcare services are changing to give patients more rights over their own healthcare. The NMC requires that nurses work in partnership with those in their care. This book provides a timely guide to enabling patient and carer participation in nursing care. It challenges the reader to see the person in the patient and explores the nature of the nurse-patient relationship. It gives practical advice on how students can promote participation on placements and in practice. The book also offers an insight into the realities of being a carer, and discusses how quality of patient experiences can be assessed.Trade Review′The title of [this book] truly reflects the content, which achieves the aim of supporting student nurses working across all undergraduate pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes to understand why this partnership is so essential. The style and format is accessible, directional and supportive of learning in and reflecting on practice by unifying theory with practical examples, activities, case studies, research summaries and scenarios. The mapping of each chapter against the Nursing and Midwifery′s Council′s Standards for Pre-Registration Nurse Education and Essential Skills Clusters complements learning and is a welcome inclusion. The authors should be commended for creatively illuminating and detailing (with the backing of evidence) why and how these partnerships are the bedrock in delivering individualised person-centred care - and may contribute to restoring the image of nursing. An essential purchase for student nurses on pre-registration programmes, highlighting the fundamental partnerships that underpin the delivery of quality nursing′ - Times Higher Education Table of ContentsIntroduction The Nurse-patient Relationship Health Policy on Patient and Carer Partnership Patient Participation and Partnership Nursing in Partnership with Carers Family-centred Care The Biographical Approach and Assessment Supporting Self-care Health Information and Health Literacy Quality Issues in Patient Participation References Index

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Book SynopsisMental health nursing students need to understand their legal duties towards all clients, including specific laws for care of detained patients. Yet these laws can be comples, confusing, and difficult to relate to the reality of nursing care. This book is a clear guide to the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice which explains the specific duties, responsibilities and powers of mental health nurses and the care of detained patients in particular. It explains the most frequently encountered parts of the Act and Code and clarifies common misunderstandings. It outlines dilemmas faced by nurses which may arise from possible conflicting responsibilities. It also gives an introduction to other major legal considerations that mental health nursing students need. Key features: Specific guide to the law for mental health nursing students, written by experienced practitioners involved in MHA regulation in England Case studies and examples help the reTable of ContentsIntroduction Mental Health Nursing and Mental Health Law Patients′ Rights Professional Roles and Responsibilities Admission and Detention in Hospital Medical Treatment for Mental Disorder Leave from Hospital Supervised Community Treatment Courts and Police Powers Best Practice and the Mental Health Act: Leadership and Care Tribunals and Manager′s Hearings

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