Watson's Clinical Nursing Pocket Book

Watson's Clinical Nursing Pocket Book

Paperback (17 Jan 2004)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book is the essential practice companion to Watson's Clinical Nursing and Related Sciencesand designed to be carried in your pocket whilst on duty. It is an invaluable aid for ready access to the key 'what you need to know' facts during clinical practice. By incorporating care from the primary health perspective, it is equally useful as a rapid read in community settings.

Each chapter follows the same structure for each body system:

  • a simple diagram of the main anatomy
  • the main elements of physiology
  • a selection of the most common and serious conditions
  • key facts about the diseases
  • signs and symptoms or what to look out for
  • Medical management explains what the doctors are doing
  • Pharmacology focus summarises the main medications in use
  • Nursing care priorities outline the important elements of care
  • Ten top tips list the things you should never forget in caring for patients with the conditions described in each chapter
  • The book is cross-referenced throughout to the relevant sections in Watson's enabling more detailed follow-up study of patients and nursing care when you are off duty.

    Book information

    ISBN: 9780702026980
    Publisher: Baillière Tindall
    Imprint: Baillière Tindall
    Pub date:
    DEWEY: 610.73
    DEWEY edition: 22
    Language: English
    Number of pages: 192
    Weight: 160g
    Height: 186mm
    Width: 123mm
    Spine width: 11mm