Nursing the Surgical Patient

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The new edition of this highly successful text brings it fully up to date with recent developments in surgical nursing, and includes a new chapter on preoperative assessment. Discusses all types of surgery so will be applicable to nurse working in all settings where they will encounter patients recovering from surgery The nursing care is underpinned by the relevant research findings to ensure evidence-based practice Focuses on nursing role and so is relevant to readers' needs Relevant A&P and relevant pathophysiology are covered to aid understanding of the common disorders that require surgical intervention Learning objectives assist study Use of care plans and case studies help relate theory to practice Boxes highlight key points and examples to aid study A full glossary of key terms aids comprehension Summaries of key points aid revision A new chapter on Pre-operative assessment. More on psychology in appropriate chapters but especially in Day Surgery and Perioperative Care. More on ethics, legal issues and consent. More on ethnic and cultural issues as relevant in appropriate chapters. More on recovery practice Websites for further reference Some reorganization of content to make the presentation more streamlined