Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing - Softcover

Harding PhD RN CNE FAADN, Mariann M.; Snyder MSN RN MEDSURG-BC, Julie S.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0323527361 ISBN 13: 9780323527361

Publisher: Mosby, 2019

Synopsis

Hone your ability to make sound clinical nursing judgment via a conceptual approach to teaching and learning with Harding & Snyder’s Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing, 7th Edition. This time-tested case study approach is highly regarded for its clinically relevant and thought-provoking cases. With each adoption, you’ll be able to tap into 150 unique case studies covering all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric nursing, all newly organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning. Each case covers a common patient problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. Cases include integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to encourage you to think critically about all aspects of patient care. The 7th edition features a new concept-based organization, an enhanced focus on interprofessional collaboration and QSEN, 20 all-new case studies, and updated content throughout to reflect the most current standards of clinical practice.

• Comprehensive assortment of 150 case studies draws from actual clinical experiences in medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric clinical areas to help you think critically, prioritize, and deliver proactive nursing care.
• Critical thinking approach helps you learn to identify changes, anticipate possible complications, and initiate therapeutic interventions.
• Progressive case complexity builds on previous learning to help you gradually develop more and more expertise.

• NEW & UNIQUE! Concept-based organization mirrors the growing use of concept-based curricula and conceptual approaches to teaching and learning in nursing education.
• NEW! 20 all-new cases and four extensively-revised cases that address important contemporary healthcare issues and allow for better coordination with Giddens, HESI, and other exemplar lists.
• NEW! Updated content throughout reflects the latest evidence-based clinical practice, including national and international treatment guidelines.
• NEW! Enhanced focus on interprofessional collaboration identifies opportunities for interprofessional collaboration are discussed.
• NEW! Greater consistency with the NCLEX Exam includes revisions like the elimination of most drug trade names and the inclusion of Canadian lab values.
• Enhanced QSEN safety emphasis is highlighted with a "target" icon to communicate "caution" or "safety."
• NEW! Increased emphasis on sepsis and antibiotic resistance throughout that addresses the growing problem of sepsis (a new Joint Commission "core measure") and antibiotic resistance where appropriate throughout.
• NEW! Improved answer spacing ensures that space left for answers reflects what is actually needed.

About this title

About the Author

Mariann M. Harding, PhD, RN, CNE

About this edition

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0323527361
• ISBN 13: 9780323527361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 688