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Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery

Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery

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Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is a comprehensive resource for perioperative nursing care, covering patient positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care. It includes new coverage of COVID-19 and gender affirmation surgery, as well as evidence-based guidelines and critical thinking questions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1216 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division


Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care!

Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition, is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including patient positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care. Along with the latest on robotic surgery and a review of evidence-based guidelines, this edition includes new coverage of COVID-19 and gender affirmation surgery. From well-known educator Jane C. Rothrock, and with every chapter authored by an expert nurse, Alexander's gives you the tools you need to pass the CNOR® certification exam and succeed in the surgical setting.

Comprehensive coverage includes basic perioperative nursing principles, such as patient and environmental safety, infection prevention, patient positioning, anesthesia and pain management, and the unique needs of special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients. Coverage of more than 400 general and specialty surgical interventions includes minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical procedures, whether performed in a hospital, ambulatory surgery setting, or in a doctor's office.

Perioperative nursing considerations are presented within the nursing process framework and include assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, discharge planning, and patient and family education. More than 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations show surgical anatomy, procedures, methods, and equipment. Sample plans of care include nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions. Research Highlight and Evidence for Practice boxes discuss recommendations for future research and practice.

So, whether you're a new nurse or a seasoned surgical professional, Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition, is the essential guide for delivering exceptional perioperative care. Don't miss your chance to elevate your nursing practice and make a real difference in the lives of your patients. Order your copy today!

Weight: 2942g
Dimension: 221 x 279 x 46 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323776806
Edition number: 17 ed

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