Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing

Harding & Snyder's Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing, 8th Edition, is a highly regarded case study resource that uses a concept-based, case study approach to help nursing students make sound clinical judgments. With approximately 150 true-to-life case studies covering all four clinical practice areas, the book is organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning. Each case includes integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to encourage critical thinking about all aspects of patient care. The 8th edition has been updated to reflect the latest standards of clinical practice, including readiness for practice in the COVID-19 era, and introduces concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN). The book emphasizes a concept-based organization, a clinical judgment approach, progressive case complexity, a strong QSEN safety emphasis, and an emphasis on sepsis and antibiotic resistance. It also includes additional case studies and expanded content in key areas, such as breastfeeding, obstetric emergency, sickle cell pain crisis, and head/neck trauma with tracheostomy. Enhanced interprofessional collaboration content emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other health professions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 712 pages
Publication date: 01 May 2023
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Harding & Snyder's Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing, 8th Edition is a highly regarded case study resource that has been awarded second place in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical category. It offers approximately 150 true-to-life case studies covering all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric-mental health nursing. The cases are organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning, with each case focusing on a common patient problem drawn from actual clinical experiences. Written by nurses who are clinical experts, the cases include a strong focus on interprofessional collaboration competencies.

To encourage critical thinking about all aspects of patient care, the cases include integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests. The 8th edition of the book has been updated throughout to reflect the most current standards of clinical practice, including readiness for practice in the COVID-19 era. Additionally, concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) are introduced in the Preface and integrated throughout the book to help students prepare for the new exam.

The concept-based organization of the cases mirrors the growing popularity of concept-based curricula and conceptual approaches to teaching and learning in nursing education. The clinical judgment approach helps students learn to identify clinical situations, prioritize care, and deliver proactive nursing care. This resource is an invaluable tool for nursing students and practicing nurses alike, as it provides a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience in a user-friendly format.

Weight: 1400g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323831734
Edition number: 8 ed