Base your care of neurological patients on evidence-based best
practices, with the completely updated, fully illustrated The
Clinical Practice of Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing , 8th
Edition. This is the most current and comprehensive neuroscience
nursing text, written to support you in the everyday high-level
assessments, information processing and decision making required of
the neurological nurse. A must-have for offering accurate,
efficient care of adult/geriatric neuroscience patients, this is
ideal for both beginning and advanced neuro nurses and nursing
students. NEW chapter on hydrocephalus NEW chapter on neurological
care in the community NEW and revised content throughout the text
that reflects current best practices Case studies that offer
real-life scenarios to reinforce concepts Treatment Summaries,
Clinical Vignettes and Clinical Pearls that provide vital clinical
tips Sections covering a broad range of neuroscience care
considerations: Ethical perspectives and end-of-life care -
Preparing and caring for patients after acute care, brain death and
organ donation Assessment and evaluation of neuroscience patients -
Overview of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, diagnostics for
patients with neurological disorders, comprehensive neurological
examination, neurological assessment Common management challenges -
Intracranial hypertension, hydrocephalus, management of patients
with altered level of consciousness, evaluation/treatment of
delirium, common neuroendocrine syndromes, neurosurgical
procedures, rehabilitation Nursing management of patients with
injury to the neurological system; cranial nerve disorders and
peripheral nerve injuries; neoplasms of the neurological system;
cerebrovascular disease; pain, seizures, and CNS infections;
movement disorders; neurodegenerative and neuromuscular diseases
Ideal for nurses working in intensive care units, emergency
departments, neuroscience specialty units and medical-surgical
units that admit neuroscience patients Nursing management guidance
that is infused with pathophysiology content, providing a rationale
for care and for identifying patient outcomes Guide for
establishing and updating a neuroscience patient database Excellent
study aid for preparing for the certified neuroscience registered
nurse (CNRN) exam and stroke certification (SCRN) Thorough overview
of neurology team communications - Best practices for coordination,
continuity, and patient safety Your book purchase includes a
complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS (TM), Android
(TM), PC, and Mac. Take advantage of these practical features that
will improve your eBook experience: The ability to download the
eBook on multiple devices at one time-providing a seamless reading
experience online or offline Easily convert to audiobook, powering
your content with natural language text-to-speech Powerful search
tools and smart navigation cross-links that allow you to search
within this book, or across your entire library of VitalSource
eBooks About the Clinical Editors Joanne V. Hickey, PhD, RN, ACNP,
FAAN, FCCM, is Patricia L. Starck/PARTNERS Professor of Nursing,
Department of Research at the Cizik School of Nursing, University
of Texas Health Science Center at Houston at the University of
Texas Health School of Nursing in Houston, Texas. Andrea L.
Strayer, MS, NP, CNRN, is Inpatient Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner
at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
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