Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing - E-Book

Book excerpt: - 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.