Watson's Clinical Nursing and Related Sciences E-Book, 7th Edition

Section 1 The context of care*The nature of nursing*Therapeutic communication and nursing practice*Ageing and health*Death, grief and loss*Primary health care and working with patients with long-term conditionsSection 2 Key clinical principles*Principles of pharmacology*Non-medical prescribing*The management of pain*Infection and disease*Clinical investigationsSection 3 Specific patient groups*Caring for the patient with cancer*Caring for the patient with a cardiovascular disorder*Caring for the patient with a respiratory disorder*Caring for the patient with a haematological disorder*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the gastrointestinal system*Caring for the patient with a liver, biliary tract or exocrine pancreas disorder*Caring for the patient with a nutritional disorder*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the endocrine system*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the renal system*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the nervous system*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the senses*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the male reproductive system*Caring for the patient with a female reproductive system disorder*Caring for the patient with a disorder of the musculoskeletal system*Caring for the patient with a skin disorder*Caring for the patient with substance misuse or self-harmAppendix 1: Resuscitation GuidelinesAppendix 2: Evidence-Based Practice: The Top 20 Things You Most Need to KnowIndex

“Each colourful chapter is easy to work through, with plenty of headings, patient case studies, diagrams and, where applicable, websites to gain further information”Nursing Standard. July 16 :: vol 22 no 45 :: 2008