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Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: A Case-Based Approach

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: A Case-Based Approach

McCauley, Paula

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ISBN10: 1975114620
ISBN13: 9781975114626
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: Mar 18 2021
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.90 Depth: 9.90
Language: English
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: A Case-Based Approach

Studying for AGACNP/DNP certification, or looking to strengthen your adult-gerontology acute care skills? Grab the know-how, support, and practical guidance you need, with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

This clearly written, evidenced-based guide offers best practices for providing patient- and family-centered care for young adults, older adults, and elderly patients facing complex acute and/or chronic health conditions. From foundational advanced practice knowledge and skills to informed clinical judgment, this is an indispensable reference for preparing for AGACNP/DNP certification, and a clinical road map for all adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners.

Upgrade your acute care nursing knowledge and clinical skills, with:

  • Highly rated, student-approved case-based learning approach demonstrates concepts, skills, and patient-based care via real-life care scenarios
  • Nursing experts' views on history and professional issues, including:
    • A brief history of the acute care nurse practitioner role, skills, and impact on patient outcomes
    • Acute care nurse practitioner as leader, innovator, and nursing systems change agent
    • Acute care nurse practitioner role across the continuum of care -- quality indicators and healthcare payment models
  • Demonstration of evidence-based foundational skills
    • Patient- and family-centered care during diagnosis and choosing treatment options -- steps for effective communication, responding to emotion, supporting shared decision-making, family engagement, aiding physical comfort and emotional support, learning cultural sensitivity
    • Choosing and interpreting diagnostic tests
    • Hospital care and preventing complications
  • Building a strong basis for sound clinical judgment
    • Psychosocial health - diagnosis and management
    • Management of body systems and functions, including handling emergencies and immediate interventions -- hematologic; endocrine; dermatological; ophthalmological; ear, nose and throat; neurological; musculoskeletal; cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal; genitourinary; and oncologic management
    • Care of the trauma patient
    • Disaster planning and management
  • Chapter features include:
    • Clinical Pearls - Expand on important concepts
    • Key Points - Highlight key characteristics of family- and patient-centered care in different clinical situations
    • Tables - Demonstrate clinical steps and procedures, condition risk factors, treatment phases, and more
      • Case Studies - Illustrate actual patient care scenarios and optimal clinical decision-making
      • End-of-Chapter Review Questions - Multiple choice questions support learning and retention

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