Priorities in Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition Linda D. Urden-Test Bank

Priorities in Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition Linda D. Urden

1. ISBN-10

   0323320856
2. ISBN-13

   978-0323320856

Stay updated on all prevalent and urgent matters in the critical care unit with Priorities in Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition! This evidence-based text, providing concise coverage of all core critical care nursing topics, is the ideal resource for both practicing nurses and nursing students. Utilizing the latest and most authoritative research, this book will assist you in identifying priorities to adequately and efficiently manage patient care. Content spans the areas of treatment, patient safety, patient education, nursing research, and collaborative management, among others, to prepare you for success in all aspects of critical care nursing. This new edition also includes new case studies, new QSEN-focused call-out boxes throughout the text, a complete digital glossary, and revised chapter summaries.

• Evidence-based approach provides the most accurate and timely patient care recommendations based on the latest and most authoritative research, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews available.
• UNIQUE! Nursing Diagnosis Priorities boxes list the most pressing potential nursing diagnoses, with a page reference to the corresponding Nursing Management Plan.
• Nursing Management Plans offer a complete care plan for every Priority Diagnosis that includes the diagnosis, definition, defining characteristics, outcome criteria, nursing interventions, and rationales.
  • Case studies with critical thinking questions evaluate your understanding of key concepts and their practical applications.
  • Concept maps aid students in understanding common critical health conditions, including acute coronary syndrome, acute renal failure, ischemic stroke, and shock.
  • Collaborative Management boxes guide you through the management of a wide range of complications.
  • Patient Education boxes outline the concepts that need to be taught to the patient and the family prior to discharge from the ICU.
  • Priority Medicine boxes provide a foundation in the pharmacology utilized most in critical care.
  • NEW! QSEN Evidence-Based Practice boxes use the PICOT framework to cover a timely topic and the research that underlies current patient care.
  • NEW! TEACH for Nurses manual comprises unique case studies, outlines, instructor resources, student resources, answer keys, and more.
  • NEW! PowerPoint slides with unfolding case studies have been updated to include interactive questions and sample handoff information in the ISBARR format for relevant chapters.
  • NEW! Cultural Competency boxes offer information on fundamental cultural topics, including what cues to observe for and how to better provide culturally competent care.
  • NEW! QSEN Teamwork and Collaboration boxes present concise guidelines for effective handoffs, assessments, and communications between nurses and other hospital staff.
  • NEW! QSEN Patient Safety Alert boxes highlight important guidelines and concepts to ensure patient safety.
  • NEW! QSEN Web Resources boxes identify key organizations and websites for both general critical care practice and for each specific body system.
  • NEW! Key points at the end of each chapter provide a quick review tool for students.
  • NEW! More detailed objectives now include every disorder covered in the chapter.
  • NEW! Digital glossary on the Evolve partner website help to expand students’ critical care nursing vocabulary.