Disorders and Interventions
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Beschreibung
This comprehensive text provides a systematic explanation of major conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke and hypertension. It starts with a definition and then examines the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophsyiology of the disorder as well as clinical signs, symptoms and treatments. Interventions to be made at various levels are explored, and clinical practice points are offered. This is essential reading for students and health professionals wishing to further their understanding of common disorders and to improve their delivery of care.
Provides a comprehensive overview of common disorders plus their effects on individuals and society
Clear definitions of all conditions provided, including physiology, symptoms and treatment
Illustrated with over 500 'Nursing Action Points' throughout the text to show how nurses can make effective interventions
Autor*in
Norma Whittaker
Themen in »Disorders and Interventions«
exceptionalnursing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cancer care chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) hypertension infectious infectious diseases intervention multiple sclerosis nurse nursing physiology treatment tuberculosis