The nursing process in the care of adults with orthopaedic conditions

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The nursing process in the care of adults with orthopaedic conditions

Leona A. Mourad, Millie M. Droste

(A Wiley medical publication)

Wiley, c1988

2nd ed

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Rev. ed. of: Nursing care of adults with orthopedic conditions. c1980

Includes bibliographies and index

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Description

Covering the many changes that have occurred in the delivery of medical and nursing care, this new edition offers the nurse or student quick access to clinical information and guidance that emphasizes safe, efficient, professional practice. The presentation is visually appealing and logically arranged. The authors provide details of specific nursing diagnoses (including assessments, expected outcomes, and interventions) and discuss discharge teaching and home care. All orthopaedic procedures are given in a step-by-step format for easy access. The previous edition of this book was published in 1980.

Table of Contents

  • List of nursing diagnoses
  • orthopaedic nursing today
  • musculoskeletal tissues: anatomy and physiology and physical assessment
  • major conditions and diseases of musculoskeletal tissues
  • nursing process during diagnostic examinations
  • nursing care of persons in casts
  • use of traction for treatment of orthopaedic conditions
  • nursing process for clients having orthopaedic surgery
  • complications associated with orthopaedic trauma, diseases, and surgery
  • rehabilitation principles and practices. Appendices: ANA/NAON nursing diagnoses
  • glossary of terms, with generic derivations.

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