Juta's Manual of Nursing Volume 4

Providing comprehensive information on all the systems of the human body, this reference blends scientific data with practical knowledge to address issues in medical surgical nursing, including a summary of specific conditions, nursing diagnoses, and nursing interventions. With content that has been carefully selected to build on existing nursing knowledge, this text also provides guidance on topics such as: a nurse's role in the management of patients and clients with medical or surgical problems; the role of the nurse as a primary caregiver, educator, adviser, and advocate of patients' rights; and suggestions to enhance the patient/nurse relationship.