Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Holiday Insurance


Holiday Insurance plans are one of the most important policies. These insurance policies are designed for the once who are planning to set out on a holiday. Just as in case of other insurance plans Holiday Insurance helps you have cover for a number of unfortunate situations during your holidays. While traveling your health, belongings as well as your life can be at stake. By getting these insurance policies you can have a great holiday where you will not to worry about what will happened in case of an unfortunate incident during your trip. These policies provide you with peace of mind in addition to providing you with cover for a number of serious situations that are common during holidays.
To find a suitable Holiday Insurance plans you can explore the internet. There are various insurance providers online that can provide you with Holiday Insurance plans to make your trip safe and enjoyable in the best possible manner. As different insurance plans have different cover it is vital for every traveler to have an idea of the kind of cover he or she would like to have. Some Holiday Insurance plans may provide you with cover for your health while others may help you have cover for your valuable belongings that you will like to carry on your trip. The kind of insurance plans that you should pick on your own choice and preference also depends on your budget. This is why while selecting a Holiday Insurance policy you should have a clear idea of what you really want and how much you can afford to spend.
If you have a limit budget and you want to avail a Holiday Insurance within that it is certainly possible as there are various insurance providers that understand the limitation of different travelers. For the once who cannot afford to spend much on this insurance plan a number of affordable policies are offered by insurance companies that make it easy for everyone to pick a suitable Holiday Insurance without any problem. Doing research on the internet on the basis of your need is a simple and effective way to find suitable Holiday Insurance plans that can be within your budget and also provide you with the type of cover that you want. So when you plan your next holidays do not forget having Holiday Insurance so that you can make the most of your trip and incase of any unfavorable incident get the much needed cover that can save you for financial burden.

Medical-surgical Nursing : Patient-centered Collaborative


Medial surgical nursing book used or one class in nursing school. All chapters neatly tabbed for easy access :) edges slightly used and worn.Posted with eBay MobileFormat: Trade ClothLanguage: EnglishPublisher: Elsevier – Health Sciences DivisionTitle: Medical-Surgical Nursing : Patient-Centered Collaborative Care by Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman (2009, Hardcover)ISBN: 9781416037620Additional Information about Medical-Surgical Nursing : Patient-Centered Collaborative Care by Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman (2009, Hardcover)Certain data records © 2012 Bowker. Rights in cover images reserved by owners.SynopsisWritten by two expert authors, this trend-setting textbook of medical-surgical nursing offers cutting-edge content that’s easy to understand. The sixth edition includes a new emphasis on clinical decision-making for patient-centered collaborative care and more streamlined and balanced coverage of the core body of knowledge needed for safe clinical practice. There is also expanded coverage of emergency and disaster preparedness along with an enhanced “Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination” feature that includes the addition of new NCLEX Challenge questions.

Product IdentifiersISBN-101416037624ISBN-139781416037620
Key DetailsAuthorDonna D. Ignatavicius, M. Linda WorkmanNumber Of Pages1968 pagesFormatTrade ClothPublication Date2009-02-11LanguageEnglishPublisherElsevier – Health Sciences Division
Additional DetailsEdition Number6Copyright Date2009IllustratedYes
DimensionsWidth8.8 In.Length11.1 In.
Target AudienceGroupCollege Audience
Classification MethodLCCN2008-045867LC Classification NumberRT41.I36 2009Dewey Decimal617/.0231Dewey Edition22
Table Of ContentTable Of ContentUNIT I. FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing 2. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies 3. Common Health Problems of Older Adults 4. Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 5. Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign 6. Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing 7. Substance Abuse and Medical-Surgical Nursing 8. Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems 9. End-of-Life Care UNIT II. CONCEPTS OF EMERGENCY CARE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 10. Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing 11. Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies 12. NEW! Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness UNIT III. MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCES 13. Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 14. Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid-Base Imbalances 15. Infusion Therapy UNIT IV. MANAGEMENT OF PERIOPERATIVE PATIENTS 16. Care of Preoperative Patients 17. Care of Intraoperative Patients 18. Care of Postoperative Patients NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: PROTECTION UNIT V. PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM 19. Inflammation and the Immune Response 20. Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases 21. Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other Immunodeficiencies 22. Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity 23. Cancer Development 24. Care of Patients with Cancer 25. EXPANDED! Care of Patients with Infection UNIT VI. PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS 26. Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails 27. Care of Patients with Skin Problems 28. Care of Patients with Burns NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: OXYGENATION AND TISSUE PERFUSION UNIT VII. PROBLEMS OF OXYGENATION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT 29. Assessment of the Respiratory System 30. Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy 31. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems 32. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems 33. Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems 34. Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems UNIT VIII. PROBLEMS OF CARDIAC OUTPUT AND TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 35. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System 36. Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias 37. Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems 38. Care of Patients with Vascular Problems 39. Care of Patients with Shock 40. Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes UNIT IX. PROBLEMS OF TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM 41. Assessment of the Hematologic System 42. Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION UNIT X. PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 43. Assessment of the Nervous System 44. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain 45. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord 46. Care of Patients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System 47. Care of Critically Ill Patients with Neurologic Problems UNIT XI

Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Single Volume, 8e (MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING (LEWIS)) Overview


Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field, to help you provide exceptional care in today's fast-paced health care environment. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as prioritization, clinical decision-making, patient safety, and NCLEX® exam preparation. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy to find essential information and the accessible writing style makes even complex concepts easy to grasp! Best of all - a complete collection of interactive learning and study tools help you learn more effectively and offer valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice.
  • Provides a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing in a highly readable format.
  • All content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field to ensure that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate.
  • Colorful design and over 1,400 full-color illustrations clearly demonstrate disease processes and related anatomy and physiology.
  • UNIQUE! A complete collection of study tools and resources, including the innovative Stress-Busting Kit for Nursing Students, offers engaging, interactive exercises and activities that make learning more effective and help prepare you for clinical practice.
  • UNIQUE! Presents key nursing management content using a "levels of care" approach that explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness.
  • Approximately 55 comprehensive nursing care plans incorporate NIC, NOC, and current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems.
  • Bridge to NCLEX Examination Review Questions at the end of each chapter focus on prioritization and help reinforce your understanding of key content.
  • Evidence-Based Practice boxes summarize key interdisciplinary research and clearly demonstrate how it applies to nursing practice.
  • Collaborative Management headings and Collaborative Care tables emphasize the importance of total patient care in today's health care settings and provide a clear understanding of each provider's role in managing disorders.
  • Drug Alert boxes highlight important considerations applicable to key drugs.
  • Healthy People boxes summarize government health care goals as they relate to specific disorders and identify important strategies for the prevention and early detection of diseases.
  • Drug Therapy tables highlight vital medication information for quick reference.
  • Nutritional Therapy tables summarize nutritional interventions and strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles in patients with various conditions.
  • Cultural and ethnic health disparities content includes a dedicated chapter on health disparities and culturally competent care, as well as summary boxes highlighting important issues (including risk factors) related to the nursing care of various ethnic populations.
  • Extensive gerontologic content discusses age-related changes for each body system and alerts you to differences often encountered in older patients.
  • Emergency Management tables outline the treatment of health problems most likely to create medical emergencies.
  • Health History tables summarize the key questions you should ask, as well as important assessment parameters.
  • Patient and Caregiver Teaching Guides provide critical information to help you educate others who will be helping to care for the patient.
  • Ethical Dilemmas boxes promote critical thinking for timely and sensitive issues such as informed consent, patient adherence, guardianship, confidentiality, and sterilization.
  • Complementary and Alternative Therapies boxes summarize what you need to know about the clinical uses, effects, and nursing implications of herbal remedies, acupuncture, biofeedback, and more
  • Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes cover key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethics issues.
  • A glossary of key terms and definitions in the back of the book provides definitions and page references.
  • Completely revised and revamped content is more readable, concise, and user-friendly.
  • Reorganized coverage reflects an increased emphasis on more common disorders versus rare disorders.
  • An increased focus on prioritization is featured throughout the text and in the review questions, nursing care plans, and case studies.
  • Expanded coverage of delegation includes Delegation Decisions boxes throughout the text that highlight specific topics and skills related to delegation.
  • End-of-chapter Clinical Decision-Making Exercises feature case scenarios that emphasize prioritization, delegation, and concept mapping.
  • End-of-chapter review sections now feature alternate item-format questions.
  • Safety Alerts highlight patient safety issues and focus on the latest National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Pathophysiology Map flow charts make it easier to visualize and understand changes occurring in major diseases.
  • Focused Assessment boxes reflect a realistic "assessment on the run" approach and offer brief checklists for evaluating the status of previously identified health problems and monitoring for signs of new problems.
  • Assessment Case Studies for all assessment chapters help reinforce the importance of integrating and prioritizing assessment findings.
  • UNIQUE! A separate Sleep and Sleep Disorders chapter expands upon this key topic that impacts multiple disorders and body systems, as well as nearly every aspect of daily functioning.
  • UNIQUE! The Patient and Caregiver Teaching chapter emphasizes the increasing importance and prevalence of patient management of chronic illnesses and conditions, as well as the role of the caregiver in patient care.
  • The Emergency, Terrorism, and Disaster Nursing chapter features expanded coverage of terrorism.
  • Revised Infection chapter features updated infection control guidelines, an expanded section on emerging and reemerging infections, and new information about prions and H1N1 flu.