Nursing Adults: The Practice of Caring

Section 1 - Nursing, Quality and Communication Adult Nursing: Setting the Scene. Quality Management and Standards of Care. Communication. Section 2 - Common Nursing Issues Circadian Rhythms and Sleep Patterns. Temperature Regulation. Stress. Pain. Problems with Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-based Homeostasis. Shock and Multi-System Failure. Tissue Viability: Managing Chronic Wounds. Nutrition. Maintaining Continence. Infection Control. Section 3 - Nursing Patients with Common Disorders Neurological Problems. Problems with Eye and Vision. Problems of the Ear and Hearing. Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders. Blood Disorders. Cardiovascular Disorders. Respiratory Disorders. Nose and Throat Disorders. Gastrointestinal Disorders. Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Disorders. Urinary Disorders. Sexual Health and Reproductive Problems. Breast Disorders. Musculoskeletal Disorders. Skin Problems. Section 4 - Specific Areas of Adult Nursing Perioperative Nursing. Nursing Patients in the Accident and Emergency Departments. Critically Ill Patients. Nursing Older Patients. Nursing Patients with Cancer. Nursing Patients who need Palliative Care. Long-term Sickness and Disability.