High-acuity Nursing

<i>For courses in critical care, acute care nursing, and as a supplemental text in advanced medical-surgical nursing.<br></i><b><br>Complete guide to high-acuity nursing in all care settings<br></b><b><i>High-Acuity Nursing</i></b> provides a comprehensive knowledge set needed to care for adult patients with complex, unpredictable conditions across settings, from high-skill, long-term facilities to critical care units. Focusing on the relationship between pathophysiology and the nursing process, the text encourages students to think critically to reach optimal clinical decisions for high-acuity patients. All chapters in the <b>7th edition</b> have been updated and many have been reorganized and expanded. A new chapter focuses on palliative care and end-of-life issues, and new features address quality and safety, along with genetic considerations.<br><b><i><br>High-Acuity Nursing</i>, 7th Edition</b>, is also available via <b>Pearson eText, </b>a simple-to-use, mobile, personalized reading experience that lets instructors connect with and motivate students - right in their eTextbook. Learn more.</p>