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Book Synopsis: Gain the knowledge and skills you need to provide safe, effective perioperative nursing care! Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions cover patient care in more than 400 surgical interventions, including patient positioning, instrumentation, and postoperative care. Along with the latest on robotic surgery and a review of evidence-based guidelines, this edition includes new coverage of COVID-19 and gender affirmation surgery. From well-known educator Jane C. Rothrock — and with every chapter authored by an expert nurse — Alexander’s gives you the tools you need to pass the CNOR© certification exam and succeed in the surgical setting.
Comprehensive coverage includes basic perioperative nursing principles, such as patient and environmental safety, infection prevention, patient positioning, anesthesia and pain management, and the unique needs of special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients. Coverage of more than 400 general and specialty surgical interventions includes minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical procedures, whether performed in a hospital, ambulatory surgery setting, or in a doctor’s office.
Perioperative nursing considerations are presented within the nursing process framework and include assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, evaluation, discharge planning, and patient and family education.
More than 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations show surgical anatomy, procedures, methods, and equipment.
- Sample plans of care include nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions.
- Research Highlight and Evidence for Practice boxes discuss recommendations for applying current scientific research to patient care.
- Robotic-Assisted Surgery boxes highlight a rapidly expanding surgical modality.
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery boxes promote protocols to improve outcomes, reduce the length of stay, and reduce the patient’s cost of care.
- Patient Engagement Exemplar boxes optimize surgical outcomes by addressing AORN guidelines on the issues of patient care and involvement of the patient’s family.
- Patient Safety boxes highlight practices and initiatives for patient safety in the surgical setting.
- Patient, Family, and Caregiver Education boxes include specific guidelines for preprocedural and/or postprocedural care, potential complications, home care, discharge instructions, and psychosocial care.
- Ambulatory Surgery Considerations boxes highlight patient selection criteria, special anesthesia considerations, and patient assessment implications for outpatient surgical procedures.
- Surgical Pharmacology tables summarize the drugs most commonly used for each surgical specialty, including generic and trade names, indications, and pharmacokinetics.
Critical Thinking questions at the end of each chapter let you assess your understanding of important material.
Exam-style practice questions on the Evolve website include answers and rationales.
References to AORN Guidelines and toolkits are discussed as relevant to the topic.
NEW! Additional content on infection prevention includes coverage of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Candida auris.
NEW! Coverage of discharge planning and gender affirmation surgery is added to this edition.
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GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER IN PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
Looking to advance your career in perioperative nursing? Look no further than Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition! Packed with comprehensive coverage on patient care during surgical interventions, this book is the definitive resource for nurses and surgical technologists training for a career in the operating room.
With over 400 surgical interventions covered in detail, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective perioperative nursing care. From patient positioning to postoperative care, every step is expertly illustrated and described to ensure that you are well-prepared in the surgical setting.
But that's not all! This latest edition also includes essential updates on the latest advancements in the field, such as robotic surgery and evidence-based guidelines. Plus, it features new coverage on timely topics like COVID-19 and gender affirmation surgery.
Authored by renowned educator Jane C. Rothrock and a team of expert nurses, this book equips you with the tools you need to excel in your career. Whether you're aiming to pass the CNOR© certification exam or seeking success in the operating room, Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery is your ultimate guide!
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE FOR PERIOPERATIVE NURSING EXCELLENCE
When it comes to providing exceptional perioperative nursing care, knowledge and expertise are key. That's why Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is your go-to resource for mastering the principles and practices of perioperative nursing.
This comprehensive book covers all the essential aspects of perioperative nursing, from patient and environmental safety to infection prevention, anesthesia and pain management, patient positioning, and more. With special considerations for diverse populations like pediatric and geriatric patients, you'll be equipped to handle any situation that comes your way.
Featuring over 400 general and specialty surgical interventions, including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures, this book prepares you for the full range of surgeries performed in various settings. Whether you work in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or doctor's office, this book has got you covered!
With more than 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations, you'll have a clear understanding of surgical anatomy, procedures, methods, and equipment. Sample plans of care, research highlights, and evidence for practice provide valuable insights into applying current scientific research to patient care.
Enhance your perioperative nursing skills, and excel in your career!
OPTIMIZE SURGICAL OUTCOMES AND ENSURE PATIENT SAFETY
As a healthcare professional working in the surgical setting, optimizing surgical outcomes and ensuring patient safety are your top priorities. Alexander's Care of the Patient in Surgery, 17th Edition is here to support you in achieving these goals.
This edition includes valuable resources to help you enhance patient care and involvement. Robotic-Assisted Surgery boxes highlight the rapidly expanding surgical modality, while Enhanced Recovery After Surgery boxes provide protocols to improve outcomes and reduce the length of stay and cost of care for patients.
In addition, Patient Engagement Exemplar boxes address the latest AORN guidelines on patient care and involvement of the patient's family, optimizing surgical outcomes. Patient Safety boxes highlight essential practices and initiatives for maintaining a safe environment in the surgical setting.
Complete with patient, family, and caregiver education guidelines, including preprocedural and postprocedural care, potential complications, home care, discharge instructions, and psychosocial care, this book equips you with the knowledge to provide comprehensive care throughout the surgical journey.
Elevate your practice and ensure optimal surgical outcomes today!
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