Alexander's Nursing Practice
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- 6th Edition - April 4, 2024
- Editor: Ian Peate
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 0 2 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 2 0 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 1 2 0 5 - 8
Alexander’s Nursing Practice is the most comprehensive textbook available for undergraduate nursing students today.This resource will prepare students for their future role as… Read more
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Request a sales quoteAlexander’s Nursing Practice is the most comprehensive textbook available for undergraduate nursing students today.
This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. It covers all the basics of nursing, including care of patients with common disorders, core nursing issues like medicines management and infection prevention and control, and how to nurse specific patient groups. The sixth edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest evidence, policies and registration requirements, and reflects the transformative changes currently occurring in healthcare policies, procedures and technologies.
With a host of features to enhance the learning and teaching experience, this book will make a significant contribution to preparing compassionate nurses who will deliver patient-centred, high quality and holistic care.
This resource will prepare students for their future role as healthcare professionals in a variety of settings. It covers all the basics of nursing, including care of patients with common disorders, core nursing issues like medicines management and infection prevention and control, and how to nurse specific patient groups. The sixth edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest evidence, policies and registration requirements, and reflects the transformative changes currently occurring in healthcare policies, procedures and technologies.
With a host of features to enhance the learning and teaching experience, this book will make a significant contribution to preparing compassionate nurses who will deliver patient-centred, high quality and holistic care.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- 1 On Being a Nurse
- Introduction
- Conclusion
- References
- Section 1 Care of Patients With Common Disorders
- 2 Nursing Patients With Cardiovascular Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Hypertension
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Aortic Aneurysms and Acute Aortic Syndromes
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Acute Lower Limb Ischaemia
- Peripheral Venous Disease
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 3 Nursing Patients With Respiratory Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology: Overview
- Principles of Nursing Management in the Prevention and Treatment of Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Assessment and Investigations
- Common Respiratory Disorders
- Respiratory Failure
- Infections of the Respiratory System
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Lung Cancer
- Pneumothorax
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 4 Nursing Patients With Gastrointestinal, Liver and Biliary Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Disorders of the Mouth
- Disorders of the Oesophagus
- Disorders of the Stomach and Duodenum
- Disorders of the Small and Large Intestines
- Anorectal Disorders
- Disorders of the Hepatobiliary System: An Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Liver
- Functions of the Liver
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Gallbladder
- The Pancreas
- Disorders of the Pancreas
- Pancreatitis
- Cancer of the Pancreas
- The Spleen
- Disorders of the Spleen
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 5 Nursing Patients With Endocrine Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Disorders of the Pituitary and Hypothalamus
- Hypersecretion of Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- Hyposecretion of Anterior Pituitary Hormones
- Disorder of Posterior Pituitary/Hypothalamus: Abnormal Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Secretion
- Disorders of the Thyroid
- Hypersecretion of Thyroid Hormones
- Cancer of the Thyroid Gland
- Hyposecretion of Thyroid Hormones
- Disorders of the Parathyroids
- Hypersecretion of the Parathyroids
- Hyposecretion of the Parathyroids
- Disorders of the Adrenals
- Hypersecretion of the Adrenals
- Hyposecretion of the Adrenals
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
- The Gonads – Disorders of Sexual Differentiation
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 6 Nursing Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- type 1 diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Impaired Fasting Glycaemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Secondary to Other Conditions
- Management Strategies in Diabetes Mellitus
- Attaining and Maintaining Normoglycaemia
- Monitoring Response to Therapy
- Preventing and Detecting Acute Metabolic Complications of Diabetes
- Preventing and Detecting the Chronic Complications of Diabetes
- Facilitating Self-Care Through Education
- Promoting Psychological and Social Adjustment
- Future Developments
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 7 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Lymphatic and Immune Systems
- Introduction
- The Immune System and the Concept of Self vs Non-Self
- The Innate Immune System
- The Adaptive Immune System
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Vaccinations, Measles and Adaptive Immunity
- The Lymphatic System
- Autoimmune Disease: A Failure of Self vs Non-Self Discrimination
- Transplant Rejection
- Viruses
- Immunodeficiency
- COVID-19
- Addressing Health Inequalities
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 8 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Breast and Reproductive Systems
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System
- Menstrual Disorders
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Menstrual Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People
- Premenstrual Syndrome
- Disorders of the Climacteric/Menopause
- Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
- Benign Ovarian Tumours
- Benign Uterine Tumours
- Trophoblastic Tumours
- Gynaecological Cancer
- Uterine Displacement and Prolapse
- Infections of the Female Reproductive Tract
- Disorders of Early Pregnancy
- Family Planning Services
- Infertility
- Cultural Awareness in Reproductive Health
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Normal Breast Changes
- Benign Breast Disorders
- Breast Cancer and Potential Sequelae
- The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Care
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 9 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive Systems
- Introduction
- Testicular Disorders
- Vasectomy
- Disorders of the Penis
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Cultural Awareness in Reproductive Health
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading/Information Sites
- 10 Nursing Patients With Urinary Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Disorders of The Urinary System
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Obstructive Disorders of the Urinary Tract
- Renal Disorders
- Disorders of the Bladder
- Disorders of the Prostate
- Urethral Stricture and Disorders of the Male Urethra and Penis
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 11 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Nervous System
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Neurological Investigations
- Head Injury and Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Intracranial Tumours
- Epilepsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Huntington’s Disease
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 12 Nursing Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Musculoskeletal System
- Skeletal Disorders
- Fractures
- Fractures of Specific Sites – Lower Limb
- Fractures of Specific Sites – Upper Limb
- Prevention of Complications of Fractures – Summary
- Spinal Injuries
- Osteoporosis
- Bone Tumours – Osteosarcoma
- Amputation of a Limb
- Bone Infections
- disorders of joints
- Disorders of the Lumbar Spine – Back Pain
- Degenerative and Inflammatory Joint Disorders
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Ligament Injuries
- Muscle and Tendon Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 13 Nursing Patients With Blood Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Blood Transfusion
- Disorders Of The Blood
- Disorders of Red Blood Cells – Anaemias (General Aspects)
- Specific Anaemias
- Disorders of Red Blood Cells – Overproduction
- Disorders of White Blood Cells and Lymphoid Tissue
- Disorders of Coagulation
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 14 Nursing Patients With Skin Disorders
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin Assessment
- Principles of Therapy in Skin Disorders
- Disorders of The Skin
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Skin Infections and Infestations
- Bullous Disorders
- Acute Skin Failure
- Acne
- Photodermatoses
- Urticaria
- Skin Tumours
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- References
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 15 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Eye and Sight Impairment
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Assessing the Eye and Visual Function
- The Sight-Impaired Person (SIP)
- Conditions Requiring Surgical Intervention
- Red Eye
- External Eye Conditions
- Eye Injuries
- Surgical Removal of an Eye
- Age-Related Conditions
- Systemic Disease and Disorders of the Eye
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 16 Nursing Patients With Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat
- Introduction
- The Ear
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
- Disorders of the External Ear
- Deafness and Hearing Loss
- Disorders of the Middle Ear
- Disorders of the Inner Ear
- The Nose
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Nose
- Disorders of the Nose
- Disorders of the Paranasal Sinuses
- Disorders of the Nasal Septum
- Nasal Obstruction
- The Throat
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Throat
- Disorders of the Throat
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- Section 2 Core Nursing Issues
- 17 Pharmacology and Medicines Management
- Introduction
- Drugs, Medicines and Pharmacology
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 18 Infection Prevention and Control
- Introduction
- An Overview of the Challenges of Healthcare-Associated Infections
- Infection Prevention and Control Measures
- Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Community Settings
- Use of Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines to Ensure Targeted Measures to Prevent HCAI
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning
- References
- Useful Websites
- 19 The Deteriorating Patient, Recognising and Managing Shock
- Introduction
- The Evolving Pathophysiology of Shock
- Types Of Shock
- Hypovolaemic Shock
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Obstructive Shock
- Distributive Shock
- Septic Shock
- Anaphylactic Shock
- Spinal Shock
- Neurogenic Shock
- Monitoring the Patient in Shock
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 20 Pain Management
- Introduction
- Defining Pain: Competing Perspectives
- Theories of Pain
- Pain Physiology and Functional Anatomy – An Overview
- Classification of Pain
- Key Concepts
- Pain Threshold
- Pain Tolerance
- Management of Pain
- Pain Assessment
- Pain Measurement
- Pharmacological Pain Management
- Non-pharmacological Pain Management
- Clinical Governance in Pain Management
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites and Resources
- 21 Maintaining Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance
- Introduction
- Fluid in the Body
- Electrolytes in the Body
- Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis
- Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
- Maintaining Acid–Base Balance
- Problems Associated With Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 22 Nutrition and Health
- Introduction
- Principles of Nutritional Science
- Public Health Nutrition
- Food Safety
- Nutritional Care by Nurses
- Nutritional Screening and Assessment
- The Nutrition Support Team and the Nutrition Nurse Specialist
- Future Directions in Nutritional Care
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 23 Tissue Viability and Managing Chronic Wounds
- Introduction
- Wound Definition, Types and Classification
- Physiology of Wound Healing
- Factors That Adversely Affect Healing
- Wound Infection
- Specific Wound Types
- Sutured Wounds
- Traumatic Wounds
- Malignant Wounds
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 24 Maintaining Continence
- Introduction
- Continence
- Impact of Covid-19 on Continence Services
- Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Faecal Incontinence
- Epidemiology of Incontinence – Prevalence Studies
- Sociological Factors in Underreporting of Incontinence
- Factors Contributing to Incontinence
- Medical Management
- Assessment
- Planning Care Strategies for Promoting Continence: An Overview
- Managing Symptoms Related to Conditions That Exacerbate Incontinence
- Referring Patients
- Continence Advisory Services
- Aids and Equipment
- Long-Term Catheterisation
- Relationships – Expressing Sexuality
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- Section 3 Nursing Specific Patient Groups
- 25 The Care of a Person Undergoing Surgery
- Introduction
- Preoperative Care
- Intraoperative Care
- Anaesthesia
- Postoperative Care
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- Useful Tools
- 26 Nursing the Patient Who Experiences Trauma
- Introduction
- Trauma: Epidemiology and the Need for Injury Prevention
- Mechanism of Injury
- Death Following Trauma
- Disability
- Prehospital Care
- Emergency Department
- Definitive Care
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Psychological Care
- Organ and Tissue Donation Following Trauma Death
- Staff Stress and Grief
- Medico-Legal Aspects of Trauma Care
- Challenging Behaviour
- Mass Casualty Trauma Care
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 27 Nursing the Unconscious Patient
- Introduction
- Anatomical and Physiological Basis for Consciousness
- States of Impaired Consciousness
- Assessment of the Nervous System
- Causes of Unconsciousness
- Emergency Care of the Unconscious Patient
- Nursing Management of the Unconscious Patient
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Useful Websites
- 28 Nursing the Critically Ill Patient
- Introduction
- Patient Safety
- Meeting the Physical Needs of the Critically Ill Patient
- Respiratory Needs and Care
- Cardiovascular Care
- Sepsis
- Renal Care and Fluid Balance
- Neurological Care
- Sedation and Pain Management
- Nutritional and Gastrointestinal Care
- Hygiene, Mobility and Wound Care
- Meeting the Psychosocial, Cultural and Spiritual Needs of the Critically Ill Patient
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 29 Nursing the Patient With Burn Injury
- Introduction
- Prevention of Burn Injuries
- First Aid Treatment of Burns
- Assessing the Severity of Burn Injuries
- The Patient With Extensive Burns
- The Burn Wound
- Psychological Effects of Burn Injuries
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 30 Care and Rehabilitation of People With Long-Term Conditions
- Introduction
- What Is a Long-Term Condition?
- Factors Influencing Long-Term Conditions, Disability and Frailty
- How Prevalent Are Long-Term Conditions?
- Features of Living With Long-Term Conditions
- Barriers to Seeking Support
- Applying the Roper–Logan–Tierney Model Using the Nursing Process
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- 31 Nursing the Patient With Cancer
- Introduction
- Aetiology of Cancer
- Medical Intervention and the Nurse’s Role
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 32 Nursing Patients Who Need Palliative Care
- Introduction
- What Is Palliative Care?
- The Palliative Care Approach in Practice
- End-of-Life Care
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- 33 Nursing Care for Older People
- Introduction
- What Happens When We Age?
- Working With Older People
- Medications and Falls
- Summary: Key Nursing Issues
- Reflection and Learning – What Next?
- References
- Further Reading
- Useful Websites
- Glossary
- Index
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: April 4, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443110221
- eBook ISBN: 9780443112058
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Ian Peate
Affiliations and expertise
Visiting Professor St Georges University of London and Kingston University London