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    • Dixon and Stein’s Encounters with Children

      • 5th Edition
      • November 18, 2024
      • Jenny Radesky + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Building on the legacy of Drs. Suzanne D. Dixon and Martin T. Stein, Dixon and Stein’s Encounters with Children, Fifth Edition, offers a unique, how-to approach to understanding the developmental stages of childhood, providing practical strategies for today’s clinicians who interact with children and families. Unlike pathology-focused pediatrics texts, this compact volume examines typical child development and offers expert guidance on childhood stages, developmental challenges, family wellbeing, and social determinants of health. From the neonatal visit and newborn exam through the late adolescent years, this highly regarded reference provides thorough, evidence-based guidance with an emphasis on relationships as central to a child’s wellbeing. Content is aligned with the well-child visit schedule, making it highly relevant to new and experienced clinicians alike. Now under the expert guidance of new editors, Drs. Jenny Radesky and Caroline Kistin, this edition:

    • Urologic Tract Imaging, An Issue of Urologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 52-1
      • November 15, 2024
      • Onofrio Antonio Catalano + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Urologic Clinics of North America, guest editors Drs. Onofrio Antonio Catalano and Michael Stanley Gee bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Urologic Tract Imaging. Technical advances in MRI, CT, and ultrasound, along with molecule-targeted radiopharmaceuticals and urinary contrast-based MRI and US, have transformed urologic tract imaging in recent years. In this issue, top experts review the principles of various novel imaging technologies, describe their application to the urinary tract, and provide imaging examples of normal anatomy and pathology.

    • Updates in Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, An Issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 33-1
      • November 15, 2024
      • Scott H. Troob
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics, guest editor Dr. Scott H. Troob brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Updates in Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery. With advancements in surgical technology and compounded institutional expertise, surgeons are now able to perform free flaps with increased efficiency, leading to decreased operative times, improved safety profiles, and decreased resource utilization. In this issue, top experts discuss the surgical innovation that continues to redefine the boundaries of what is possible with this technique, as microvascular surgeons endeavor to restore form and function for patients worldwide.

    • Cardiovascular Procedures in Women, An Issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 14-1
      • November 15, 2024
      • Nadia Sutton
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Interventional Cardiology Clinics, guest editor Dr. Nadia Sutton brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Cardiovascular Procedures in Women. Top experts in the field discuss the clinical approach to angina in women; revascularization strategies in women: do women benefit as much as men?; acute coronary syndrome management in women; dual antiplatelet and anticoagulation regimens for women undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention; and much more.

    • Cholesteatoma, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 58-1
      • November 15, 2024
      • Samantha Anne + 1 more
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Samantha Anne and Michael Hoa bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Cholesteatoma. Top experts cover all aspects of this condition, including the science of cholesteatoma, evaluation of cholesteatoma, principles of cholesteatoma management; complications of chronic otitis media and cholesteatoma; congenital cholesteatoma; and much more.

    • Gastric Surgery, An Issue of Surgical Clinics

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 105-1
      • November 14, 2024
      • Daniel Labow
      • English
      • Hardback
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      In this issue of Surgical Clinics, guest editor Dr. Daniel Labow brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Gastric Surgery. Top experts provide up-to-date reviews of current techniques for gastric cancer, gastric ulcers, paraesophageal hernias, achalasia, and bariatric surgery. Discussions include techniques such as open surgery, minimally invasive surgery, lymphadenectomy, wedge gastrectomy, and more.

    • Gerontologic Nursing

      • 7th Edition
      • November 14, 2024
      • Jennifer J. Yeager + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      • LooseLeaf
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      Prepare to compassionately care for the aging population with Gerontologic Nursing, 7th Edition, uniquely known for its comprehensive coverage of the most common medical-surgical problems associated with older adults. Organized by body system for easy retrieval of information, it delves into health promotion and both basic and complex gerontologic concepts and issues. A disorder-focused approach addresses nursing management and care coordination across health care delivery settings. This text emphasizes topics such as nutrition, chronic illness, emergency treatment, patient teaching, home care, and end-of-life care — and provides you with a solid foundation to meet the future challenges of providing nursing care for the vast and growing older adult population.

    • Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment

      • 6th Edition
      • November 13, 2024
      • Linda A. LaCharity + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Prepare for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam and develop your clinical judgment skills with a focus on management of care! Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 6th Edition provides a wide variety of realistic patient care scenarios to help you learn management-of-care concepts and skills and see how to apply them to clinical practice. Exercises progress from simple to complex, and updated questions for the Next-Generation NCLEX-RN® Exam (NGN) are designed to match the latest NGN formats. All the book’s questions are also provided in an interactive format on the Evolve website in tests that simulate the most current NCLEX-RN® Exam. This thoroughly updated new edition now includes 2021 AACN Essentials item coding for faculty, three new Case Studies, a new Community Health Problems chapter, updated question formats to reflect the NGN, and updated content throughout. Written by a team of noted educators led by Linda A. LaCharity, this NGN review has become a student favorite!

    • Essential Enrolled Nursing Skills Workbook for Person-Centred Care

      • 3rd Edition
      • November 13, 2024
      • Gabby Koutoukidis + 1 more
      • English
      • Spiral-bound
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      Comprehensive and reliable teaching and learning resourceThe Essential Enrolled Nursing Skills for Person-Centred Care Workbook supports learners to develop the confidence and skills they need to successfully undertake and complete clinical skills during their course and graduate to become safe, knowledgeable and competent Enrolled Nurses.The workbook covers the knowledge and skills a learner will need to work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. This includes how to support individuals in their activities of daily living and plan care to ensure individuals have positive outcomes and can reach their health goals. This resource will help learners strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills and develop proficiency in providing person-centred care.This edition has been fully updated by clinical and academic experts to reflect current best practice and the requirements of the Diploma of Nursing.

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