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ELSEVIER Aacn Core Curriculum For Progressive And Critical Care Nursing With Access Code 8Ed (Pb 2023) by AACN
Get ready for the CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) certification examinations with this definitive resource! From the experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, AACN Core Curriculum for Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition covers the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for certification exams and to provide safe and effective care in critical care settings. Content in this edition corresponds to the most recent CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) exam blueprints and reflects the latest in evidence-based practice. With its clear, outline format and comprehensive coverage of nursing competencies, this book is both a valuable study tool and a convenient clinical reference.Experts at the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) provide the definitive reference for progressive and critical care nursing care of adults.Concise outline format makes information easy to find and easy to digest.Basic to advanced levels of coverage emphasizes clinical nursing practice, preparing you with the full range of knowledge needed for optimal patient care in progressive and critical care settings.Key content in each body systems chapter includes an anatomy and physiology review, assessment, patient care, and specific patient health problems.Expert Tips and Key Concepts boxes highlight important content and serve as a quick reference.A companion to the AACN Procedure Manual, this book is a cornerstone of Elsevier's partnership with the leading organization in critical and acute care nursing, providing a guide to essential nursing competencies.NEW! Updated content corresponds to the most recent CCRN (R) and PCCN (R) examination blueprints and reflects the latest research evidence, clinical studies, national and international treatment protocols, the AACN/ANA scope of practice, and AACN's ECCO 3.0.NEW! Updated table of contents, chapter format, and full-color design make the book easier to read and use.NEW! Additional full-color illustrations, boxes, and tables enhance understanding and provide quicker access to need-to-know information in clinical practice. SECTION 1 Symptom-Based Diagnosis 1 Disease Mimics: An Approach to Undiagnosed DiseasesSECTION 2 Respiratory Disorders 2 Sore Throat3 Cough4 Respiratory Distress5 Earache6 Apparent Life-Threatening Event/Brief Resolved Unexplained Event SECTION 3 Cardiac Disorders 7 Syncope and Dizziness8 Chest Pain9 Murmurs10 Shock11 Hypertension SECTION 4 Gastrointestinal Disorders 12 Failure to Thrive13 Abdominal Pain14 Diarrhea15 Vomiting and Regurgitation16 Gastrointestinal Bleeding17 Hepatomegaly18 Jaundice19 Constipation20 Abdominal MassesSECTION 5 Genitourinary Disorders 21 Dysuria22 Proteinuria23 Hematuria24 Acute and Chronic Scrotal Swelling25 Menstrual Problems and Vaginal Bleeding 26 Disorders of Sex Development SECTION 6 Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders 27 Intellectual Developmental Disorders (Developmental Delay 28 Neurocognitive and Developmental Regression 29 Dysmorphology 30 The Irritable Infant 31 Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms 32 Autistic-like BehaviorsSECTION 1 Symptom-Based Diagnosis 1 Disease Mimics: An Approach to Undiagnosed DiseasesSECTION 2 Respiratory Disorders 2 Sore Throat3 Cough4 Respiratory Distress5 Earache6 Apparent Life-Threatening Event/Brief Resolved Unexplained EventSECTION 3 Cardiac Disorders 7 Syncope and Dizziness8 Chest Pain9 Murmurs10 Shock11 HypertensionSECTION 4 Gastrointestinal Disorders 12 Failure to Thrive13 Abdominal Pain14 Diarrhea15 Vomiting and Regurgitation16 Gastrointestinal Bleeding17 Hepatomegaly18 Jaundice19 Constipation20 Abdominal MassesSECTION 5 Genitourinary Disorders 21 Dysuria22 Proteinuria23 Hematuria24 Acute and Chronic Scrotal Swelling25 Menstrual Problems and Vaginal Bleeding 26 Disorders of Sex Development SECTION 6 Developmental and Psychiatric Disorders 27 Intellectual Developmental Disorders (Developmental Delay 28 Neurocognitive and Developmental Regression 29 Dysmorphology 30 The Irritable Infant 31 Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms 32 Autistic-like Behaviors33 Chronic PainSECTION 7 Neurosensory Disorders 34 Headaches35 Hypotonia and Weakness36 Rhabdomyolysis 37 Stroke38 Hypertonicity39 Paroxysmal Disorders 40 Movement Disorders in Childhood 41 Altered Mental Status42 Encephalitis43 Eye Disorders