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ELSEVIER Prioritization Delegation And Assignment In Lpn Lvn Nursing With Access Code (Pb 2023) by LACHARITY L.A.
Build the skills needed to apply prioritization, delegation, and assignment concepts to nursing practice! Providing a solid foundation in coordinated care, Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment in LPN/LVN Nursing uses practical exercises to prepare you for the Next Generation NCLEX (R) (NGN) examination and to boost your job readiness. It helps you develop clinical judgment skills by guiding you through patient care scenarios progressing from common to complex. NGN-style questions are included in the book, and the Evolve website allows you to answer all of the book's questions in interactive Study or Exam mode. Written by a team of noted educators led by Linda A. LaCharity, this text helps LPNs and LVNs apply decision-making concepts in many different settings.UNIQUE! Three-part organization first establishes foundational knowledge and then provides exercises with health scenarios of increasing difficulty to help you build confidence in your prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment skills.Evidence-based guidelines and treatment protocols reflect the latest research studies and best practices.Variety of question types and case studies prepare you for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN (R) exam's new question formats and new focus on critical thinking.Practice quizzes on the Evolve website include all of the book's questions and allow you to create a virtually unlimited number of practice sessions or tests in Study Mode or Exam Mode.Focus on coordinated care addresses the NCLEX-PN's heavy emphasis on prioritization, delegation, and patient assignment. PART ONE: INTRODUCTIONGuidelines for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment DecisionsPART TWO: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMMON HEALTH SCENARIOS1. Pain2. Cancer3. Immunologic Problems4. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems5. Safety and Infection Control6. Respiratory Problems7. Cardiovascular Problems8. Hematologic Problems9. Neurologic Problems10. Visual and Auditory Problems11. Musculoskeletal Problems12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems13. Diabetes Mellitus14. Other Endocrine Problems15. Integumentary Problems16. Renal and Urinary Problems17. Reproductive Problems18. Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing19. Pediatric Problems20. Pharmacology21. Emergencies and Disasters22. Psychiatric-Mental Health ProblemsPART THREE: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMPLEX HEALTH SCENARIOSCase Study 1 - Chest Pressure, Indigestion, and NauseaCase Study 2 - Dyspnea and Shortness of BreathCase Study 3 - Multiple Clients on a Medical-Surgical UnitCase Study 4 - Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Decreased Urine OutputCase Study 5 - Diabetic KetoacidosisCase Study 6 - Home HealthCase Study 7 - Spinal Cord InjuryCase Study 8 - Multiple Patients with Adrenal Gland DisordersCase Study 9 - Multiple Clients with Gastrointestinal ProblemsCase Study 10 - Multiple Patients with PainCase Study 11- Multiple Clients with CancerCase Study 12 - Gastrointestinal BleedingCase Study 13 - Head and Leg Trauma and ShockCase Study 14 - Septic ShockCase Study 15 - Heart FailureCase Study 16 - Multiple Patients with Peripheral Vascular DiseaseCase Study 17 - Respiratory Difficulty After SurgeryCase Study 18 - Long-Term CareCase Study 19 - Pediatric Clients in Clinic and Acute Care SettingCase Study 20 - Multiple Patients with Mental Health DisordersCase Study 21 - Childbearing