NPA Jan-Mar2021

NURSING Gerontology

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner A Case-Based Approach 1st Edition By Paula McCauley and Angela Starkweather DESCRIPTION Studying for AGACNP/DNP certification, or looking to strengthen your adult- gerontology acute care skills? Grab the know-how, support, and practical guid- ance you need, with Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner . This clearly written, evidenced-based guide offers best practices for providing patient- and family-centered care for young adults, older adults, and elderly pa- tients facing complex acute and/or chronic health conditions. From foundational advanced practice knowledge and skills to informed clinical judgment, this is an indispensable reference for preparing for AGACNP/DNP certification, and a clinical road map for all adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners.

FEATURES Upgrade your acute care nursing knowledge and clinical skills, with: ▶ Highly rated, student-approved case-based learning approach demonstrates concepts, skills, and patient-based care via real-life care scenarios ▶ Nursing experts’ views on history and professional issues, including: • A brief history of the acute care nurse practitioner role, skills, and impact on patient outcomes • Acute care nurse practitioner as leader, innovator, and nursing systems change agent • Acute care nurse practitioner role across the continuum of care—quality indicators and healthcare payment models ▶ Demonstration of evidence-based foundational skills • Patient- and family-centered care during diagnosis and choosing treatment options—steps for effective communication, responding to emotion, supporting shared decision-making, family engagement, aiding physical comfort and emotional support, learning cultural sensitivity • Management of body systems and functions, including handling emergencies and immediate interventions— hematologic; endocrine; dermatological; ophthalmological; ear, nose and throat; neurological; musculoskeletal; cardiovascular; respiratory; gastrointestinal; genitourinary; and oncologic management • Care of the trauma patient • Disaster planning and management ▶ Chapter features include: • Clinical Pearls —Expand on important concepts • Key Points —Highlight key characteristics of family- and patient-centered care in different clinical situations • Tables —Demonstrate clinical steps and procedures, condition risk factors, treatment phases, and more ❑ Case Studies —Illustrate actual patient care scenarios and optimal clinical decision-making ❑ End-of-Chapter Review Questions —Multiple choice questions support learning and retention • Choosing and interpreting diagnostic tests • Hospital care and preventing complications ▶ Building a strong basis for sound clinical judgment • Psychosocial health—diagnosis and management

North American Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-1462-6 / ($69.99 / £N/A / €N/A / AU$110.00) US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI International Edition / Paperback / ISBN: 978-1-9751-7367-8 / ($69.99 / £53.00 / €60.00 / AU$N/A) World exc US, CAN, AUS, NZ, PR, USVI Approx. 404 pp. / Approx. 50 Tables / 7 x 10 / February 2021

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