Critical thinking in medical-surgical settings a case study approach

• Main Authors: Winningham, Maryl Lynne 1947- (Author), Preusser, Barbara A. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: St. Louis London Mosby 2001
• Edition: Second Edition
• Subjects: Nursing Process > Programmed Instruction; Thinking > Programmed Instruction
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• Item Description: Cardiovascular disorders -- Pulmonary disorders -- Musculoskeletal disorders -- Gastrointestinal disorders -- Genitourinary disorders -- Neurologic disorders -- Endocrine disorders -- Immunologic disorders -- Oncologic/hematologic disorders -- Multipl
• Physical Description: xi, 569 pages illustrations 28 cm
• ISBN: 9780323011549; 0323011543

This work is designed to help students, through the use of case studies, gain the necessary experience that bridges the gap between knowledge and clinical practice and stimulates critical thinking. Each case tests the students' content and knowledge and helps them practice thinking critically before they face the realities of the workplace. This book is organized into 11 units each focusing on specific body system disorders. Cases are drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are experts in a specific area. The book includes updated cases focusing on a greater variety of clinical settings, such as acute care, community, home, and long term care. It also integrates key aspects of pharmacology, nutrition, and lab tests into each case so that students gain a more thorough understanding of caring for each condition presented