Clinical Decision Making: Case Studies in Medical-Surgical, Pharmacologic, and Psychiatric Nursing

by Gina M. Ankner, Hyacinth C. Martin

Created especially for nurses, the Clinical Decision Making series helps to bridge the gap between content knowledge and clinical application. Case Studies in Medical-Surgical, Pharmacologic, and Psychiatric Nursing provides 120 nursing case histories that include critical thinking questions and answers based on real-life client situations. Every case contains a "blueprint" of variables that must be considered while evaluating a particular scenario, and are pertinent concerning the client nursing protocol and setting of care. Examples of these variables include age, gender, cultural influences, pre-existing conditions, legal issues, or communication skills. Each blueprint and case is different just as each clinical situation is unique. By simulating the decision-making process, learners gain the confidence needed to make informed clinical judgments that will make them successful practitioners. Simply stated, Clinical Decision Making shortens the distance between theory and practice like no other educational tool!

528 pages, Paperback

First published January 4, 2007

Reviews

[Shaun Leblanc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thorough break-down of over 20 case studies covering various systems. Excellent review of the nursing process including care plans, nursing diagnoses and more. I would definitely recommend this to any nurse just starting out.

[Darl Zeid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Mika Lariza · Rating 5 out of 5]

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