Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society Core Curriculum: Wound Management By Dorothy B. Doughty, Laurie McNichol
2016 | 496 Pages | ISBN: 1451194404 | EPUB | 43 MB
2016 | 496 Pages | ISBN: 1451194404 | EPUB | 43 MB
This volume in the new Core Curriculum series from WOCN(R) covers Wound Management, and is the crucial text for nurses practicing or studying wound care. It offers pathology and physiology basics in easy-to-grasp terms, while providing expert guidance on patient management. The perfect study guide for the wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) certification exams, it also provides step-by-step direction on essential nursing procedures. The evidence-based, easy-to-follow format of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society(TM) Core Curriculum: Wound Management facilitates your comprehension of: o Skin anatomy and physiology o Physiology of wound healing o Principles of wound assessment and management o Nutritional assessment and support. Step-by-step instruction leads you through care planning and delivery, including oncology-related skin and wound care, and palliative care. o End-of-chapter Q&As help you remember all vital points o Clinical pearls highlight important takeaways o Numerous full-color photos, diagrams, and tables aid understanding of vital topics.