Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 4th Edition

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• NEW! Pharmacology chapter and expanded pharmacology questions throughout prepare you for the strong pharmacology focus of the latest NCLEX-RN® Exam.
• NEW! Re-alignment of delegation and assignment content and answer key coding to reflect the latest National League for Nursing (NLN) guidelines on what constitutes delegation and what constitutes patient assignment.
• NEW! Increased emphasis on infection control addresses the growing problems of antibiotic resistance and the rapid spread of infectious disease resulting from our globally mobile society and from growing resistance to vaccination.
• NEW! Increased inclusion of LGBTQ scenarios and healthcare concerns prepares you for patient-centered care with LGBTQ clients.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION

Guidelines for Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment Decisions

PART TWO: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMMON HEALTH SCENARIOS

1. Pain

2. Cancer

3. Immunologic Problems

4. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Problems

5. Safety and Infection Control

6. Respiratory Problems

7. Cardiovascular Problems

8. Hematologic Problems

9. Neurologic Problems

10. Visual and Auditory Problems

11. Musculoskeletal Problems

12. Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Problems

13. Diabetes Mellitus

14. Other Endocrine Problems

15. Integumentary Problems

16. Renal and Urinary Problems

17. Reproductive Problems

18. Problems in Pregnancy and Childbearing

19. Pediatric Problems

20. Pharmacology NEW!

21. Emergencies and Disasters

22. Psychiatric–Mental Health Problems

PART THREE: PRIORITIZATION, DELEGATION, AND ASSIGNMENT IN COMPLEX HEALTH SCENARIOS

Case Study 1 – Chest Pressure, Indigestion, and Nausea

Case Study 2 – Dyspnea and Shortness of Breath

Case Study 3 – Multiple Clients on a Medical-Surgical Unit

Case Study 4 – Shortness of Breath, Edema, and Decreased Urine Output

Case Study 5 – Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Case Study 6 – Home Health

Case Study 7 – Spinal Cord Injury

Case Study 8 – Multiple Patients With Adrenal Gland Disorders

Case Study 9 – Multiple Clients With Gastrointestinal Problems

Case Study 10 – Multiple Patients With Pain

Case Study 11– Multiple Clients With Cancer

Case Study 12 – Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Case Study 13 – Head and Leg Trauma and Shock

Case Study 14 – Septic Shock

Case Study 15 – Heart Failure

Case Study 16 – Multiple Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease

Case Study 17 – Respiratory Difficulty After Surgery

Case Study 18 – Long-Term Care

Case Study 19 – Pediatric Clients in Clinic and Acute Care Setting

Case Study 20 – Multiple Patients With Mental Health Disorders

Case Study 21 – Childbearing