A leader in critical care nursing, this comprehensive reference book provides the most current information on the care of critically ill adults and their families.

This integrated, evidence-based program provides everything nurses and students need to know to be safe and effective. This peer-reviewed guide, approved by the American Association of Critical Care Patients (AACN) and written by experts in the field, covers all essential aspects of geriatric care of critically ill individuals and their families. Based on useful words and algorithms, the architectural ideas in the book start with the basics before moving on to more complex ideas. Whether you’re attending a hospital orientation or enrolling in a critical care course, AACN’s Critical Care Nursing Essentials will help guide you through all important aspects of care. AACN Essentials of Critical Care Nursing, Fifth Edition is divided into four parts.

Essentials provides essential information to provide safe and competent care to all critically ill patients, regardless of the underlying diagnosis.
Pathological conditions include conditions and management strategies that commonly occur in critically ill adults.
The high definition of medical significance describes pathological conditions that require special treatment.
Primary evidence includes normal laboratory and laboratory tests, heart rate, and clinical and crisis management standards.

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