A classic in its field, the eagerly-anticipated 8th Edition of CRITICAL CARE NURSING provides clinical coverage with an emphasis on holism in practice. This highly popular text provides students with a solid grasp of the scientific and clinical knowledge they need to deliver safe and effective care.

Beginning with the psychosocial concepts of care, the text progresses through assessment and management of a variety of disorders. Throughout the text, the authors consistently emphasize the relationship between physiology and pathophysiology so that aspiring nurses can understand disease processes and monitor or treat each disorder.

Now In Full-Color and Thoroughly Updated To Reflect Recent Advances In Critical Care Nursing, The 8th Edition Offers…

• Now in full color including photographs and beautiful Anatomical Chart Company art, which help to clarify pathophysiologic processes
• Discharge Planning Guides outline what the nurse needs to do when a patient is ready to be discharged from the hospital NEW!
• Insights Into Clinical Research Boxes help students appreciate the importance of research by demonstrating the practical applicability of findings NEW!
• Teaching Guides focus nurses’ attention on their role as "health educators" and promoters of wellness NEW!
• Special Considerations Boxes highlight specific care for special populations, including older patients and pediatric patients NEW!
• Internet Resources direct readers to the websites of key professional organizations and sources of additional information (including resources for patients and their families) NEW!
• New content including a new chapter on Genetics in Critical Care and an entirely new unit on the Integumentary System
• A new back-of-book CD-ROM featuring NCLEX questions, animations (4), and patient teaching guides in a printable PDF format

December 2004. 1152 pages. Approximately 360 illustrations. Hardcover. ISBN: 0-7817-2759-6.