Publisher's Synopsis
"Cardiovascular Nursing" presents a thorough, integrated application of the nursing process to care for the person with cardiovascular dysfunction. The text presents comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of cardiovascular dysfunctions including assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Scientific knowledge and research are used to explain how body, mind, and spirit are interrelated in all matters of health and illness; interventions are included for promoting patient healing in all three dimensions.;The book features coverage of all stages of cardiovascular care, including prevention, critical illness, rehabilitation, and health promotion; recent advances in pathophysiology, pharmacology, technology, and biobehavioural interventions; learning objectives and a series of key-concept review questions with each chapter; and integrated case studies. The text is intended for both trained and student nurses specializing in cardiovascular care.
