Heart Attack, Cardiac Cath, & Bypass: A Nurse's Guide to Caring for the Patient Contributor(s): Culver, Msn Rn, Pccn (Author), Riske, Msn Rn-Bc, Pccn (Author) |
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ISBN: 0998111414 ISBN-13: 9780998111414 Publisher: Nurseology Consultants LLC OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2017 |
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BISAC Categories: - Medical | Nursing - Reference |
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 6" W x 9" (0.21 lbs) 62 pages |
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Publisher Description: Your patient is having chest pain. What do you do next? Caring for this type of patient can be very scary. Trust us, we have been right where you are and we know the intimidation you might feel. Nursing assessment and care is a crucial piece of the overall puzzle that will determine the outcome of the patient. This book guides you through caring for patients having a heart attack, cardiac cath, and bypass. You will learn about the anatomy of the heart, how to assess a patient having chest pain, and what orders to expect. You will read in depth about caring for cath and bypass patients pre- and post-operatively along with detailed explanations of each procedure. This easy to read guide is for anyone new to caring for cardiac patients in the hospital setting. We have used our own nursing and teaching experience to help explain how to assess, treat, and prevent complications. Our hope is that you feel more confident while caring for and educating this patient population. Table of Contents Chapter 1: Anatomy and Physiology |