Urological Nursing

ISBN: 0702026778

Author: Sharon Fillingham

Condition: Used

The third edition of this highly acclaimed text provides a comprehensive overview of urological nursing written by an outstanding team of nurse specialists and educators. It has been extensively revised and updated to include all the latest developments and is suitable for all nurses and students working in the specialty.Urological nursing is well referenced, bridging the gap between research and practice, and is written in a clear and easy-to-read style. The improved layout and expanded contents list at the start of each chapter make the content highly accessible.This edition contains new material on: care pathways setting up nurse-led clinics and clinical trials the developing roles of specialist nurses ACE procedure use of viagra and other oral agents Thoroughly updated in line with the latest developments in urology and nursing practice Chapter on nursing developments includes sections on care pathways, research and education Improved layout with clearer headings and a closer match of text with illustrations All chapters updated to maintain the focus of the book on the post-registration nurse specialist Additional topics on: ACE procedure Use of viagra and other oral agents Setting up of nurse-led clinics, such as continence assessment clinics Clemical theory to explain why some tests are carried out and their effects on the patient Expanded contents list at start of each chapter