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Train your students for successful critical care nursing practice!

Focusing on preparing students to offer optimal care for critically ill patients and their families, this updated Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 11th Edition, (PDF) of Morton’s classic text combines the latest research in nursing and health care education while providing concise, clear writing; outstanding illustrations and photographs; and a holistic approach to the complexities of critical care nursing. By providing theory and principles within the context of practical application, the authors encourage critical thinking and clinical decision-making in each chapter and focus the patient as the center of the health care team’s struggles.

KEY FEATURES OF THE 11TH EDITION:

• NEW! QSEN icons signal pertinent content within the textbook.
• Considerations for Older Patients boxes stress the special needs of the fastest-growing segment of our population.
• Updated Spotlight on Genetics boxes comprises of important genetic information and summaries of chosen genetic disorders.
• Health History boxes summarize main areas to cover and relevant information that may be disclosed during the health history.
• Updated Case Studies with Critical Thinking Questions guide students on the journey from information to practical application.
• Collaborative Care Guides incorporate nursing diagnoses and focus outcomes and interventions based on teamwork and collaboration.
• Patient Safety boxes guide effective and safe practice by notifying the critical care nurse to risk factors, symptoms and signs, side effects, and complications.
• Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes include extracts from the latest AACN practice alerts and published research, helping readers understand the significance of the research-based practice.

NOTE: The product includes the ebook Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach 11e in PDF. No access codes are included.