This program will explore several types of surgical drains, focusing on the Jackson Pratt, Hemovac, Penrose, and wound vacuum. For each, the rationale for its use, nursing assessments, dressing change
This program will describe peripheral arterial lines, including rationale for their use, equipment needed for their cannulation, and pre- and post-placement assessments. In addition, setting a hemodyn
The seamless articulation of vocabulary, grammar, activities and cultural content is what makes ENTRE AMIS so effective in the classroom! ENTRE AMIS is a performance-oriented program designed to expan
New for 2008, Managing Now! addresses how Internet and intranet based technologies are transforming how managers run companies. The text program highlights new skills future managers will need for pla
After introducing C program instructions, this engineering textbook describes numerical methods for approximating the solution transcendental equations, interpolation problems, derivatives, integrals,
Community college students face a unique range of challenges. This supplement, which can be packaged with any Houghton Mifflin Student Success program, serves as a guide for community college students
This highly accessible, manageable program is user-friendly for instructors, teaching assistants, and students. Known for its succinct and precise grammar explanations, its presentation of high-freque
In this program, a realistic scenario is utilized, demonstrating the physical assessment of a healthy individual using a systems-based approach. As each body system is assessed, abnormal findings and
Healthcare professionals must be able to accurately interpret arterial blood gases. This program begins by explaining the major components of an ABG and the compensatory mechanisms that take place to
Healthcare professionals must be able to interpret arterial blood gas results. This program describes calculations to determine predicted blood pH, amount of circulating base or buffers, and base exce
This program describes the removal of necrotic or foreign material from a wound using surgical, sharp, mechanical, autolytic, and enzymatic interventions. Definitions, illustrations, and video demonst
Dressings are a major component of the give and take paradigm for wound management. This program describes the composition, function, and selection strategies for 13 different types of wound dressings
This program presents a graphically illustrated overview of the cardiovascular system, examining how cardiac medications affect the system in general. It defines the types of medications used in cardi
This program focuses on the integration of relaxation and guided imagery into clinical practice, and provides clinical vignettes of these complementary approaches.
This program defines barriers that serve as obstacles to effective cancer pain relief and provides the essential components of a thorough pain assessment.
This program defines barriers that serve as obstacles to effective cancer pain relief and provides the essential components of a thorough pain assessment.
This program describes pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies used to manage cancer pain. Also, institutional strategies are discussed that nurses can use to improve pain management.
Sinus arrhythmia, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation are discussed in this program using illustration, animation, and scenarios. The pathophysiology and symp
This program describes how the nurse should utilize her knowledge, senses, evaluation techniques, interviewing skills, and intuition in working with patients. There is an emphasis on patient assessmen
This program describes how the nurse should utilize her knowledge, senses, evaluation techniques, interviewing skills, and intuition in working with patients. There is an emphasis on patient assessmen
A realistic scenario demonstrates a routine physical assessment on a healthy patient, using a head-to-toe format. Throughout the program, information is given regarding abnormal findings and their ind
A realistic scenario demonstrates a routine physical assessment on a healthy patient, using a head-to-toe format. Throughout the program, information is given regarding abnormal findings and their ind
This program provides an overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including demographics, symptoms, and affects on daily life. Testing, evaluation, and challenges in making the diagnosis
This program provides an overview of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, including demographics, symptoms, and affects on daily life. Testing, evaluation, and challenges in making the diagnosis
This program discusses nursing management in the care of skin irritation, dysphagia, mucositis resulting from external beam radiation as well as patient education interventions.
This program explores common alterations in sexual health experienced by cancer patients and discusses ways in which nurses can effectively support couples struggling with these changes.
Student Achievement Series: Principles of Management is an innovative textbook program developed in partnership with professors and students to meet the learning, study, and assessment goals necessary
Pneumothorax and tension pneumothorax can be life-threatening events. This program discusses the risk factors, causes, pathophysiology, and symptoms associated with each of them. In addition, the film
This program begins with a brief description of the nursing implications associated with respiratory suctioning. Next, a detailed discussion of upper airway suctioning is provided using real-time foot
This program begins with a brief description of the nursing implications associated with respiratory suctioning. Next, a detailed discussion of upper airway suctioning is provided using real-time foot
This program describes the procedures used for suctioning the lower airway, including information on equipment and assessments. In addition, it explains the process for specimen collection of respirat
Because coronary artery disease may be lethal yet asymptomatic, early diagnosis is important. This program discusses the different methods of diagnosing coronary artery disease, including history and
Tools for increasing cultural competency through self-awareness and improved interpersonal skills are the core of this program. Techniques to avoid generalization of cultural traits are discussed, as
This program discusses the JCAHO mandate that health care institutions address ethical issues related to patient care. Beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, justice, fidelity, veracity, values, conf
Focus of this program is the first provision of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Short scenarios and commentary from healthcare providers demonstrate key points.
Focus of this program is the first provision of the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. Short scenarios and commentary from healthcare providers demonstrate key points.
