Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing (8th Edition) – PDF/ePub

Discover how to make important clinical nursing decisions through the case study-based approach in Harding & Snyder’s Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing, 8th Edition (ePub/PDF). This highly respected resource, which was the runner-up in the 2019 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical category, comprises around 150 realistic case studies covering medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric-mental health nursing scenarios drawn from real clinical experiences and written by expert nurses.

The emphasis here is on interprofessional collaboration competencies, while also integrating content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to foster critical thinking about all aspects of patient care. The latest edition has been updated to reflect current clinical practice standards, including readiness for practice in the era of COVID-19. Furthermore, concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) are introduced and integrated throughout the edition to help with readiness for the new exam.

• Icons are used to highlight questions that resemble new NCLEX-RN® item types.
• Emphasis is placed on QSEN safety, with an icon indicating “caution” or “safety.”
• Progressive case complexity supports the gradual development of clinical judgment skills.
• A clinical judgment approach helps in identifying changes, anticipating complications, and initiating therapeutic interventions.
• The concept-based organization aligns with the increasing popularity of concept-based curricula and teaching approaches in nursing education.
• There’s an emphasis on sepsis and antibiotic resistance to address their increasing prevalence where applicable.

• Expanded pharmacology content emphasizes the importance of understanding drug therapy for patient safety.
• Enhanced inter-professional collaboration content highlights the importance of identifying opportunities for collaboration with other health professionals.
• Content reflects the latest evidence-based clinical practice, including national and international treatment guidelines and the latest guidelines for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
• Additional illustrations and increased use of image-related question types visually support the material and promote clinical utility and patient diversity in a sensitive and clinically relevant manner.
• Expanded content in key areas, including obstetric emergencies, sickle cell pain crisis, breastfeeding, and head/neck trauma with tracheostomy.
• Concepts and terminology related to the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) are introduced and integrated throughout to help prepare for the new exam. All NGN-related questions are highlighted with a special icon for quick reference.

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