Author Description
The New Edition Of This Bestselling And Trusted Dictionary Has Been Fully Updated And Revised To Take Account Of Recent Developments In Nursing Practice And Related Fields. Updates To This Edition Cover Many Areas, With A Particular Focus On Areas Such As Nutrition, Medical Research, Lymphology, And Critical Care Nursing. Written By Medical And Nursing Specialists, And Offering More Than 10,300 Clear And Concise Entries On The Theory And Practice Of Nursing, The Dictionary Provides Comprehensive Coverage Of The Ever-expanding Vocabulary Of The Nursing Professions. As Well As Nursing-specific Terms, There Are Also Many Entries In The Fields Of Medicine, Anatomy, Physiology, Ethics, Psychiatry, Nutrition, Statistics, And Pharmacology. Almost 100 Helpful Illustrations And Tables, And 17 Appendices Covering The Code Of Conduct 2015, The Calculation Of Drug Dosages, Essential Skill Clusters, Religion And Nursing Practice, Recommended Alcohol Intake, And Much More, Make This An Essential Reference Tool For All Nursing Students And Professionals.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This dictionary serves as a comprehensive reference tool designed to standardize and clarify the evolving technical vocabulary used by nursing professionals and students. The authors, Elizabeth A. Martin and Tanya A. McFerran, utilize their expertise in medical and nursing fields to compile over 10,300 entries. The text integrates theoretical concepts with practical applications, ensuring that the terminology reflects current standards in clinical practice, ethics, and pharmacology.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 10,300 entries covering nursing theory, anatomy, physiology, and medical ethics.
- Specialized terminology in nutrition, medical research, lymphology, and critical care.
- 17 appendices including the 2015 Code of Conduct, drug dosage calculations, and skill clusters.
- Nearly 100 illustrations and data tables for visual reference.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive clinical procedural manuals or step-by-step patient care guides.
- It focuses on terminology rather than long-form narrative explanations of medical history or policy.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators recognize this work as a foundational resource for nursing students navigating the complexities of clinical terminology. Readers frequently note the clarity and accessibility of the definitions, making it a standard reference for both academic study and professional practice.
Page Count:
656
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
ISBN-10:
019109269X
ISBN-13:
9780191092695
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Health Sciences
Education
Nursing
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