Analysis of clinical data in the client with altered myocardial tissue perfusion is explored. The impact of heart disease on specific patient populations is discussed, as well as concepts of health promotion. Risk factors, pathophysiological processes, and nursing management are included. Neurologic Events in the Complex Acute Client Nursing care of the client with decreased level of consciousness, seizures, and increased intracranial pressure, is discussed. Prevention and early treatment of cerebrovascular events, as well as effects of those events on various patient populations, is discussed.
Case studies examine nursing management of clients with a variety of neurologic insults.
Burns Case studies provide the format for a discussion of nursing management of clients following traumatic injury, including spinal cord injury and burn injury. Issues related to altered mobility, such as the risk of embolic events, are discussed. Holistic care of these clients and their families and the prevention of further injury is emphasized. The potential for infection in specific patient groups such as those with acquired immune deficiency syndrome and those undergoing organ transplantation, is discussed. Nursing management of metabolic alterations such as hypermetabolism and altered glucose metabolism, is also included.