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Wolters Kluwer
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NURSING EDUCATION
CRITICAL & INTENSIVE CARE
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, Eleventh Edition,
International Edition
Patricia Gonce Morton, RN, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAAN
January 2017 / Hardbound / 8.375" x 10.875" / 1176 pp. / 468 Illus.
978-1-4963-1562-5 (International Edition)
978-1-4963-7516-2
DESCRIPTION
Prepare your students for successful critical care nursing practice!
Focusing on preparing students to provide optimal care for critically ill patients
and their families, this updated 11th Edition of Morton’s classic text integrates
the latest research in health care and nursing education, while providing clear,
concise writing; outstanding photographs and illustrations; and a holistic
approach to the complexities of critical care nursing. By presenting theory and
principles within the context of practical application, the authors promote
critical thinking and clinical decision-making in every chapter and emphasize
the patient as the center of the health care team’s efforts.
KEY FEATURES
NEW! QSEN icons signal pertinent content within the text.
Updated Spotlight on Genetics boxes include important genetic information
and summaries of selected genetic disorders.
Updated Case Studies with Critical Thinking Questions guide students on the
journey from knowledge to practical application.
Updated Evidence-Based Practice boxes include excerpts from the latest AACN practice alerts and published
research, helping readers understand the importance of research-based practice.
Considerations for Older Patients boxes highlight the special needs of the fastest growing segment of our
population.
Patient Safety boxes guide safe and effective practice by alerting the critical care nurse to risk factors, signs
and symptoms, side effects, and complications.
Health History boxes summarize key areas to cover and relevant information that may be revealed during the
health history.
Collaborative Care Guides incorporate nursing diagnoses and emphasize outcomes and interventions based on
teamwork and collaboration.
Online student resources include short videos, animations, review questions, and much more.
Lippincott DocuCare, a web-based educational EHR simulation software, available for purchase, further
supports your students’ readiness for practice.