Acute and critical care in adult nursing (2nd edition)

This book helps adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognize and deal with the early signs of deterioration.

The book takes a practical real-life approach to care, with each chapter focusing on patients with specific problems, then interweaving the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient. New to this edition:* two new chapters focusing on the renal system and endocrine system* updates to include the latest evidence and guidelines from NICE* refreshed activities and scenarios reflecting current nursing practice.