HIV/AIDS Nursing Handbook - Tapa blanda

This new book helps adapt nursing care to the HIV/AIDS patient. The clinical pathophysiology of the disease, including immunopathogenesis, aerologic testing, the clinical course of the disease, classification system, and nursing research are presented for a comprehensive focus. It defines skills, interventions, and care needed for the HIV/AIDS patient, regardless of the setting. Nursing management covers health promotion and maintenance, acute interventions, and chronic/home management to prepare clinicians for appropriate interventions at any stage of illness. Clinical guidelines, increased patient education, and management of pharmacological reactions and complications are integrated throughout.

This reference focuses on adapting nursing care to the HIV/AIDS patient along the complete continuum of care. Defined skills, interventions and care needed for the patient, regardless of the setting, provide guidance to intervene and anticipate the care needed for the HIV/AIDS patient. The clinical pathophysiology of the disease, including immunopathogenesis, aerologic testing, the clinical course of the disease, classification system, and nursing related research are presented to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the topics presented. Disease management concepts and focus on prevention and wellness are integrated. All levels of nursing management, including health promotion and maintenance, acute interventions, and chronic/home management are included to prepare clinicians for appropriate interventions at any stage of illness. The importance of clinicial guidelines, increased patient education, and management of pharmacological reactions and complications are integrated throughout the text.