Surgical Nursing

This book is a comprehensive reference guide to nursing patients within the surgical setting for both student and newly-qualified nurses. It provides an in-depth guide to the patient's journey from pre-assessment to the post-operative period and offers a basic approach to answering commonly raised questions and discussion points when caring for the surgical patient. The text has been structured into three main sections. These are: principles of nursing the surgical patient; practical skills for the surgical nurse, including a glossary of surgical procedures and investigations; and an examination of specialist nursing role within surgical practice. "Fundamental Aspects of Surgical Nursing" will be an indispensable and a user-friendly guide that individuals can easily source and reference as required whilst working within clinical practice.