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The body needs a constant supply of nutrients and water in order to survive, with water being required for the transportation of nutrients to cells and also for the transportation of waste out of the body.
This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know to support your patients' health and comfort. It looks at:
The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system
The anatomy and physiology of the renal system
Elimination and associated skills
Catheterisation
Nutrition
Hydration
Fluid balance
This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points.
Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.
List of contents
1. Nutrition 2. Hydration and fluid balance 3. Elimination and bowel care 4. Renal function and care
About the author
Dr. Sheila Cunningham commenced her career as a nurse after which she undertook a BSc in Life Sciences (Human Physiology) Westminster University. Armed with this and a passion for all things physiology, pathology and pharmacology she taught on nursing and allied health profession programmes for many years and exploring pedagogical approaches aimed at improving and enhancing nurses knowledge and confidence with science for clinical practice. Through her doctoral work on inclusive learning she linked her teaching and subject knowledge especially around nurse and health professions education. She was programme lead for nursing exchange and BSc European Nursing until 2020 hence her interest in nursing international experiences. She holds a National Teaching Fellowship (NTF) and is a member of the Biosciences in Nursing Network (BINE). She is currently Deputy Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Health Social Care and Education at Middlesex university.
Summary
This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know about nutrition, hydration and elimination to support your patients’ health and comfort, including the relevant anatomy and physiology, and nursing skills. Suitable for student nurses and nursing associates, as well as newly qualified nurses, it is ideal for use in practice.
