Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing
Author | : Brigitte Collins |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 561 |
Release | : 2021-05-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780198833178 |
ISBN-13 | : 0198833172 |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "The Oxford Handbook of Gastrointestinal Nursing second edition commences with anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract and the accessory organs such as the liver. The subsequent chapters explore the diseases and conditions of these structures. This edition has built on the fantastic work of the previous authors. This new edition is restructured and updated to ensure that developments made in the last 10 years are included and outdated work is limited. The focus is on a diversity of bowel functions/diseases/investigations/surgery, which will assist the nurse in caring for people with issues related to their gastrointestinal tract"--