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Responsiblity for basing nursing practice on scientific knowledge stressed
J U N E 1984, VOL 39, NO 7
AORN J O U R N A L
Book Reviews Responsibility for basing nursing practice on scientific knowledge stressed
A Guide. t o Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing. Mariah Synder, ed. John Wiley & Sons, Toronto, Canada, 1983, 613 pp, $25.95.
This comprehensive book discusses all relevant patient problems associated with neurological disorders. The purpose of the text is made clear; there is a need for knowledge in neurologicalheurosurgical nursing to (1) clarify patient questions about physician’s explanations, (2) incorporate information into the perioperative role, (3) make better assessments, and (4)understand the fears and concerns of patients and their families. Beginning chapters are devoted to basic anatomy and physiology, common neurosurgical procedures, the nursing process, and medications. Remaining chapters are organized around the nursing process concept of problem solving, which is invaluable to students or practicing nurses in fostering decision-making skills. The strengthof this text comes from its approach with the nursing process, providing the reader with the necessary theoretical base to examine various neurological problems. For example, each chapter title is a nursing diagnosis, followed by an overview of the nursing diagnosis, anatomy and physiology specific to the diagnosis, conditions in which the diagnosis can be made, and the nursing care required. Each chapter ends with suggested areas where research is needed. The text provides a wealth of information and includes a broad perspective of nursing and the scope of practice. The author stresses the nurse’s 1216
responsibility for basing nursing practice on scientific knowledge. Despite the fact that nursing education is divided into various levels, each designed for “a different type of nurse,” the book would be a helpful resource for any nurse’s library. Several of the nursing diagnoses discussed are applicable in any nursing setting and are helpful in assisting patients other than neurological patients. RHONDA P EDWARDS, RN, MSN BIRMINGHAM. ALA Mosby’s Manual of Urologic Nursing. Judith Lerner, Zafar Kahn. C V Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial Dr, St Louis, Mo 63141, 1982, 721 pp, $29.50 paperback.
The authors approached this reference book with organization and simplicity. They are up-to-date on the subject, as evidenced by the inclusion of master care plans for the urology patient and psychosocial and psychophysical factors. I know of no other reference on urology that is this complete. The book has an unusual, but very useful feature; medications commonly used by urology patients and the related nursing considerations for the drugs have been included in an appendix. The many diagrams and nursing care plans will be useful in urologic theory formulation. The book has potential either for educators teaching urology to students or for nurses working with these patients in health care facilities. This book was written to upgrade and update knowledge of this specialty area, and this was
AORN J O U R N A L
Book Reviews Responsibility for basing nursing practice on scientific knowledge stressed
A Guide. t o Neurological and Neurosurgical Nursing. Mariah Synder, ed. John Wiley & Sons, Toronto, Canada, 1983, 613 pp, $25.95.
This comprehensive book discusses all relevant patient problems associated with neurological disorders. The purpose of the text is made clear; there is a need for knowledge in neurologicalheurosurgical nursing to (1) clarify patient questions about physician’s explanations, (2) incorporate information into the perioperative role, (3) make better assessments, and (4)understand the fears and concerns of patients and their families. Beginning chapters are devoted to basic anatomy and physiology, common neurosurgical procedures, the nursing process, and medications. Remaining chapters are organized around the nursing process concept of problem solving, which is invaluable to students or practicing nurses in fostering decision-making skills. The strengthof this text comes from its approach with the nursing process, providing the reader with the necessary theoretical base to examine various neurological problems. For example, each chapter title is a nursing diagnosis, followed by an overview of the nursing diagnosis, anatomy and physiology specific to the diagnosis, conditions in which the diagnosis can be made, and the nursing care required. Each chapter ends with suggested areas where research is needed. The text provides a wealth of information and includes a broad perspective of nursing and the scope of practice. The author stresses the nurse’s 1216
responsibility for basing nursing practice on scientific knowledge. Despite the fact that nursing education is divided into various levels, each designed for “a different type of nurse,” the book would be a helpful resource for any nurse’s library. Several of the nursing diagnoses discussed are applicable in any nursing setting and are helpful in assisting patients other than neurological patients. RHONDA P EDWARDS, RN, MSN BIRMINGHAM. ALA Mosby’s Manual of Urologic Nursing. Judith Lerner, Zafar Kahn. C V Mosby Company, 11830 Westline Industrial Dr, St Louis, Mo 63141, 1982, 721 pp, $29.50 paperback.
The authors approached this reference book with organization and simplicity. They are up-to-date on the subject, as evidenced by the inclusion of master care plans for the urology patient and psychosocial and psychophysical factors. I know of no other reference on urology that is this complete. The book has an unusual, but very useful feature; medications commonly used by urology patients and the related nursing considerations for the drugs have been included in an appendix. The many diagrams and nursing care plans will be useful in urologic theory formulation. The book has potential either for educators teaching urology to students or for nurses working with these patients in health care facilities. This book was written to upgrade and update knowledge of this specialty area, and this was