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The first comprehensive volume to describe the origin of nursing malpractice and the morbidity and mortality associated with it, Nursing Negligence examines the legal aspects of malpractice and presents an overview of common nursing malpractice. This sophisticated volume answers frequently asked questions by defining nursing malpractice and by demonstrating how it can be identified and prevented. Author Janet Pitts Beckmann explores malpractice issues in a wide variety of settings including the emergency room, psychiatric unit, medical unit, operating room, recovery room, surgical unit, pediatric unit, labor room, delivery room, and the newborn nursery. Using the quantitative and qualitative scholarly approach, this informative volume presents research findings from actual malpractice cases in a clear and approachable manner. Additionally, Beckmann addresses common adverse nursing care outcomes, characteristics of patients experiencing negative outcomes, nursing care problems, frequent departures from the standard of nursing care that cause injury and death, mechanisms of injury, costs associated with malpractice, and risk prevention strategies. Finally, common preventable nursing care problems are discussed, and strategies to improve care are developed. An honest, straightforward examination of a serious nursing problem, Nursing Negligence is essential reading for all practicing nurses and nurse administrators and an indispensable text for nursing courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. “This is a more scholarly approach than is usually used in nursing textbooks. Nursing outcomes are of increasing importance, and using research findings to plan nursing interventions is important.” --Ann Marriner-Tomey, R.N., Ph.D., F.A.A.N., Indiana State University
Nursing Malpractice in the Surgical Unit Setting
Nursing Malpractice in the Surgical Unit Setting
Nursing care of the patient in the surgical setting is centered primarily on the restoration of optimal health after surgical intervention. Postoperative complications may occur after any surgical intervention, regardless of its magnitude. Anticipation and recognition of an early complication are essential nursing responsibilities for safe and effective patient care.
Shortened hospital stays make it more difficult for the nurse to meet the biopsychosocial needs of the postsurgical patient. Patient education and discharge planning take on greater importance with the brief hospital stay and consequently create greater demands on the nursing staff.
The focus of this chapter is on adult patients experiencing nursing care adverse outcomes related to treatment for a pathophysiological disorder requiring ...
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