{"product_id":"manual-for-palliative-care-a-step-by-step-guide-for-acute-care-nurses-paperback-softback-9781394320288","title":"Manual for Palliative Care; A Step-by-Step Guide for Acute Care Nurses (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394320288","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eManual for Palliative Care\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Step-by-Step Guide for Acute Care Nurses\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKatie L. Robinson (Edited by), KL Robinson (Author), Pamela Wolfe Kohlbry (Edited by), Carmen Warner-Robbins (Edited by), Judith A. DePalma (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394320288, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 July 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 18.7 x 1 cm, 0.456 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeliver confident palliative care at the bedside with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcute care nurses manage complex palliative needs in patients, despite often having limited formal training in palliative care. \u003ci\u003eManual for Palliative Care: A Step-by-Step Guide for Acute Care Nurses\u003c\/i\u003e provides accessible, evidence-based guidelines for inpatient settings. Written by multidisciplinary authors with clinical and academic expertise, this handbook delivers foundational knowledge for medical-surgical units, emergency departments, intensive care units, and post-surgical units where access to specialty palliative teams may be limited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes real-world examples and interprofessional perspectives from contributors across the country, addressing the role of the acute care nurse in supporting whole-person palliative care. This includes symptom management, patient and family communication, support for spiritual needs and family\/caregiver coping, end-of-life care, disaster management, and self-care. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step guidelines for collaborative, timely, holistic, patient-centered interventions that foster confidence in nonspecialist nurses providing palliative care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical and non-physical symptom management strategies that help patients and families maintain quality of life and dignity during acute hospitalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication frameworks addressing barriers between clinicians and families, including guidance on advanced care planning and challenging legal issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence-based approaches responding to nursing organization calls for primary palliative care knowledge and skills across all practice settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for acute care nurses in inpatient settings, this manual equips the bedside workforce with practical palliative interventions they can implement immediately. Whether you work in medical, surgical, emergency, intensive care, or post-surgical units, \u003ci\u003eManual for Palliative Care\u003c\/i\u003e builds confidence in delivering quality palliative care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Biographies xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Editors xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xxiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xxv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewers xxvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 1 Introduction 1  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 What Is Palliative Care? 3 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Interdisciplinary Roles: Who Should The Nurse Call? 12 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 2 Clinical Management 21  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Palliative Symptom Management In The Acute Care Setting 23 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Pain: How Does The Acute Care Nurse Manage Pain? 35 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Respiratory Symptoms: How Does The Acute Care Nurse Manage Respiratory Symptoms? 49 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Gastrointestinal Symptoms: How Does The Acute Care Nurse Manage GI Symptoms? 56 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Neurological And Psychological Symptoms: How Does The Acute Care Nurse Manage Neurological And Psychological Symptoms? 68 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSECTION 3 Communication And Support 85  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Communication With Patients And Families: How Does The Nurse Communicate Effectively? 87 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Advanced Care Planning: How Does The Nurse Manage Advanced Care Planning? 97 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Patient And Family\/Caregiver Coping: How Does The Nurse Assess Patient And Family\/Caregiver Coping? 111 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Spiritual Assessment And Care: How Does The Nurse Support Spiritual Needs? 119 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Death And Dying Support: How Does The Nurse Assist With The Death And Dying Process? 131 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Palliative Considerations For Disaster Management 143 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Self-Care Needs Of Nurses: How Do Nurses Take Care Of Themselves? 157 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 000\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Nursing \u0026amp; ancillary services\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Nursing%20\u0026amp;%20ancillary%20services%20%5BMQ%5D%22\"\u003eMQ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433747214616,"sku":"9781394320288","price":31.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394320288.jpg?v=1784853689","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/manual-for-palliative-care-a-step-by-step-guide-for-acute-care-nurses-paperback-softback-9781394320288","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}