Nursing Care of the Addicted Client

by Karen M. Allen

Book Overview

Drawn from conceptual, theoretical and practice perspectives, this work provides guidance through the broad realm of addictions nursing practice. Practical knowledge and skills that can be applied in a variety of settings by any nurse in any area of practice are included. Topics discussed include: prevention; screening/detection; assessment/diagnosis; detoxification; and sobriety-focused care. Common problems and current issues related to addictions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0397552041
• ISBN13: 9780397552047
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.2"