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Unit I, Nursing’s Perspective: Past, Present and Future, explores many aspects that are essential to nursing. A historical overview of early leaders and social forces that have influenced the development of nursing practice is provided. The theoretical frameworks for guiding professional practice and the significance of incorporating research into nursing practice are emphasized. The evolution of our current health care delivery system is discussed with attention given to proposals for change. Unit II, Nursing Process, The Standard of Care, explains each component of the nursing process. The nursing process is the framework for delivering holistic care in an organized scientific manner. A chapter on critical thinking leads the unit discussion of the five phases of the nursing process. Unit III, The Therapeutic Nature of Nursing, discusses the caring nature of nursing as demonstrated through therapeutic communication and actions. Nursing, by definition and purpose, is a therapeutic pr...

--> Abbreviations commonly used in this book AADs antiarrhythmic drugs ABI Ankle Brachial Index ACC American College of Cardiology ACD absolute claudication distance ACE angiotensin - converting enzyme ACS acute coronary syndrome ADA adenine deaminase ADMA asymmetric dimethylarginin AF atrial fi brillation AHA American Heart Association AIS acute ischemic stroke ALI Acute limb ischemia AMI acute myocardial infarction AMR antibody - mediated rejection; acute mitral regurgitation AR aortic regurgitation ARB angiotensin receptor blockers ARF acute rheumatic fever ARR absolute risk reduction ARVC arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy ARVD arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia AS aortic stenosis ASA acetylsalicylic acid ASD atrial septal defect ASMR age - standardized mortality rates ATP adenosine triphosphate AVA aor...