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020 _a9780826161222
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060 _aWM 270
100 1 _aMarshall, Brenda
245 _aFast facts about substance use disorders :
_bwhat every nurse, APRN, and PA needs to know
260 _aNew York, New York :
_bSpringer Publishing Company,
_c2019
300 _ax, 218p
490 _aFast facts
590 _aThe only current resource for APPs caring for people with SUDs in clear, concise format. This greatly needed resource is the first to provide evidence-based information and strategies for APRNs and PAs who work with individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). Written in a concise, bulleted style for easy access to critical information, the reference addresses often-undiagnosed medical and psychiatric conditions which may accompany SUDs and the ethical considerations of working with affected patients and families. Written by noted substance abuse experts, the resource distills key information about SUDs, explaining what they are and what they are not, and the role of APPs in helping afflicted individuals to recover. It discusses how to identify SUDs regarding signs and symptoms, emergency response, and specific disorders. Also addressed is the use of pharmacology to treat SUDs including complementary and alternative medications, person-centered care for individuals with SUDs across the lifespan, and how to care for afflicted individuals in a variety of settings. Key Features: Distills current, evidence-based information in a concise, bulleted, pocket-sized formatOrganized for quick access to informationDelivers proven strategies for successful nursing interventionsDefines substance abuse disorders across the lifespanDiscusses how to de-stigmatize people with substance abuse disordersExplores legal and ethical implications surrounding provision of health care to patients with SUDs.
650 4 _98023
_aSubstance abuse
650 4 _913615
_aSubstance misuse
650 4 _96110
_aEvidence based practice
700 _aSpencer, Jack
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