This book helps adult nursing students to competently manage care of critically and acutely ill patients, and to recognize and deal with the early signs of deterioration. The book takes a practical real-life approach to care, with each chapter focusing on patients with specific problems, then interweaving the knowledge and skills needed to care for that patient.

New to this edition:

·         two new chapters focusing on the renal system and endocrine system

·         updates to include the latest evidence and guidelines from NICE

·         refreshed activities and scenarios reflecting current nursing practice.