AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing, 2nd Edition, Ch. 6 Medications: Digital Version-Stroke Book 2nd Ed

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<em>AANN Comprehensive Review for Stroke Nursing, Second Edition</em> (2020) is a study guide and clinical reference published by the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. Designed to support stroke nurses and prepare readers for the Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) examination, it presents evidence-informed guidance for caring for patients across the stroke-care continuum, from prevention and emergency treatment through acute care, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

Eight chapters cover brain anatomy and stroke physiology; preventive care; hyperacute assessment and interventions; diagnostic testing; acute nursing care; medications; postacute rehabilitation; and stroke systems, quality improvement, and certification standards. The text addresses ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, nursing responsibilities, multidisciplinary teamwork, patient and caregiver education, and care coordination across settings.

The second edition updates material for developments in stroke practice and includes figures, tables, chapter review questions, case studies, and answer keys to reinforce learning and help readers apply concepts to real-world care. Reviewers and foreword contributors describe it as useful not only for exam preparation and nursing education, but also at the bedside and in program management and performance improvement.

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stroke nursing

SCRN exam

stroke care continuum

neuroscience nursing

acute stroke management

stroke rehabilitation

preventive care

diagnostic testing

evidence-informed guidance

quality improvement