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.