Full Description
For students enrolled in licensed practical/vocational nursing programs (LPN/LVN)
A Practice-Based Approach to Nursing Care
Medical-Surgical Nursing Care, Fourth Edition gives students an in-depth understanding of the common diseases and disorders that affect adult patients.It provides a strong foundation for caring by emphasizing pathophysiology, nursing care, and patient teaching.
The material in Nursing Care is presented in an easily-accessible format with streamlined content and a clear writing style that makes it easy for students to absorb information. Study aids throughout the text also help students focus less on memorization and more on practice and the integration of new material into their critical thought-processes.
The Fourth Edition includes new content and features that will help students grow and develop as practical/vocational nurses.
Contents
I: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
1. Nursing in the 21st Century
2. Health, Illness, and Settings of Care
3. Cultural and Developmental Considerations for Adults
4. The Older Adult in Health and Illness
5. Guidelines for Patient Assessment
6. Essential Nursing Pharmacology
II: Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
7. Caring for Patients With Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, or Acid-Base Balance
8. Caring for Patients in Pain
9. Caring for Patients With Inflammation and Infection
10. Caring for Patients Having Surgery
11. Caring for Patients With Altered Immunity
12. Caring for Patients With Cancer
13. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care
14. Caring for Patients Experiencing Shock, Trauma, or Disasters
III: Disrupted Cardiovascular Function
15. The Cardiovascular System and Assessment
16. Caring for Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Dysrhythmias
17. Caring for Patients With Cardiac Disorders
18. Caring for Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disorders
IV: Disrupted Hematologic and Lymphatic Function
19. The Hematologic Assessment
20. Caring for Patients With Hematologic and Lymphatic Disorders
V: Disrupted Respiratory Function
21. The Respiratory System and Assessment
22. Caring for Patients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
23. Caring for Patients With Lower Respiratory Disorders
VI: Disrupted Gastrointestinal Function
24. The Gastrointestinal System and Assessment
25. Caring for Patients With Nutritional and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
26. Caring for Patients With Bowel Disorders
27. Caring for Patients With Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreatic Disorders
VII: Disrupted Urinary Function
28. The Urinary System and Assessment
29. Caring for Patients Tract Disorders
VIII: Disrupted Reproductive Function
30. The Reproductive System and Assessment
31. Caring for Male Patients With Reproductive System Disorders
32. Caring for Female Patients With Reproductive System Disorders
33. Caring for Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
IX: Disrupted Endocrine Function
34. The Endocrine System and Assessment
35. Caring for Patients With Endocrine Disorders
36. Caring for Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
X: Disrupted Neurologic Function
37. The Nervous System and Assessment
38. Caring for Patients With Intracranial Disorders
39. Caring for Patients With Degenerative Neurologic and Spinal Cord Disorders
40. Caring for Patients With Eye and Ear Disorders
XI: Disrupted Musculoskeletal Function
41. The Musculoskeletal System and Assessment
42. Caring for Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma
43. Caring for Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
XII: Disrupted Integumentary Function
44. The Integumentary System and Assessment
45. Caring for Patients With Skin Disorders
46. Caring for Patients With Burns
XIII: Mental Health Disorders
47. Mental Health and Assessment
48. Caring for Patients With Neurocognitive Disorders
49. Caring Disorders
50. Caring for Patients With Mood Disorders
51. Caring for Patients With Anxiety Disorders
52. Caring for Patients With Personality Disorders
53. Caring for Patients With Substance Use Disorders
