Full Description
Think. Learn. Do.Take a fresh, new approach to nursing fundamentals that teaches students how to think, learn, and do while they make the 'connections' each step of the way. From the text through wealth of resources online at DavisPlus, the thoroughly revised and updated 2nd Edition continues to meet the needs of today's students.A practical, student-oriented focus helps LPN students to master safe and effective nursing care by developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills they need to excel in clinical practice.
Contents
I. Introduction to Nursing1. The Vista of Nursing2. Health Care Delivery and Economics3. Nursing Ethics and Law4. The Nursing Process and Decision Making5. DocumentationII. Communicating and Understanding 6. Communication and Relationships7. Promoting Health and Wellness8. Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care9. Growth and Development throughout the Lifespan10. Loss, Grief, and Dying11. Complementary and Alternative MedicineIII. Nursing Basics12. Patient Teaching13. Safety14. Medical Asepsis and Infection Control15. Personal Care16. Moving and Positioning Patients17. Vital Signs18. Applying Heat and Cold19. Pain Management, Rest, and Restorative Sleep20. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge21. Physical Assessment22. Surgical AsepsisIV. Clinical Skills and Care23. Nutrition24. Nutritional Care and Support25. Diagnostic Tests26. Wound Care27. Musculoskeletal Care28. Respiratory Care29. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance30. Bowel Elimination and Care31. Urinary Elimination and Care32. Care of Elderly Patients33. Care of the Surgical Patient34. Phlebotomy and Blood SpecimensV. Medical Administration 35. Research and Preparing Medications36. Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications37. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections38. Peripheral IV Therapy
