Description
Approx.1218 pagesApprox.1218 pages- NEW! QSEN scenarios present a clinical situation followed by an open-ended question designed to help you understand and apply these core competencies.- NEW! Chapter on professional nursing includes information on QSEN, prioritization, delegation, and professional levels.- NEW! Completely revised review questions contain a strong mix of clinical thinking and application-level questions.- NEW! Content on the impact of exercise covers its influence on disease reduction, compassion fatigue, lateral violence, cyber bullying, social media implications, caregiver strain, and safe patient handling.- NEW! Expanded use of Evidence-Based Practice boxes include a PICO question, summary of the results of a research study, and a description of how the study has affected nursing practice — in every chapter.- NEW! Patient-Centered Care boxes address racial and ethnic diversity along with the cultural differences that impact socioeconomic status, values, geography, and religion. These will related to the chapter case studies when possible.
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: CONCEPTS IN NURSING1. Professional Nursing NEW!2. Health and Wellness3. The Health Care Delivery System4. Community-Based Nursing Practice5. Legal Principles in Nursing6. Ethics7. Evidence-Based PracticeUNIT 2: PROCESSES IN NURSING CARE 8. Critical Thinking9. Nursing Process10. Informatics and Documentation11. Communication12. Patient Education13. Managing Patient CareUNIT 3: NURSING PRACTICE FOUNDATIONS 14. Infection Control15. Vital Signs16. Health Assessment and Physical Examination17. Administering Medications18. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base BalancesUNIT 4: PROMOTING PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH 19. Caring in Nursing Practice20. Cultural Awareness21. Spiritual Health22. Growth and Development23. Self-Concept and Sexuality24. Family in Nursing25. Stress and Coping26. Loss and GriefUNIT 5: PROMOTING PHYSICAL HEALTH 27. Exercise and Activity28. Safety29. Hygiene30. Oxygenation31. Sleep32. Pain Management33. Nutrition34. Urinary Elimination35. Bowel Elimination36. Immobility37. Skin and Wound Care38. Sensory Alterations39. Surgical Patient
