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**American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards, 1st Place in Medical–Surgical Nursing, 2025**Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What's more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.- NEW! Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more- NEW! Additional information covering the LPN's role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer's- NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area- Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX® review questions and critical thinking questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEX-PN® examination- Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history and include patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions that allow you to assess your understanding of related nursing concepts- Concept maps illustrate how a disorder's symptoms, treatments, and side effects relate to each other- Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, healthcare providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medication-related accidents- Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history and physical and psychosocial assessment, with guidance on collecting information for specific disorders- Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations- Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients in self-care- Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues that affect older adults and provide suggestions for assessment and interventions for long-term patients.- Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medical-surgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge- Companion study guide further promotes clinical judgment through additional case studies, critical thinking opportunities, and interactive communication activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of nursing knowledge. Sold separately
Table of Contents
UNIT I MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING SETTINGS1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing ProcessUNIT II MEDICAL-SURGICAL PATIENT CARE PROBLEMS3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients6. Infection Prevention and Control7. Care of Patients With Pain8. Care of Patients With Cancer9. Chronic Illness and End-of-Life CareUNIT III IMMUNE SYSTEM10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems11. Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic DisordersUNIT IV RESPIRATORY SYSTEM12. The Respiratory System13. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System14. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory SystemUNIT V HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM15. The Hematologic System16. Care of Patients With Hematologic DisordersUNIT VI CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM17. The Cardiovascular System18. Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease19. Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders20. Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac SurgeryUNIT VII NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM21. The Neurologic System22. Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries23. Care of Patients With Brain Disorders24. Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic DisordersUNIT VIII SENSORY SYSTEM25. The Sensory System: Eye26. The Sensory System: EarUNIT IX GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM27. The Gastrointestinal System28. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System29. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System30. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and PancreasUNIT X MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM31. The Musculoskeletal System32. Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue DisordersUNIT XI URINARY SYSTEM33. The Urinary System34. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary SystemUNIT XII ENDOCRINE SYSTEM35. The Endocrine System36. Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders37. Care of Patients With Diabetes and HypoglycemiaUNIT XIII REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM38. The Reproductive System39. Care of Females With Reproductive Disorders40. Care of Males With Reproductive Disorders41. Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted InfectionsUNIT XIV INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM42. The Integumentary System43. Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and BurnsUNIT XV EMERGENCY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks45. Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and ShockUNIT XVI MENTAL HEALTH NURSING OF THE ADULT46. Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders47. Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders48. Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders49. Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders
