Overview

Answers the question, what do practical vocational nurses need to know and to be able to do in order to deliver safe and effective medical-surgical nursing care? This comprehensive book, in a brand new 3rd edition, prepares basic practical/vocational nursing students to care for adult clients with medical or surgical disorders or diseases. Completely updated with new information and an emphasis on the nursing role, it explains the risk factors, causes, and pathophysiology of common disorders and diseases, and reviews diagnostic tests and medical management of the disorders. A focus on nursing care is presented in a nursing process format-including assessment data to collect, nursing diagnoses with suggested interventions and their rationales, and evaluation data to determine the effectiveness of nursing care. Some exciting features include: Nursing process care plans Critical thinking self-checks Rationale for each nursing intervention. Nursing care and procedure checklists. MARKET: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses or Licensed Practical/Vocational Students

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Author:   Karen Burke ,  Priscilla LeMone ,  Elaine Mohn-Brown ,  Linda Eby
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   3rd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 5.20cm , Length: 28.50cm
Weight:   2.810kg
ISBN:  

9780136080046

ISBN 10:   0136080049
Pages:   1440
Publication Date:   06 January 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9781292040851
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Unit 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 Client in Health and Illness 5 Guidelines for Client Assessment 6 Essential Nursing Pharmacology Unit II Foundations of Medical Surgical Nursing 7 Caring for Clients with Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, or Acid-Base Balance 8 Caring for Clients in Pain 9 Caring for Clients with Inflammation and Infection 10 Caring for Client having Surgery 11 Caring for Clients with Altered Immunity 12 Caring for Clients with Cancer 13 Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care 14 Caring for Clients Experiencing Shock, Trauma, or Disasters Unit III Cardiovascular System Disorders 15 The Cardiovascular System and Assessment 16 Caring for Clients with Coronary Heart Disease and Dysrhythmias 17 Caring for Clients with Cardiac Disorders 18 Caring for Clients with Peripheral Vascular Disorders Unit IV Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems Disorders 19 The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems and Assessment 20 Caring for Clients with Hematologic and Lymphatic Disorders Unit V Respiratory System Disorders 21 The Respiratory System and Assessment 22 Caring for Clients with Upper Respiratory Disorders 23 Caring for Clients with Lower Respiratory Disorders Unit VI Gastrointestinal System Disorders 24 The Gastrointestinal System and Assessment 25 Caring for Clients with Nutritional and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders 26 Caring for Clients with Bowel Disorders 27 Caring for Clients with Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreatic Disorders Unit VII Urinary System Disorders 28 The Urinary System and Assessment 29 Caring for Clients with Urinary Tract and Kidney Disorders Unit VIII Reproductive Systems Disorders 30 The Reproductive System and Assessment 31 Caring for Male Clients with Reproductive System Disorders 32 Caring for Female Clients with Reproductive System Disorders 33 Caring for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit IX Endocrine Disorders 34 The Endocrine System and Assessment 35 Caring for Clients with Endocrine Disorders 36 Caring for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus Unit X Neurologic Disorders 37 The Nervous System and Assessment 38 Caring for Clients with Intracranial Disorders 39 Caring for Clients with Degenerative Neurologic and Spinal Cord Disorders 40 Caring for Clients with Eye and Ear Disorders Unit XI Musculoskeletal Disorders 41 The Musculoskeletal System and Assessment 42 Caring for Clients with Musculoskeletal Trauma 43 Caring for Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders Unit XII Integumentary System Disorders 44 The Integumentary System and Assessment 45 Caring for Clients with Skin Disorders 46 Caring for Clients with Burns Unit XIII Mental Health Disorders 47 Mental Health and Assessment 48 Caring for Clients with Cognitive Disorders (New) 49 Caring for Clients with Psychotic Disorders 50 Caring for Clients with Mood Disorders 51 Caring for Clients with Anxiety Disorders 52 Caring for Clients with Personality Disorders 53 Caring for Clients with Substance Abuse or Dependency Appendix I NCLEX-PN (R) Answers References and Resources Glossary Index Appendices on MyNursingKit Website I NCLEX-PN (R), Care Plan, Care Map and Unit Wrap-Up Answers II NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses III Common Laboratory Values IV Standard Precautions

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