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Clinical Companion to Medical-Surgical Nursing

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ISBN-10: 0323018963

ISBN-13: 9780323018968

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Shannon Ruff Dirksen, Sharon Mantik Lewis, Margaret McLean Heitkemper

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Description:

This clinical manual presents approximately 200 commonly encountered medical-surgical disorders and procedures in a concise, alphabetical format for quick clinical reference. Designed for portability, the Clinical Companion includes the essential, need-to-know information for medical-surgical nursing practice. The attractive and functional two-color design highlights key information, and helpful cross-references to the Lewis text direct students to more extensive background information. The 3rd edition features expanded patient and family teaching content as well as additional illustrations and tables to enhance functionality and visual appeal. Presents approximately 200 medical-surgical…    
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Book details

List price: $34.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 7/18/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 832
Size: 4.50" wide x 7.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Disorders
Abdominal Pain, Acute
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Addison's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Anemia
Anemia, Aplastic
Anemia, Cobalamin Deficiency
Anemia, Folic Acid Deficiency
Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Aneurysm
Angina Pectoris
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anorectal Abscess
Anorexia Nervosa
Aortic Dissection
Appendicitis
Arrhythmias
Asthma
Bell's Palsy
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Bladder Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Tumors
Breast Cancer
Bulimia
Burns
Cardiomyopathy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataract
Cervical Cancer
Chlamydial Infection
Cholelithiasis/Cholecystitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
Cirrhosis
Cold-Related Injuries
Colorectal Cancer
Congestive Heart Failure
Conjunctivitis
Constipation
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Disease
Crohn's Disease
Cushing Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Inspidus
Diabetes Mellitus
Diarrhea
Dislocation and Subluxation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis
Dysmenorrhea
Encephalitis
Endocarditis, Infective
Endometrial Cancer
Endometriosis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Cancer
Fibrocystic Breast Changes
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Flail Chest
Fracture
Fracture, Hip
Fracture, Humerus
Fracture, Pelvis
Fracture, Rib
Gastritis
Gastroenteritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Glaucoma
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerulonephritis, Acute Poststreptococcal
Glomerulonephritis, Chronic
Gonorrhea
Gout
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Head Injury
Head and Neck Cancer
Headache
Heat-Related Injuries
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis, Viral
Hernia
Herniated Intervertebral Disk
Herpes, Genital
Hiatal Hernia
Hodgkin's Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Huntington's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Infertility
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease, Chronic
Lactase Deficiency
Leiomyomas
Leukemia
Liver Cancer
Low Back Pain, Acute
Low Back Pain, Chronic
Lung Cancer
Lyme Disease
Macular Degeneration, Age-Related
Malabsorption Syndrome
Malignant Melanoma
Malnutrition
Meniere's Disease
Meningitis
Multiple Myeloma
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Myocardial Infarction
Myocarditis
Nausea and Vomiting
Nephrotic Syndrome
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obesity
Oral Cancer
Osteoarthritis
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Paget's Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis, Acute
Pancreatitis, Chronic
Parkinson's Disease
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Pericarditis, Acute
Peripheral Arterial Disease (Lower Extremities)
Peritonitis
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycythemia
Pressure Ulcer
Prostate Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pyelonephritis
Raynaud's Phenomenon (Arteriospastic Disease)
Refractive Errors
Reiter Syndrome
Renal Failure, Acute
Respiratory Failure, Acute
Restless Legs Syndrome
Retinal Detachment
Rheumatic Fever and Heart Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seizure Disorders
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Shock
Sickle Cell Disease
Sjogren Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumors
Spleen Disorders
Sprue
Stomach Cancer
Stroke
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Syphilis
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and Multiple Organ Dysfunction
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Testicular Cancer
Tetanus
Thalassemia
Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberculosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Urethritis
Urinary Incontinence and Retention
Urinary Tract Calculi
Urinary Tract Infection
Vaginal, Cervical, and Vulvar Infections
Valvular Heart Disease
Varicose Veins
Venous Thrombosis
Warts, Genital
Treatments and Procedures
Amputation
Artificial Airways: Endotracheal Tubes
Blood Transfusion Therapy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Casts
Chemotherapy
Chest Tubes and Pleural Drainage
Dialysis
Emergency Patient: Primary and Secondary Survey
Heimlich Maneuver
Intestinal and Nasogastric Tubes
Mechanical Ventilation
Ostomies
Oxygen Therapy
Pacemakers
Radiation Therapy
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Tracheostomy
Tube Feeding
Urinary Catheterization
Reference Appendix
Abbreviations
Arrhythmias, Characteristics of Common
Blood Gases
Blood Laboratory Values
Blood Products
Breath Sounds
Cancer Screening Guidelines
Commonly Used Formulas
Conversion Factors
Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring: Waveform and Normal Sinus Rhythm
Glasgow Coma Scale
Heart Sounds: Normal and Murmurs
Medication Administration
Nursing Diagnoses Grouped by Functional Health Patterns
Preventive Services for Healthy Adults
Temperature Conversion Factors
TNM Classification System
English/Spanish Common Medical Terms
Urine Laboratory Values