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Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing

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ISBN-10: 0803614918

ISBN-13: 9780803614918

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Linda S. Williams, F.A. Davis Company

List price: $73.95
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Continuing the success of their previous books, authors Linda Williams and Paula Hopper deliver another trend-setting edition that explores and teaches the "why" of medical/surgical nursing. Complex issues are presented in a clear and easy-to-digest way that encourages LPN students to think critically while learning real world nursing care. The new third edition now provides a student CD-ROM and online content.
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Book details

List price: $73.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
Publication date: 12/20/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 277
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 6.732
Language: English

Critical thinking and the nursing process
Issues in nursing practice
Cultural influences on nursing care
Alternative and complementary therapies
Nursing care of patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
Nursing care of patients receiving intravenous therapy
Nursing care of patients with infections
Nursing care of patients in shock
Nursing care of patients in pain
Nursing care of patients with cancer
Nursing care of patients having surgery
Nursing care of patients with emergent conditions and disaster/bioterrorism response
Developmental considerations in the nursing care of adults
Nursing care of older adult patients
Nursing care of the patient at home
Nursing care of patients at the end of life
Immune system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with immune disorders
Nursing care of patients with HIV disease and AIDS
Cardiovascular system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with hypertension
Nursing care of patients with inflammatory and infectious cardiovascular disorders
Nursing care of patients with occlusive cardiovascular disorders
Nursing care of patients with cardiac valvular disorders
Nursing care of patients with cardiac dysrhythmias
Nursing care of patients with heart failure
Hematopoietic and lymphatic system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with hematological and lymphatic disorders
Respiratory system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with upper respiratory tract disorders
Nursing care of patients with lower respiratory tract disorders
Gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic systems function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with upper gastrointestinal disorders
Nursing care of patients with lower gastrointestinal disorders
Nursing care of patients with liver, gallbladder, and pancreatic disorders
Urinary system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with disorders of the urinary system
Endocrine system function and assessment
Nursing care of patients with endocrine disorders
Nursing care of patients with disorders of the endocrine pancreas
Genitourinary and reproductive system function and assessment
Nursing care of women with reproductive system disorders
Nursing care of male patients with genitourinary disorders
Nursing care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases
Musculoskeletal function and assessment
Nursing care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Neurological function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with central nervous system disorders
Nursing care of patients with cerebrovascular disorders
Nursing care of patients with peripheral nervous system disorders
Sensory system function, assessment, and therapeutic measures : vision and hearing
Nursing care of patients with sensory disorders : vision and hearing
Integumentary function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with skin disorders
Nursing care of patients with burns
Mental health function, assessment, and therapeutic measures
Nursing care of patients with mental health disorders