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Textbook of Basic Nursing

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ISBN-10: 1605477729

ISBN-13: 9781605477725

Edition: 10th 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Mary T. Kowalski, Caroline Bunker Rosdahl

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 The new, revised edition of this extremely popular all-in-one text for the practical/vocational nursing curriculum has everything to meet the needs of students and instructors.  The text, which is part ofLippincott’s Pathways for LPN/LVN Education Series, contains information on all the critical areas in the curriculum—Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Skills, Adult Health, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, and Geriatric Considerations.  Based heavily on the NCLEX-PN framework, this highly-visual new edition features short chapters with easily digestible content including review questions, features, and alerts for reinforcement of important content.  The…    
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Book details

List price: $85.00
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 12/28/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 1792
Size: 9.00" wide x 11.25" long x 2.50" tall
Weight: 8.756

Foundations of Nursing
The Nature of Nursing
The Origins of Nursing
Beginning Your Nursing Career
The Healthcare Delivery System
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Personal and Environmental Health
Basic Human Needs
Health and Wellness
Community Health
Transcultural Healthcare
Development Throughout the Life Cycle
The Family
Infancy and Childhood
Adolescence
Early and Middle Adulthood
Older Adulthood and Aging
Death and Dying
Structure and function
Organization of the Human Body
The Integumentary System
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
The Musculoskeletal System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Sensory System
The Cardiovascular System
The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
The Immune System
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
The Male Reproductive System
The Female Reproductive System
Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Basic Nutrition
Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition
Diet Therapy and Special Diets
Nursing Care Skills
The Nursing Process
Introduction to the Nursing Process
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Diagnosis and Planning
Implementing and Evaluating Care
Documenting and Reporting
Safety in the Healthcare Facility
The Healthcare Facility Environment
Emergency Preparedness
Introduction to Microbiology
Medical Asepsis
Infection Control
Emergency Care and First Aid
Client Care
Therapeutic Communication Skills
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Vital Signs
Data Collection in Client Care
Body Mechanics and Positioning
Beds and Bed Making
Personal Hygiene
Elimination
Specimen Collection
Bandages and Binders
Heat and Cold Applications
Client Comfort and Pain Management
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
Surgical Asepsis
Wound Care
End-of-Life Care
Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
Review of Mathematics
Introduction to Pharmacology
Classification of Medications
Administration of Medications
Administration of Intravenous Medications
Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Normal Pregnancy
Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Care of the Normal Newborn
High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth
The High-Risk Newborn
Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Pediatric Nursing
Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing
Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler
Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent
The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs
Adult Care Nursing
Skin Disorders
Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nervous System Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Sensory System Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Blood and Lymph Disorders
Cancer
Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders
HIV and AIDS
Respiratory Disorders
Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care
Digestive Disorders
Urinary Disorders
Male Reproductive Disorders
Female Reproductive Disorders
Gerontological Nursing
Gerontology: The Aging Adult
Dementias and Related Disorders
Mental Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Substance Abuse
Nursing in a Variety of Settings
Extended Care
Rehabilitation Nursing
Ambulatory Nursing
Home Care Nursing
Hospice Nursing
Your Career
The Transition to Practicing Nurse
From Student to Graduate Nurse
Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills
Advancement and Leadership in Nursing
Bibliography
Key English-to-Spanish Healthcare Phrases
Key Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Healthcare
Medical Terminology
Examples of Documentation: Forms and Formats
Answers to NCLEX-Style Review Questions
Glossary
Index