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Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

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ISBN-10: 1451177321

ISBN-13: 9781451177329

Edition: 11th 2014 (Revised)

Authors: Barbara K. Timby, Nancy E. Smith

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This best-selling text for LPN/LVN students provides comprehensive coverage of introductory medical-surgical nursing concepts. The new concept maps and hundreds of illustrations and photographs provide visual support to the easy-to-read content. Using this text and its related resources, students will acquire the practical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in providing safe and effective nursing care to today's clients.New to this edition, the NCLEX-style review questions, now integrated within the chapter, help students recognize the connection between the content and the NCLEX-PN exam. The new Evidence-Based Practice boxes illustrate how research can impact nursing care. These new…    
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Book details

List price: $92.99
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2014
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 10/23/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1328
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.88" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 5.588
Language: English

Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
Concepts and Trends in Healthcare
Settings and Models for Nursing Care
The Nursing Process
Interviewing and Physical Assessment
Legal and Ethical Issues
Leadership Roles and Management Functions
Client Care Concerns
Nurse-Client Relationships
Cultural Care Considerations
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
End-of-Life Care
Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pain Management
Infection
Intravenous Therapy
Perioperative Care
Disaster Situations
Caring for Clients with Multisystem Disorders
Caring for Clients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Caring for Clients in Shock
Caring for Clients with Cancer
Caring for Clients with Respiratory Disorders
Introduction to the Respiratory System
Caring for Clients with Upper Respiratory Disorders
Caring for Clients with Lower Respiratory Disorders
Caring for Clients with Cardiovascular Disorders
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Caring for Clients with Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Caring for Clients with Valvular Disorders of the Heart
Caring for Clients with Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels
Caring for Clients with Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Caring for Clients with Hypertension
Caring for Clients with Heart Failure
Caring for Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
Caring for Clients with Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders
Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic System
Caring for Clients with Immune Disorders
Introduction to the Immune System
Caring for Clients with Immune-Mediated Disorders
Caring for Clients with HIV/AIDS
Caring for Clients with Neurologic Disorders
Introduction to the Nervous System
Caring for Clients with Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Caring for Clients with Cerebrovascular Disorders
Caring for Clients with Head and Spinal Cord Trauma
Caring for Clients with Neurologic Deficits
Caring for Clients with Sensory Disorders
Introduction to the Sensory System
Caring for Clients with Eye Disorders
Caring for Clients with Ear Disorders
Caring for Clients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, or Pancreas
Caring for Clients with Ostomies
Caring for Clients with Endocrine Disorders
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Endocrine System
Caring for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus
Caring for Clients with Breast and Reproductive Disorders
Introduction to the Reproductive System
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Caring for Clients with Breast Disorders
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Caring for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Infections
Caring for Clients with Urinary and Renal Disorders
Introduction to the Urinary System
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters
Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra
Caring for Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
Caring for Clients Requiring Orthopedic Treatment
Caring for Clients with Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries
Caring for Clients with Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders
Caring for Clients with Integumentary Disorders
Introduction to the Integumentary System
Caring for Clients with Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders
Caring for Clients with Burns
Caring for Clients with Psychobiologic Disorders
Interaction of Body and Mind
Caring for Clients with Anxiety Disorders
Caring for Clients with Mood Disorders
Caring for Clients with Eating Disorders
Caring for Clients with Chemical Dependence
Caring for Clients with Dementia and Thought Disorders
Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms
Laboratory Values
Glossary
References and Suggested Readings
Index