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Book SynopsisAbout our authors
Gerene Bauldoff, RN, PhD, FAAN, is a professor of clinical nursing at The Ohio State University College of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. She has been a nurse educator for 19 years, teaching medical-surgical nursing, clinical and research methods, and measurement and evidence-based practice courses at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels. Her clinical background includes roles as a home health nurse, lung transplant coordinator and pulmonary rehabilitation coordinator. Dr. Bauldoff is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), the American Thoracic Society Nursing Assembly, and the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). She is a recognized expert in medical-surgical nursing, focusing on the care of the patient with chronic pulmon
Table of Contents
UNIT 1: DIMENSIONS OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
- Medical-Surgical Nursing in the 21st Century
- Health and Illness in Adults
UNIT 2: ALTERATIONS IN PATTERNS OF HEALTH
- Nursing Care of the Patient with Alterations of Sleep
- Nursing Care of the Patient Having Surgery
- Palliative Care and End of Life
- Nursing Care of Patients with Substance Use Disorder
- Nursing Care of Patients Experiencing Violent Trauma and Disasters
UNIT 3: PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PATTERNS OF HEALTH
- Genetic Implications of Nursing Care of Adults
- Nursing Care of Patients in Pain
- Nursing Care of Patients with Altered Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
- Nursing Care of Patients Experiencing Trauma and Shock
- Nursing Care of Patients with Infections
- Nursing Care of Patients with Altered Immunity
- Nursing Care of Patients with Cancer
UNIT 4: RESPONSES TO ALTERED INTEGUMENTARY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
- Assessing the Integumentary System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Burns
UNIT 5: RESPONSES TO ALTERED ENDOCRINE FUNCTION
- Assessing the Endocrine System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
UNIT 6: RESPONSES TO ALTERED GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION
- Assessing the Gastrointestinal System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Nutritional Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Bowel Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreatic
UNIT 7: RESPONSES TO ALTERED URINARY ELIMINATION
- Assessing the Renal System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Urinary Tract Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Kidney Disorders
UNIT 8: RESPONSES TO ALTERED CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION
- Assessment of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Nursing Care of Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
- Nursing Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Vascular Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders
UNIT 9: RESPONSES TO ALTERED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION
- Assessing the Respiratory System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Upper Respiratory Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Ventilation Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Gas Exchange Disorders
UNIT 10: RESPONSES TO ALTERED MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION
- Assessing the Musculoskeletal System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Nursing Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
UNIT 11: RESPONSES TO ALTERED NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION
- Assessing the Nervous System
- Nursing Care of Patients with Intracranial Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Spinal Cord Disorders and CNS Infections
- Nursing Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders
UNIT 12: RESPONSES TO ALTERED SENSORY FUNCTION
- Assessing the Eye and Ear
- Nursing Care of Patients with Eye or Ear Disorders
UNIT 13: RESPONSES TO ALTERED REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION
- Assessing the Internal and External Reproductive Organs
- Nursing Care of Men with Reproductive and Breast Disorders
- Nursing Care of Women with Reproductive and Breast Disorders
- Nursing Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections