Description
Book SynopsisPrimary Care, 6th Edition, online case studies, and Davis Edge work together to create an interactive learning experience that prepares students for their roles as Advanced Practice Nurses in the primary care setting. An access code inside new printed texts unlocks Davis Edge, the online case studies, and an ebook.
LEARN—The Text Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, this popular text explores the theoretical foundations of everything Primary Care. Its comprehensive and easy-to-follow presentation examines the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of every body system across the life span.
APPLY Case Studies
Online case studies use real-world scenarios to develop clinical decision-making skills as students learn how to properly diagnose and treat patients.
ASSESS Davis Edge This interactive, online Q&A review platform provides the practice needed to master course content and prepare for exams. Over 1,000 board-style questions test students’ knowledge and retention of what they are learning.
Actionable analytics enable instructors to assess their students’ mastery of the content and their critical-thinking and decision-making skills to easily identify the areas in which they are struggling and intervene quickly in class and on assignments to ensure that they succeed.
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Expanded, Revised & Updated! Significantly increased and updated content throughout, especially in the sections detailing Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems; Musculoskeletal Problems, and Psychosocial Problems.
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New Section! Care of Vulnerable Populations in Unit 3, featuring four new chapters that focus on populations that require special attention and consideration
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New Features! Geriatric Considerations and Pediatric/Adolescent Considerations in applicable Unit 2 chapters
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New! Online case studies with critical thinking questions
- Coverage of the broadest range of human disease and disorders using a systems-based approach that presents both Common Complaints and Common Problems to help students narrow down the possible differentials to the most likely diagnosis
- Coverage of pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning as well as up-to-date guidance on laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Emphasis on evidence-based practice with information on evidence levels and more references to primary studies
Davis Edge
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Enhanced! Interface that makes navigation even easier and offers instructors more flexibility and control options
- Thousands of questions aligned to Primary Care with page references
- Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responses
- Personalized dashboards that track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time
Table of Contents
- I.CARING-BASED NURSING: THE ART
- 1.Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring
- 2.Caring and the Advanced Practice Nurse
- 3.Health Promotion
- 4.The Art of Diagnosis and Treatment
- 5.Evidence-Based Practice
II.CARING-BASED NURSING: THE SCIENCE
Section 1.Neurological Problems
- 6.Common Neurological Complaints
- 7.Seizure Disorders
- 8.Degenerative Disorders
- 9.Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- 10.Infectious and Inflammatory Neurological Disorders
Section 2.Skin Problems
- 11.Common Skin Complaints
- 12.Parasitic Skin Infestations
- 13.Fungal Skin Infections
- 14.Bacterial Skin Infections
- 15.Viral Skin Infections
- 16.Dermatitis
- 17.Skin Lesions
Section 3.Eye Problems
- 18.Common Eye Complaints
- 19.Lid and Conjunctival Pathology
- 20.Visual Disturbances and Impaired Vision
Section 4.Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems
- 21.Common Ear, Nose, an Throat Complaints
- 22.Hearing and Balance Disorders
- 23.Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Ear
- 24.Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses, Mouth, and Throat
- 25.Epistaxis
- 26.Temporomandibular Disorders
- 27.Dysphonia
Section 5.Respiratory Problems
- 28.Common Respiratory Complaints
- 29.Sleep Apnea
- 30.Infectious Respiratory Disorders
- 31.Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders
- 32.Lung Cancer
- 33.Smoking Addiction
Section 6.Cardiovascular Problems
- 34.Common Cardiovascular Complaints
- 35.Cardiac and Associated Risk Disorders
- 36.Arrhythmias and Valvular Disorders
- 37.Disorders of the Vascular System
Section 7.Abdominal Problems
- 38.Common Abdominal Complaints
- 39.Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 40.Gastric and Intestinal Disorders
- 41.Gallbladder and Pancreatic Disorders
- 42.Cirrhosis and Liver Failure
Section 8.Renal Problems
- 43.Common Urinary Complaints
- 44.Urinary Tract Disorders
- 45.Kidney and Bladder Disorders
Section 9.Gender-Related Health Problems
- 46.Common Reproductive System Complaints
- 47.Common Reproductive System Issues
- 48.Breast Disorders
- 49.Vaginal, Uterine, and Ovarian Disorders
- 50.Prostate Disorders
- 51.Penile and Testicular Disorders
- 52.Sexually Transmitted Infections
Section 10.Musculoskeletal Problems
- 53.Common Musculoskeletal Complaints
- 54.Spinal Disorders
- 55.Soft-Tissue Disorders
- 56.Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis
Section 11.Endocrine and Metabolic Problems
- 57.Common Endocrine and Metabolic Complaints
- 58.Glandular Disorders
- 59.Diabetes Mellitus
- 60.Metabolic Disorders
Section 12.Hematological and Immunological Problems
- 61.Common Hematological and Immunological Complaints
- 62.Hematological Disorders
- 63.Immunological Disorders
- 64.Infectious Disorders
Section 13.Psychosocial Problems
- 65.Common Psychological Complaints
- 66.Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- 67.Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
- 68.Schizophrenia Spectrum and other Psychotic Disorders
- 69.Mood Disorders
- 70.Anxiety Disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- 71.Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
- 72.Other Psychiatric Disorders
- 73.Sexual Assault
- 74.Human Trafficking
Section 14.Urgent Care Problems
- 75.Common Injuries
- 76.Toxic and Enviromental Exposures
III.CARING-BASED NURSING: THE PRACTICE
Section 1: Care of Vulnerable Populations
- 77.Primary Care of Adolescents
- 78.Sports Physicals
- 79.Primary Care of Patients Who Are Transgender
- 80.Primary Care of Veterans
- 81.Primary Care of the Patient with Cancer
- 82.Primary Care of Older Adults
- 83.Pain Management
Section 2: Special Topics in Advanced Practice (Online Only)
- 84.Palliative and End-of-life Care
- 85.Ethical and Legal Issues of a Caring-Based Practice
- 86.Quality & Value-Based Payment: Making an Economic Impact on Health Care
- 87.Primary Care Approaches to Behavioral Health
- 88.Putting Caring Into Practice: Caring for Self
