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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 Aspects of Medical-Surgical Nursing Chapter 2 Medical-Surgical Practice Settings Chapter 3 Medical-Surgical Patients: Individuals, Families, and Communities Chapter 4 Health, Illness, Stress, and Coping Chapter 5 Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection Chapter 6 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Chapter 7 Cancer Chapter 8 Pain Chapter 9 Shock Chapter 10 Older Persons Chapter 11 Falls Chapter 12 Immobility Chapter 13 Delirium and Dementia Chapter 14 Incontinence Chapter 15 Nutrition Chapter 16 Intravenous Therapy Chapter 17 Surgery Chapter 18 The Patient With an Ostomy Chapter 19 Palliative and Hospice Care Chapter 20 Complementary and Alternative Therapies Chapter 21 Neurological System Introduction Chapter 22 Neurological Disorders Chapter 23 Cerebrovascular Accident Chapter 24 Spinal Cord Injury Chapter 25 Respiratory System Introduction Chapter 26 Upper Respiratory Conditions Chapter 27 Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions Chapter 28 Chronic Lower Respiratory Tract Conditions Chapter 29 Hematological System Introduction Chapter 30 Hematological Conditions Chapter 31 Immunological System Introduction Chapter 32 Immunological Conditions Chapter 33 Cardiovascular System Introduction Chapter 34 Cardiac Conditions Chapter 35 Vascular Disorders Chapter 36 Hypertension Chapter 37 Digestive System Introduction Chapter 38 Upper Digestive Tract Conditions Chapter 39 Lower Digestive Tract Conditions Chapter 40 Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Conditions Chapter 41 Urological System Introduction Chapter 42 Urological Conditions Chapter 43 Musculoskeletal System Introduction Chapter 44 Connective Tissue Conditions Chapter 45 Fractures Chapter 46 Amputations Chapter 47 Endocrine System Introduction Chapter 48 Pituitary and Adrenal Conditions Chapter 49 Thyroid and Parathyroid Conditions Chapter 50 Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Chapter 51 Female Reproductive System Introduction Chapter 52 Female Reproductive Conditions Chapter 53 Male Reproductive System Introduction Chapter 54 Male Reproductive Conditions Chapter 55 Sexually Transmitted Infections Chapter 56 Integumentary System Introduction Chapter 57 Skin Problems Chapter 58 Special Senses Introduction Chapter 59 Eye and Vision Conditions Chapter 60 Ear and Hearing Conditions Chapter 61 Psychobiological Conditions Chapter 62 Substance Use Chapter 63 First Aid, Emergency Care, and Disaster Management