Description
Book SynopsisTable of Contents**includes NGN-style case studies/questions Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients 2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems **3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy **4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients **5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients **6. Infection Prevention and Control **7. Care of Patients with Pain **8. Care of Patients with Cancer **9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation Unit III: Immune System 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems **11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders Unit IV: Respiratory System 12. The Respiratory System **13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System **14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System Unit V: Hematologic System 15. The Hematologic System **16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders Unit VI: Cardiovascular System 17. The Cardiovascular System **18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease **19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders **20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery Unit VII: Neurologic System 21. The Neurologic System **22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries **23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders **24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders Unit VIII: Sensory System **25. The Sensory System: Eye **26. The Sensory System: Ear Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System 27. The Gastrointestinal System **28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System **29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System **30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas Unit X: Musculoskeletal System 31. The Musculoskeletal System **32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Unit XI: Urinary System 33. The Urinary System **34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System Unit XII: Endocrine System 35. The Endocrine System **36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders **37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia Unit XIII: Reproductive System 38. Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings **39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders **40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders **41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections Unit XIV: Integumentary System 42. The Integumentary System **43. Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management **44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack **45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult **46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders **47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders **48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders **49. Care of Patients with Psychotic and Personality Disorders Appendix A: Most Common Laboratory Test Values Appendix B: Standard Precautions Appendix C: Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures
