Foundations of Nursing
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-81203-0 (ISBN)
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Step-by-step instructions for more than 100 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with the rationales for each
Clear, easy-to-understand coverage of skills across the lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults
Nursing care plans use a case-study format to emphasize patient goals and outcomes, and include critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan
Complete mathematics review covers basic arithmetic skills and dosage calculation, followed by a discussion of medication administration including IV therapy
Safety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings
Evidence-Based Practice boxes provide synopses of research articles that apply to nursing, along with nursing implications for the LPN/LVN
Coordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topics
Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy
Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies through real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue
Patient Teaching boxes focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members, and include topics such as hospital discharge instructions
Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting
Lifespan Considerations boxes provide age-specific information for the care of the patient
NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination
NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions
NEW! Updated Asepsis and Infection Control chapter prepares you for today’s healthcare environment
NEW! Updated photos and illustrations show nursing techniques, procedures, and patient care
Kim Cooper, RN, MSN, is Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute, Indiana. Kelly Gosnell, RN, MSN, is Associate Professor and Department Chair of the School of Nursing at Ivy Tech Community College at Terre Haute, Indiana.
Unit I: Fundamentals of Nursing
1. The Evolution of Nursing
2. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
3. Documentation
4. Communication
5. Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
6. Cultural and Ethnic Considerations
Unit II: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice
7. Asepsis and Infection Control
8. Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility
9. Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment
10. Safety
11. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
Unit III: Introduction to Nursing Interventions
12. Vital Signs
13. Physical Assessment
14. Oxygenation
15. Elimination and Gastric Intubation
16. Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health
17. Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
18. Fluids and Electrolytes
19. Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies
20. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
21. Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
22. Surgical Wound Care
23. Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing
Unit IV: Nursing Care Across the Lifespan
24. Lifespan Development
25. Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death
26. Health Promotion and Pregnancy
27. Labor and Delivery
28. Care of the Mother and Newborn
29. Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family with Special Needs
30. Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent
31. Basic Pediatric Nursing Care
32. Care of the Child with a Physical and Mental or Cognitive Disorder
33. Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult
Unit V: Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing
34. Concepts of Mental Health
35. Care of the Patient with a Psychiatric Disorder
36. Care of the Patient with an Addictive Personality
Unit VI: Fundamentals of Community Health Nursing
37. Home Health Nursing
38. Long-Term Care
39. Rehabilitation Nursing
40. Hospice Care
Unit VII: From Graduate to Professional
41. Professional Roles and Leadership
Appendix A: Abbreviations
Appendix B: Laboratory Reference Values
Glossary
| Erscheinungsdatum | 09.06.2022 |
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| Zusatzinfo | Approx. 685 illustrations (685 in full color); Illustrations |
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 2700 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege |
| ISBN-10 | 0-323-81203-1 / 0323812031 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-323-81203-0 / 9780323812030 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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