Medical-surgical nursing demystified

Keogh, James Edward 1948- (author.). DiGiulio, Mary. Medical-surgical nursing demystified. Preceded by (work) (Added Author).

Summary: If you're looking for an engaging, reader-acclaimed review that boils medical-surgical nursing down to its most essential, must-know points, your search ends here! "Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified, Third Edition" is a complete yet concise overview of the major body systems and the diseases and disorders that can affect them. You will learn about hallmark signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment, and nursing interventions, so you have the knowledge to help your patients as a student and as nurse once you start your career. The book is written to provide an organized, outline approach to learning about major diseases, and the role the nurse can play in the treatment process. "Medical-Surgical Nursing, Demystified, Third Edition" ends with a comprehensive final exam that covers all the content found in the book. -- From publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781259861819
ISBN: 1259861813
Physical Description: print
xvii, 702 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill Education, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Preceded by: Medical-surgical nursing demystified / Mary DiGiulio, Jim Keogh. Second edition. 2014.

Formatted Contents Note:

Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Immune system -- Hematologic system -- Nervous system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Gastrointestinal system -- Endocrine system -- Genitourinary system -- Integumentary system -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Mental health -- Perioperative care -- Women's health -- Pain management -- Geriatrics -- Substance abuse disorders -- Common laboratory and diagnostic tests.