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Essentials for nursing practice / by Potter, Patricia Ann,editor.; Perry, Anne Griffin,editor.; Stockert, Patricia A.,editor.; Hall, Amy(Amy M.),editor.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition combines everything you need from your fundamentals course and streamlines it into a format that's perfect for busy nursing students. The ninth edition retains many classic features, including chapter case studies, procedural guidelines, and special considerations for various age groups, along with new content including a chapter on Complementary and Alternative Therapies, interactive clinical case studies on Evolve, a new Reflective Learning section, and QSEN activities to encourage active learning. Thoroughly reviewed by nursing clinical experts and educators, this new edition ensures you learn nursing Essentials with the most accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand book on the market.

Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing Care.; Nursing Process.; Nursing.;

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Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing / by Williams, Patricia,1961-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit I: Introduction to nursing and the health care system. Nursing and the health care system -- Concepts of health, illness, stress, and health promotion -- Legal and ethical aspects of nursing.Unit II: The nursing process and clinical judgment model. The nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment -- Assessment, data analysis/problem identification, and planning -- Implementation and evaluation.Unit III: Communication in nursing. Documentation of nursing care -- Communication and the nurse-patient relationship -- Patient education and health promotion -- Delegation, leadership, and management.Unit IV: Developmental, psychosocial, and cultural considerations. Growth and development: infancy through adolescence -- Adulthood and the family -- Promoting healthy adaptation to aging -- Cultural and spiritual aspects of patient care -- Loss, grief, and end-of-life care.Unit V: Basic nursing skills. Infection prevention and control: protective mechanisms and asepsis -- Infection prevention and control in the hospital and home -- Safely lifting, moving, and positioning patients -- Assisting with hygiene, personal care, skin care, and the prevention of pressure injuries -- Patient environment and safety -- Measuring vital signs -- Assessing health status -- Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients -- Diagnostic tests and specimen collection.Unit VI: Meeting basic psychologic needs. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Concepts of basic nutrition and cultural considerations -- Nutritional therapy and assisted feeding -- Assisting with respiration and oxygen delivery -- Promoting urinary elimination -- Promoting bowel elimination -- Pain, comfort, and sleep -- Complementary health approaches.Unit VII: Medication administration. Pharmacology and preparation for drug administration -- Administering oral, topical, and inhalant medications -- Administering intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections -- Administering intravenous solutions and medications.Unit VIII: Care of the surgical and immobile patient. Care of the surgical patient -- Providing wound care and treating pressure injuries -- Promoting musculoskeletal function.Unit IX: Caring for older adults. Common physical care problems of the older adult -- Common psychosocial care problems of the older adults.Learn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN/LVN needs! "Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition" prepares you for nursing practice in a number of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. -- From product description.

Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing; Nursing Care; Nursing Process;

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Pharmacology and the nursing process / by Lilley, Linda Lane,author.https://isni.org/isni/0000000116741418.; Collins, Shelly Rainforth,author.https://isni.org/isni/0000000382763740.; Snyder, Julie S.,author.https://isni.org/isni/0000000116748214.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Subjects: Pharmacology.; Drugs.; Drug utilization.; Nursing.; Pharmacology; Nursing; Pharmacology; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Drug Utilization;

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Pharmacology and the nursing process / by Lilley, Linda Lane,author.; Collins, Shelly Rainforth,author.; Snyder, Julie S.,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Part 1. Pharmacology basics -- Part 2. Drugs affecting the central nervous system -- Part 3. Drugs affecting the autonomic nervous system -- Part 4. Drugs affecting the cardiovascular and renal systems -- Part 5. Drugs affecting the endocrine and reproductive systems -- Part 6. Drugs affecting the respiratory system -- Part 7. Antiinfective and antiinflammatory drugs -- Part 8. Chemotherapeutic drugs and biologic and immune modifiers -- Part 9. Drugs affecting the gastrointestinal system and nutrition -- Part 10. Dermatologic, ophthalmic, and otic drugs -- Appendix. Pharmaceutical abbreviations -- Answers to review questions -- Index."Now in its ninth edition, 'Pharmacology and the Nursing Process' provides the most current and clinically relevant nursing pharmacology content in a visually appealing, understandable, and practical format. The accessible size, clear writing style, and full-color design of 'Pharmacology and the Nursing Process' are ideal for today's busy nursing student. The book not only presents drug information that students need to know but also provides information on what professional nurses may encounter during drug administration in a variety of health care settings, including accounts of real-life medication errors and tips for avoiding those errors. Edition after edition, the book has become increasingly inviting and engaging for the adult learner to read and study."

Subjects: Nurses Instruction; Pharmacology.; Nursing.; Drugs.; Drug utilization.; Pharmacology; Nursing; Chemotherapy.; Drugs; Pharmacology; Drug Therapy; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Pharmacological Phenomena; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Drug Utilization;

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Clinical reasoning cases in nursing / by Harding, Mariann,author.; Snyder, Julie S.,author.;

Perfusion -- Gas exchange -- Mobility -- Digestion -- Urinary elimination -- Intracranial regulation -- Metabolism and glucose regulation -- Immunity -- Cellular regulation -- Tissue integrity -- Cognition -- Infection and inflammation -- Developmental -- Reproductive -- Mood, stress, and addiction.Tap into 150 unique case studies covering all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric nursing, all newly organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning. Each case covers a common patient problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. Cases include integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to encourage you to think critically about all aspects of patient care. The 7th edition features a new concept-based organization, an enhanced focus on interprofessional collaboration and QSEN, 20 all-new case studies, and updated content throughout to reflect the most current standards of clinical practice.Includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing; Nursing; Nursing Process.; Nursing Care.;

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Davis advantage for understanding medical-surgical nursing / by Williams, Linda S.(Linda Sue),1954-editor.; Hopper, Paula D.,editor.; Otmanowski, Jennifer,editor.; Nowicki, Lazette V.,editor.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Understanding health care issues -- Understanding health and illness -- Understanding health and illness -- Understanding influences on health and illness -- Understanding the immune system -- Understanding the cardiovascular system -- Understanding the hematologic and lymphatic systems -- Understanding the respiratory system -- Understanding the gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic systems -- Understanding the urinary system -- Understanding the endocrine system -- Understanding the genitourinary and reproductive system -- Understanding the musculoskeletal system -- Understanding the neurologic system -- Understanding the sensory system -- Understanding the integumentary system -- Understanding mental health care."Welcome to the Seventh Edition of Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing! The material has been completely reviewed and updated. New evidence-based guidelines have been used wherever possible. We emphasize understanding and application over memorization, and provide opportunities to practice critical thinking and clinical judgment throughout the text, study guide, and online resources"--

Subjects: Nursing.; Evidence-based nursing.; Medical-Surgical Nursing; Nursing Process; Evidence-Based Nursing;

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Medical-surgical nursing : concepts for interprofessional collaborative care / by Ignatavicius, Donna D.,author.; Workman, M. Linda,author.; Rebar, Cherie R.,author.; Heimgartner, Nicole M.,editor.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Section I: Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 1. Overview of Professional Nursing Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing -- 2. From Clinical Judgment to Systems Thinking NEW! -- 3. Overview of Health Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing -- 4. Common Health Problems of Older Adults -- 5. Assessment and Concepts of Care for Patients with Pain -- 6. Concepts of Genetics and Genomics -- 7. Concepts of Rehabilitation for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems -- 8. Care of Patients at End-of-Life -- 9. Care of Perioperative Patients -- Section II: Concepts of Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness. 10. Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing -- 11. Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies -- 12. Concepts of Disaster Preparedness -- Section III: Concepts of Patients with Problems of Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance. 13. Concepts of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- 14. Concepts of Acid-Base Balance -- 15. Concepts of Infusion Therapy -- Section V: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of Immunity. 16. Concepts of Inflammation and Immunity -- 17. Care of Patients with HIV Disease -- 18. Care of Patients with Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity -- 19. Concepts of Cancer Development -- 20. Care of Patients with Cancer -- 21. Care of Patients with Infection -- Section VI: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Skin, Hair, and Nails. 22. Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails -- 23. Care of Patients with Skin Problems -- Section VII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Respiratory System. 24. Assessment of the Respiratory System -- 25. Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy -- 26. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems -- 27. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems -- 28. Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems -- 29. Critical Care of Patients with Respiratory Emergencies -- Section VIII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Cardiovascular System. 30. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System -- 31. Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias -- 32. Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems -- 33. Care of Patients with Vascular Problems -- 34. Critical Care of Patients with Shock -- 35. Critical Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes --Section IX: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Hematologic System. 36. Assessment of the Hematologic System -- 37. Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems -- Section X: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Nervous System. 38. Assessment of the Nervous System -- 39. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain -- 40. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord -- 41. Critical Care of Patients with Neurologic Emergencies -- Section XI: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Sensory System. 42. Assessment and Concepts of Care for Patients with Eye and Vision Problems -- 43. Assessment and Concepts of Care for Patients with Ear and Hearing Problems -- Section XII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Musculoskeletal System. 44. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System -- 45. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems -- 46. Care of Patients with Arthritis and Total Joint Arthroplasty NEW! -- 47. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma -- Section XIII: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Gastrointestinal System. 48. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System -- 49. Care of Patients with Oral Cavity and Esophageal Problems -- 50. Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders -- 51. Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders -- 52. Care of Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders -- 53. Care of Patients with Liver Problems -- 54. Care of Patients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas -- 55. Care of Patients with Malnutrition: Undernutrition and Obesity -- Section XIV: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Endocrine System. 56. Assessment of the Endocrine System -- 57. Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems -- 58. Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands -- 59. Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus -- Section XV: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Renal/Urinary System. 60. Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System -- 61. Care of Patients with Urinary Problems -- 62. Care of Patients with Kidney Disorders -- 63. Care of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease -- Section XVI: Interprofessional Collaboration for Patients with Problems of the Reproductive System. 64. Assessment of the Reproductive System -- 65. Care of Patients with Breast Disorders -- 66. Care of Patients with Gynecologic Problems -- 67. Care of Patients with Male Reproductive Problems -- 68. Care of Transgender Patients -- 69. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections."Master the essential medical-surgical nursing content you'll need for success on the Next Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) and safe clinical practice! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, 10th Edition uses a conceptual approach to provide adult health knowledge and help you develop the clinical nursing judgment skills that today's medical-surgical nurses need to deliver safe, effective care. "Iggy" emphasizes three emerging trends in nursing -- interprofessional collaborative care, concept-based learning, and clinical judgment and systems thinking -- trends that will ground you in how to think like a nurse and how to apply your knowledge in the classroom, simulation laboratory, and clinical settings. A perennial bestseller, "Iggy" also features NCLEX Exam-style Challenge and Mastery questions to prepare you for success on the NGN!"--

Subjects: Nursing.; Surgical nursing.; Medical-Surgical Nursing.; Nursing Process.; Patient-Centered Care.;

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Critical care nursing : diagnosis and management / by Urden, Linda Diann,editor.; Stacy, Kathleen M.,editor.; Lough, Mary E.,editor.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Unit I: Foundations of critical care nursing -- Unit II: Cardiovascular alterations -- Unit III: Pulmonary alterations -- Unit IV: Neurologic alterations -- Unit V: Kidney alterations -- Unit VI: Gastrointestional alterations -- Unit VII: Endocrine alterations -- Unit VIII: Multisystem alterations -- Unit IX: Special populations.Get a firm understanding and mastery of the unique issues and procedures involved in critical care nursing with Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 8th Edition. Praised for its comprehensive coverage and clear organization, this market-leading text offers a great foundation in the realities and challenges of today's critical care unit that's perfect for both nursing students and practicing nurses alike. This new edition also features enhanced integration of QSEN and interprofessional collaborative practice, plus expanded coverage of leadership, post-ICU outcomes and highly contagious infections. Revamped case studies, Patient Teaching boxes, Evidence-Based Practice boxes, Patient Safety Alerts, and other learning tools further develop your critical thinking skills and prepare you for success in high-acuity, progressive, and critical care settings.

Subjects: Intensive care nursing.; Emergency nursing.; Nursing diagnosis.; Critical Care Nursing.; Emergency Nursing.; Nursing Process.; Ethics, Nursing.;

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

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.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.

Subjects: Surgical nursing.; Perioperative Nursing; Nursing Process.; Nursing Care;

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Skill checklists for Fundamentals of nursing : the art and science of person-centered nursing care / by Taylor, Carol(Carol R.).; Lillis, Carol,author.; Lynn, Pamela(Pamela Barbara),1961-author.;

Asepsis and infection control -- Vital signs -- Health assessment -- Safety, security, and emergency preparedness -- Medications -- Perioperative nursing -- Hygiene -- Skin integrity and wound care -- Activity -- Comfort and pain management -- Nutrition -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination -- Oxgenation and perfusion -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.

Subjects: Nursing.; Nursing students; Nursing Care.; Nursing Process.; Patient-Centered Care.;

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