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More copies of this ISBN:Fundamentals of Nursing : the Art and Science of Nursing Care - With CD (6TH 08 Edition)by Carol Taylor
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Designed to maximize visual learning, this Sixth Edition features a new art program and an integrated, cohesive, student-focused suite of multimedia products. Brand-new icons direct students to free video clips and online activities. New concept maps walk students through the nursing process for selected case-study patients. Unexpected outcomes are now included in skills descriptions. Like previous editions, the text maintains its unique holistic "blended skills" approach to nursing care and focuses on case-based learning and critical thinking. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes video clips, skills checklists, chapter review questions, an NCLEX(R) alternate-format question tutorial, and a Spanish-English audio glossary. A companion online course is available free with purchase of the text. Synopsis:Revised to emphasize critical thinking, this Fifth Edition is the most engaging, student-friendly, and comprehensive fundamentals textbook for beginning nursing students. The unique, holistic "blended skills" approach to nursing care integrates technical, cognitive, ethical/legal, and interpersonal skills. Each Fifth Edition chapter opens with three real-world cases, which are used throughout the chapter as examples. Reflective Practice boxes written by Carol Taylor's students describe realistic situations and ask challenging questions. The updated coverage includes discussions of evidence-based practice and a new chapter on complementary and alternative modalities. A back-of-book CD-ROM has tutorials on NCLEX innovative items, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Table of ContentsFOUNDATIONS OF NURSING PRACTICE Introduction to Nursing Health of the Individual, Family, and Community Cultural Diversity Health and Illness Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice Values, Ethics, and Advocacy Legal Implications COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS FOR PATIENT CARE Healthcare Delivery Systems Continuity of Care Home Healthcare THE NURSING PROCESS Blended Skills and Critical Thinking Throughout the Nursing Process Assessing Diagnosing Outcome Identification and Planning Implementing Evaluating Documenting, Reporting, and Conferring PROMOTING HEALTH ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN Developmental Concepts Conception through Young Adults The Aging Adult ROLES BASIC TO NURSING CARE Communicator Teacher and Counselor Leader and Manager ACTIONS BASIC TO NURSING CARE Vital Signs Health Assessment Safety Asepsis Complementary and Alternative Therapies Medications Perioperative Nursing PROMOTING HEALTHY PSYCHOSOCIAL RESPONSES Self-Concept Stress and Adaptation Loss, Grief, and Dying Sensory Stimulation Sexuality Spirituality PROMOTING HEALTHY PHYSIOLOGIC RESPONSES Hygiene Skin Integrity and Wound Care Activity Rest and Sleep Comfort Nutrition Urinary Elimination Bowel Elimination Oxygenation Fluid, Electrolyte, Acid-Base Balance What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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