Synopses & Reviews
Expanded and completely updated for its Ninth Edition, this full-color classic reference is the one source every nurse needs for essential information on patient care. In an easy-to-read outline format, this clinically focused guide covers all disorders and patient problems in medical-surgical, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric nursing, and includes over 150 step-by-step procedures.
Each chapter incorporates official guidelines that shape clinical practice, including those from the National Institutes of Health, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Nurses Association, Joint Commission, AWHONN, and others. Highlights of this Ninth Edition include updated photos and illustrations, updated references at the end of each chapter, a new Drug Therapy icon to spotlight nursing interventions related to drug therapy, expanded coverage of leadership and management, an expanded psychiatric care chapter, and expanded coverage of documentation, especially ensuring security in electronic medical records.
A companion Website includes medication tips, a dosage calculator, videos and animations on medication administration and safety, drug-related NCLEX®-style questions, FDA updates, and new clinical studies.
Synopsis
Completely updated for its Eighth Edition, this full-color classic reference is the one source every nurse needs for essential patient assessment and treatment guidelines. In an easy-to-read outline format, this clinically focused guide covers all disorders and patient problems in Medical-Surgical, Maternal-Neonatal, Pediatric, and Psychiatric nursing, and includes over 150 step-by-step procedures.
Each Eighth Edition chapter incorporates and identifies official guidelines that shape clinical practice. New and expanded material includes several new orthopaedic, connective tissue, infectious, and dermatologic conditions, patient safety, personal safety, culturally sensitive care, HIPAA, palliative care, advocacy for the disabled, chest physical therapy, interventional cardiology, hyperbaric therapy, neurologic findings, intracranial monitoring systems, vertebral compression fracture, immunization information, emerging infections, biological weapons preparedness, pediatric asthma guidelines, substance-related disorders, and adolescent problems.
Table of Contents
PART ONE NURSING PROCESS AND PRACTICE
- 1 Nursing Practice and the Nursing Process
- 2 Standards of Care, Ethical and Legal Issues
- 3 Health Promotion and Preventive Care
- 4 Genetics and Health Applications
PART TWO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
UNIT I General Health Considerations
- 5 Adult Physical Assessment
- 6 I.V. Therapy
- 7 Perioperative Nursing
- 8 Cancer Nursing
- 9 Care of the Older or Disabled Adult
UNIT II Respiratory Health
- 10 Respiratory Function and Therapy
- 11 Respiratory Disorders
UNIT III Cardiovascular Health
- 12 Cardiovascular Function and Therapy
- 13 Cardiac Disorders
- 14 Vascular Disorders
UNIT IV Neurologic and Sensory Health
- 15 Neurologic Disorders
- 16 Eye Disorders
- 17 Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders
UNIT V Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Health
- 18 Gastrointestinal Disorders
- 19 Hepatic, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders
- 20 Nutritional Problems
UNIT VI Renal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive Health
- 21 Renal and Urinary Disorders
- 22 Gynecologic Disorders
- 23 Breast Conditions
UNIT VII Metabolic and Endocrine Health
- 24 Endocrine Disorders
- 25 Diabetes Mellitus
UNIT VIII Hematologic Health
- 26 Hematologic Disorders
- 27 Transfusion Therapy and Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation
UNIT IX Immunologic Health
- 28 Asthma and Allergy
- 29 HIV Disease and AIDS
- 30 Connective Tissue Disorders
- 31 Infectious Diseases
UNIT X Musculoskeletal Health
- 32 Musculoskeletal Disorders
UNIT XI Integumentary Health
- 33 Dermatologic Disorders
- 34 Burns
UNIT XII Emergency Nursing
- 35 Emergent Conditions
PART THREE MATERNITY AND NEONATAL NURSING
- 36 Maternal and Fetal Health
- 37 Nursing Management during Labor and Delivery
- 38 Care of Mother and Neonate during the Postpartum Period
- 39 Complications of the Childbearing Experience
PART FOUR PEDIATRIC NURSING
UNIT XIII General Practice Considerations
- 40 Pediatric Growth and Development
- 41 Pediatric Physical Assessment
- 42 Pediatric Primary Care
- 43 Care of the Sick or Hospitalized Child
UNIT XIV Pediatric Health
- 44 Pediatric Respiratory Disorders
- 45 Pediatric Cardiovascular Disorders
- 46 Pediatric Neurologic Disorders
- 47 Pediatric Eye and Ear Problems
- 48 Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders
- 49 Pediatric Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
- 50 Pediatric Metabolic and Endocrine Disorders
- 51 Pediatric Oncology
- 52 Pediatric Hematologic Disorders
- 53 Pediatric Immunologic Disorders
- 54 Pediatric Orthopedic Problems
- 55 Pediatric Integumentary Disorders
- 56 Developmental Disabilities
PART FIVE PSYCHIATRIC NURSING
- 57 Problems of Mental Health
APPENDICES
- A Diagnostic Studies and Interpretation
- B Conversion Tables
- C Pediatric Laboratory Values
- D Sources of Additional Information
- Art Credits
Index