ISBN10: 0721604463
ISBN13: 9780721604466
Edition/Copyright: 5TH 06

Publisher: W.B. Saunders Co.
Cover: Hardback
Year Published: 2006
Weight: 7.9lbs.
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Medical-Surgical Nursing, Single Volume Edition -With CD

by Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman


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This innovative medical-surgical resource features a unique collaborative approach that helps readers understand the multidisciplinary nature of medical-surgical care by presenting all medical, surgical, nursing, and other interventions through the framework of the nursing process. In addition to comprehensive med-surg coverage, this book incorporates cutting-edge content in areas such as emergency and mass casualty nursing and genetics. Also features extensive NCLEX® examination preparation materials, including Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination features.

Need-to-know coverage of pathophysiology gives readers the knowledge base they need to understand the rationales behind their assessments and interventions.
Critical Thinking Challenges help readers develop their skills through brief case scenarios and corresponding critical thinking questions. Answers are on Evolve.
Best Practice boxes highlight the very best nursing practices for various medical-surgical nursing procedures.
Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing boxes feature key research studies -- along with levels of evidence -- to provide readers with a scientific basis for practice.
Meeting Healthy People 2010 Objectives boxes demonstrate what nurses can do to help advance these national health objectives.
Assessment Using Gordon's Functional Health Patterns boxes help bridge the gap from body systems to functional health assessment.
Integrated NIC interventions and NOC outcomes, with NIC Intervention Activities boxes and NIC an

UNIT I. HEALTH PROMOTION AND ILLNESS

1. Critical Thinking in the Role of the Medical-Surgical Nurse
2. Community-Based Care
3. Introduction to Managed Care and Case Management
4. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing
5. Health Care of Older Adults

UNIT II. BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL CONCEPTS RELATED TO HEALTH CARE

6. Cultural Aspects of Health
7. Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign
8. Substance Abuse
9. End-of-Life Care
10. Rehabilitation Concepts for Acute and Chronic Problems
11. Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing NEW!

UNIT III. CONCEPTS OF EMERGENCY NURSING NEW!

12. Emergency and Mass Casualty Nursing NEW!
13. Interventions for Clients with Common Environmental Emergencies NEW!

UNIT IV. MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCES

14. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
15. Interventions for Clients with Fluid Imbalances
16. Interventions for Clients with Electrolyte Imbalances
17. Infusion Therapy
18. Acid-Base Balance
19. Interventions for Clients with Acid-Base Imbalances

UNIT V. MANAGEMENT OF PERIOPERATIVE CLIENTS

20. Interventions for Preoperative Clients
21. Interventions for Intraoperative Clients
22. Interventions for Postoperative Clients

UNIT VI. PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

23. Concepts of Inflammation and the Immune Response
24. Interventions for Clients with Connective Tissue Disease and Other Types of Arthritis
25. Interventions for Clients with HIV/AIDS and Other Immunodeficiencies
26. Interventions for Clients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity
27. Altered Cell Growth and Cancer Development
28. General Interventions for Clients with Cancer
29. Interventions for Clients with Infection

UNIT VII. PROBLEMS OF OXYGENATION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

30. Assessment of the Respiratory System
31. Interventions for Clients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy
32. Interventions for Clients with Noninfectious Problems of the Upper Respiratory Tract
33. Interventions for Clients with Noninfectious Problems of the Lower Respiratory Tract
34. Interventions for Clients with Infectious Problems of the Lower Respiratory Tract
35. Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Respiratory Problems

UNIT VIII. PROBLEMS OF CARDIAC OUTPUT AND TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

36. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
37. Interventions for Clients with Dysrhythmias
38. Interventions for Clients with Cardiac Problems
39. Interventions for Clients with Vascular Problems
40. Interventions for Clients with Shock
41. Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Acute Coronary Syndromes

UNIT IX. PROBLEMS OF TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM

42. Assessment of the Hematologic System
43. Interventions for Clients with Hematologic Problems

UNIT X. PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

44. Assessment of the Nervous System
45. Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain
46. Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord
47. Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System
48. Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Neurologic Problems

UNIT XI. PROBLEMS OF SENSATION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SENSORY SYSTEM

49. Assessment of the Eye and Vision
50. Interventions for Clients with Eye and Vision Problems
51. Assessment of the Ear and Hearing
52. Interventions for Clients with Ear and Hearing Problems

UNIT XII. PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

53. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
54. Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Problems
55. Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Trauma

UNIT XIII. PROBLEMS OF DIGESTION, NUTRITION, AND ELIMINATION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

56. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
57. Interventions for Clients with Oral Cavity Problems
58. Interventions for Clients with Esophageal Problems
59. Interventions for Clients with Stomach Disorders
60. Interventions for Clients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders
61. Interventions for Clients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders
62. Interventions for Clients with Liver Problems
63. Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas
64. Interventions for Clients with Malnutrition and Obesity

UNIT XIV. PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND METABOLISM: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

65. Assessment of the Endocrine System
66. Interventions for Clients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems
67. Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
68. Interventions for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus

UNIT XV. PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

69. Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
70. Interventions for Clients with Skin Problems
71. Interventions for Clients with Burns

UNIT XVI. PROBLEMS OF EXCRETION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE RENAL/URINARY SYSTEM

72. Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System
73. Interventions for Clients with Urinary Problems
74. Interventions for Clients with Renal Disorders
75. Interventions for Clients with Acute and Chronic Renal Failure

UNIT XVII. PROBLEMS OF REPRODUCTION: MANAGEMENT OF CLIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

76. Assessment of the Reproductive System
77. Interventions for Clients with Breast Disorders
78. Interventions for Clients with Gynecologic Problems
79. Interventions for Male Clients with Reproductive Problems
80. Interventions for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Disease

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