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. Written by noted educator Patricia Williams, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting.
1. Unit I. Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System - p. xi 2. 1. Nursing and the Health Care System - p. 1 3. 2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion - p. 14 4. 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing - p. 31 5. Unit II. The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Model - p. 49 6. 4. The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment - p. 50 7. 5. Assessment, Data Analysis/Problem Identification, and Planning - p. 59 8. 6. Implementation and Evaluation - p. 75 9. Unit III. Communication in Nursing - p. 85 10. 7. Documentation of Nursing Care - p. 86 11. 8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship - p. 104 12. 9. Patient Education and Health Promotion - p. 124 13. 10. Delegation, Leadership, and Management - p. 133 14. Unit IV. Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations - p. 144 15. 11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence - p. 145 16. 12. Adulthood and the Family - p. 164 17. 13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging - p. 176 18. 14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care - p. 187 19. 15. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care - p. 203 20. Unit V. Basic Nursing Skills - p. 220 21. 16. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis - p. 221 22. 17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home - p. 247 23. 18. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients - p. 272 24. 19. Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries - p. 301 25. 20. Patient Environment and Safety - p. 327 26. 21. Measuring Vital Signs - p. 349 27. 22. Assessing Health Status - p. 380 28. 23. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients - p. 404 29. 24. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection - p. 413 30. Unit VI. Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs - p. 443 31. 25. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 444 32. 26. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations - p. 466 33. 27. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding - p. 491 34. 28. Assisting With Respiration and Oxygen Delivery - p. 516 35. 29. Promoting Urinary Elimination - p. 550 36. 30. Promoting Bowel Elimination - p. 582 37. 31. Pain, Comfort, and Sleep - p. 604 38. 32. Complementary Health Approaches - p. 626 39. Unit VII. Medication Administration - p. 634 40. 33. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration - p. 635 41. 34. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications - p. 658 42. 35. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections - p. 687 43. 36. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications - p. 714 44. Unit VIII. Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient - p. 748 45. 37. Care of the Surgical Patient - p. 749 46. 38. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries - p. 775 47. 39. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function - p. 805 48. Unit IX. CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS - p. 831 49. 40. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 832 50. 41. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 848 51. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 862 52. NALPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - p. 864 53. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses - p. 866 54. Standard Precautions - p. 867 55. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 871 56. Index - p. 908 57. Priority Problem List - p. 947
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. Written by noted educator Patricia Williams, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting.
1. Unit I. Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System - p. xi 2. 1. Nursing and the Health Care System - p. 1 3. 2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion - p. 14 4. 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing - p. 31 5. Unit II. The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Model - p. 49 6. 4. The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment - p. 50 7. 5. Assessment, Data Analysis/Problem Identification, and Planning - p. 59 8. 6. Implementation and Evaluation - p. 75 9. Unit III. Communication in Nursing - p. 85 10. 7. Documentation of Nursing Care - p. 86 11. 8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship - p. 104 12. 9. Patient Education and Health Promotion - p. 124 13. 10. Delegation, Leadership, and Management - p. 133 14. Unit IV. Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations - p. 144 15. 11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence - p. 145 16. 12. Adulthood and the Family - p. 164 17. 13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging - p. 176 18. 14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care - p. 187 19. 15. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care - p. 203 20. Unit V. Basic Nursing Skills - p. 220 21. 16. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis - p. 221 22. 17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home - p. 247 23. 18. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients - p. 272 24. 19. Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries - p. 301 25. 20. Patient Environment and Safety - p. 327 26. 21. Measuring Vital Signs - p. 349 27. 22. Assessing Health Status - p. 380 28. 23. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients - p. 404 29. 24. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection - p. 413 30. Unit VI. Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs - p. 443 31. 25. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 444 32. 26. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations - p. 466 33. 27. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding - p. 491 34. 28. Assisting With Respiration and Oxygen Delivery - p. 516 35. 29. Promoting Urinary Elimination - p. 550 36. 30. Promoting Bowel Elimination - p. 582 37. 31. Pain, Comfort, and Sleep - p. 604 38. 32. Complementary Health Approaches - p. 626 39. Unit VII. Medication Administration - p. 634 40. 33. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration - p. 635 41. 34. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications - p. 658 42. 35. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections - p. 687 43. 36. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications - p. 714 44. Unit VIII. Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient - p. 748 45. 37. Care of the Surgical Patient - p. 749 46. 38. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries - p. 775 47. 39. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function - p. 805 48. Unit IX. CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS - p. 831 49. 40. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 832 50. 41. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult - p. 848 51. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 862 52. NALPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - p. 864 53. American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses - p. 866 54. Standard Precautions - p. 867 55. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 871 56. Index - p. 908 57. Priority Problem List - p. 947
