Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s healthcare environment, Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th Edition, takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!
1. Chapter 5. A female patient reclines in a hospital bed wearing a patterned gown and a clear nasal cannula, her eyes closed as she receives oxygen support. Introduction to the Nursing Process - p. 71 2. Chapter 6. A close-up shows a distressed woman. She covers her face with her hand, partially covering her face. Assessment - p. 83 3. Chapter 7. A female patient wearing eyeglasses and a nasal cannula reclines in a hospital bed with an intravenous line visible in her arm. Nursing Diagnosis/Problem Identification - p. 95 4. Chapter 8. A close-up shows a patient lying on a hospital bed, wearing a nasal cannula for oxygen support. The patient’s head is slightly tilted, and their expression appears weak. Planning - p. 105 5. Chapter 9. A male patient lies in a hospital bed wearing a gown and an oxygen tube in his nostrils, eyes closed, resting on a pillow. Implementation and Evaluation - p. 117 6. Unit 3. Nursing Practice - p. P3 7. Chapter 10. A photograph shows an elderly woman lying in a hospital bed with a blanket covering her lower body and her hand resting gently on her abdomen. Documentation, Electronic Health Records, and Reporting - p. 129 8. Chapter 11. A man sits slumped in a wheelchair before sheer curtains, head bowed and eyes closed as soft natural light filters into a bright interior space. Ethical and Legal Considerations - p. 142 9. Chapter 12. Three healthcare professionals sit in a bright hospital corridor as a female nurse holding a tablet gestures to her male and female colleagues during a care hand-off report. Leadership and Management - p. 168 10. Chapter 13. A photo of Augustine Balik.Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research - p. 180 11. Chapter 14. A close-up shows a patient lying in a hospital bed. He is intubated with a ventilator tube secured around his mouth, and multiple medical tubes and devices are connected to him. Health Literacy and Patient Education - p. 194 12. Chapter 15. A young female patient in a hospital gown sits on a bed and gazes thoughtfully to her right against a dimly lit clinical background. Nursing Informatics - p. 210 13. Chapter 16. A middle-aged woman in a light sweater sits with her arm extended as a clinician wraps a blood pressure cuff around her upper arm and checks the gauge. Health and Wellness - p. 224 14. Unit 4. Nursing Assessment - p. P4 15. Chapter 17. A photograph shows a child’s hand with an intravenous catheter secured by white gauze resting on a hospital bed as the child lies in the background. Human Development: Conception Through Adolescence - p. 241 16. Chapter 18. A close-up shows a healthcare professional holding a pen and clipboard while engaging in conversation with a woman seated across from her. The woman listens attentively with a focused expression. Human Development: Young Adult Through Older Adult - p. 261 17. Chapter 19. An older male patient lies supine in a hospital bed with a nasal cannula providing oxygen as vital sign waveforms display on a monitor behind him. Vital Signs - p. 287 18. Chapter 20. A photo of Harriet Knight. Health History and Physical Assessment - p. 333 19. Chapter 21. A concerned family member places her hand on a young patient’s forehead as the child lies in a hospital bed with eyes closed.Culture - p. 394 20. Chapter 22. A close-up showing an elderly patient lying on a hospital bed. He is wearing a nasal cannula providing oxygen, with the tubing resting on his face. Spiritual Health - p. 413 21. Chapter 23. A portrait shows Manuel, an older adult Latina male, gazing thoughtfully out of a softly lit window to the left. Public Health and Community Health - p. 427 22. Chapter 24. A clinician checks a patient’s blood pressure with a cuff while the patient, seated and wearing a sleeveless top, looks down at the reading with a slight smile. Human Sexuality - p. 441 23. Unit 5. Nursing Principles - p. P5 24. Chapter 25. A close-up shows a healthcare professional measuring the blood pressure of a patient lying in a hospital bed. The patient extends their arm while engaging in conversationSafety - p. 464 25. Chapter 26. A close-up shows an elderly patient lying in a hospital bed, resting his head on a pillow. His eyes are closed, and one hand is placed on his chest. Asepsis and Infection Control - p. 492 26. Chapter 27. A close-up shows an elderly patient sitting beside a hospital bed, resting his chin on his hand with a thoughtful expression.Hygiene and Personal Care - p. 522 27. Chapter 28. A photo of a old male patient is lying on the bed with his eyes closed in the hospital. Activity, Immobility, and Safe Movement - p. 568 28. Chapter 29. A close-up photo shows a patient is lying on the bed with his eyes open in the hospital and a healthcare professional is standing near the patient. Skin Integrity and Wound Care - p. 616 29. Chapter 30. A photo of an elderly patient, shows his face with wrinkles around his eyes and forehead. Nutrition - p. 670 30. Chapter 31. A close-up photo shows an elderly patient lying in a hospital bed. He is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Cognitive and Sensory Alterations - p. 711 31. Chapter 32. A close-up photo shows a woman sitting on the floor, holding her head with both hands in distress.Stress and Coping - p. 732 32. Chapter 33. A photo of Serena Adarsh. Sleep - p. 751 33. Unit 6. Nursing Care - p. P6 34. Chapter 34. A photo shows a male patient in a hospital bed wearing a hospital gown, with a concerned expression. A woman stands beside him, touching his shoulder, while a doctor speaks to them. Diagnostic Testing - p. 770 35. Chapter 35. A photograph shows an elderly woman lying on a hospital bed. Medication Administration - p. 813 36. Chapter 36. A photograph shows a man lying on a stretcher, wearing a cervical collar and an oxygen mask. His head is tilted slightly to the side. Pain Management - p. 882 37. Chapter 37. A healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a patient lying in a hospital bed. Perioperative Nursing Care - p. 907 38. Chapter 38. A photo of a woman patient lying in bed with an intravenous line in her hand and a nasal cannula for oxygen support.Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion - p. 944 39. Chapter 39. A photo shows a male patient lying in a hospital bed, while a female doctor holds a tablet and speaks to him Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 982 40. Chapter 40. A photo shows a woman lying in a hospital bed with her hands covering her face. She wears an identification wristband.Bowel Elimination - p. 1038 41. Chapter 41. A photograph shows a doctor with a stethoscope writing on a clipboard while speaking with a patient sitting across a desk. Urinary Elimination - p. 1068 42. Chapter 42. A photo shows a person lying in bed with eyes closed, while another person, positioned beside the bed, places a hand gently on their hand. Death and Loss - p. 1103 43. Appendixes - p. 1125 44. Appendix A. Abbreviations, Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes - p. 1126 45. Appendix B - p. 1133 46. Appendix C. Helpful Strategies for Answering NCLEX-Style Questions - p. 1141 47. Glossary - p. 1144 48. Index - p. 1161 49. Special Features - p. 1195 50. SKILL - p. 1199
Build a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills you need to succeed as a nurse! Designed specifically for today’s healthcare environment, Fundamentals of Nursing, 4th Edition, takes a fresh, conversational approach that is friendlier than typical books on nursing fundamentals. To make understanding easier, the book introduces basic information first and then follows with progressively more nuanced and complex nursing concepts. Practical exercises provide a unique kind of active learning, allowing you to apply concepts to actual patient care. Even care planning is different, as authors Barbara L. Yoost and Lynne R. Crawford are pioneers of conceptual care mapping — a visual, holistic way of making clinical judgments and planning patient care. Essentially, this text offers an easier, fundamentally different way to learn the nursing profession!
1. Chapter 5. A female patient reclines in a hospital bed wearing a patterned gown and a clear nasal cannula, her eyes closed as she receives oxygen support. Introduction to the Nursing Process - p. 71 2. Chapter 6. A close-up shows a distressed woman. She covers her face with her hand, partially covering her face. Assessment - p. 83 3. Chapter 7. A female patient wearing eyeglasses and a nasal cannula reclines in a hospital bed with an intravenous line visible in her arm. Nursing Diagnosis/Problem Identification - p. 95 4. Chapter 8. A close-up shows a patient lying on a hospital bed, wearing a nasal cannula for oxygen support. The patient’s head is slightly tilted, and their expression appears weak. Planning - p. 105 5. Chapter 9. A male patient lies in a hospital bed wearing a gown and an oxygen tube in his nostrils, eyes closed, resting on a pillow. Implementation and Evaluation - p. 117 6. Unit 3. Nursing Practice - p. P3 7. Chapter 10. A photograph shows an elderly woman lying in a hospital bed with a blanket covering her lower body and her hand resting gently on her abdomen. Documentation, Electronic Health Records, and Reporting - p. 129 8. Chapter 11. A man sits slumped in a wheelchair before sheer curtains, head bowed and eyes closed as soft natural light filters into a bright interior space. Ethical and Legal Considerations - p. 142 9. Chapter 12. Three healthcare professionals sit in a bright hospital corridor as a female nurse holding a tablet gestures to her male and female colleagues during a care hand-off report. Leadership and Management - p. 168 10. Chapter 13. A photo of Augustine Balik.Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research - p. 180 11. Chapter 14. A close-up shows a patient lying in a hospital bed. He is intubated with a ventilator tube secured around his mouth, and multiple medical tubes and devices are connected to him. Health Literacy and Patient Education - p. 194 12. Chapter 15. A young female patient in a hospital gown sits on a bed and gazes thoughtfully to her right against a dimly lit clinical background. Nursing Informatics - p. 210 13. Chapter 16. A middle-aged woman in a light sweater sits with her arm extended as a clinician wraps a blood pressure cuff around her upper arm and checks the gauge. Health and Wellness - p. 224 14. Unit 4. Nursing Assessment - p. P4 15. Chapter 17. A photograph shows a child’s hand with an intravenous catheter secured by white gauze resting on a hospital bed as the child lies in the background. Human Development: Conception Through Adolescence - p. 241 16. Chapter 18. A close-up shows a healthcare professional holding a pen and clipboard while engaging in conversation with a woman seated across from her. The woman listens attentively with a focused expression. Human Development: Young Adult Through Older Adult - p. 261 17. Chapter 19. An older male patient lies supine in a hospital bed with a nasal cannula providing oxygen as vital sign waveforms display on a monitor behind him. Vital Signs - p. 287 18. Chapter 20. A photo of Harriet Knight. Health History and Physical Assessment - p. 333 19. Chapter 21. A concerned family member places her hand on a young patient’s forehead as the child lies in a hospital bed with eyes closed.Culture - p. 394 20. Chapter 22. A close-up showing an elderly patient lying on a hospital bed. He is wearing a nasal cannula providing oxygen, with the tubing resting on his face. Spiritual Health - p. 413 21. Chapter 23. A portrait shows Manuel, an older adult Latina male, gazing thoughtfully out of a softly lit window to the left. Public Health and Community Health - p. 427 22. Chapter 24. A clinician checks a patient’s blood pressure with a cuff while the patient, seated and wearing a sleeveless top, looks down at the reading with a slight smile. Human Sexuality - p. 441 23. Unit 5. Nursing Principles - p. P5 24. Chapter 25. A close-up shows a healthcare professional measuring the blood pressure of a patient lying in a hospital bed. The patient extends their arm while engaging in conversationSafety - p. 464 25. Chapter 26. A close-up shows an elderly patient lying in a hospital bed, resting his head on a pillow. His eyes are closed, and one hand is placed on his chest. Asepsis and Infection Control - p. 492 26. Chapter 27. A close-up shows an elderly patient sitting beside a hospital bed, resting his chin on his hand with a thoughtful expression.Hygiene and Personal Care - p. 522 27. Chapter 28. A photo of a old male patient is lying on the bed with his eyes closed in the hospital. Activity, Immobility, and Safe Movement - p. 568 28. Chapter 29. A close-up photo shows a patient is lying on the bed with his eyes open in the hospital and a healthcare professional is standing near the patient. Skin Integrity and Wound Care - p. 616 29. Chapter 30. A photo of an elderly patient, shows his face with wrinkles around his eyes and forehead. Nutrition - p. 670 30. Chapter 31. A close-up photo shows an elderly patient lying in a hospital bed. He is receiving oxygen through a nasal cannula. Cognitive and Sensory Alterations - p. 711 31. Chapter 32. A close-up photo shows a woman sitting on the floor, holding her head with both hands in distress.Stress and Coping - p. 732 32. Chapter 33. A photo of Serena Adarsh. Sleep - p. 751 33. Unit 6. Nursing Care - p. P6 34. Chapter 34. A photo shows a male patient in a hospital bed wearing a hospital gown, with a concerned expression. A woman stands beside him, touching his shoulder, while a doctor speaks to them. Diagnostic Testing - p. 770 35. Chapter 35. A photograph shows an elderly woman lying on a hospital bed. Medication Administration - p. 813 36. Chapter 36. A photograph shows a man lying on a stretcher, wearing a cervical collar and an oxygen mask. His head is tilted slightly to the side. Pain Management - p. 882 37. Chapter 37. A healthcare professional uses a stethoscope to listen to the chest of a patient lying in a hospital bed. Perioperative Nursing Care - p. 907 38. Chapter 38. A photo of a woman patient lying in bed with an intravenous line in her hand and a nasal cannula for oxygen support.Oxygenation and Tissue Perfusion - p. 944 39. Chapter 39. A photo shows a male patient lying in a hospital bed, while a female doctor holds a tablet and speaks to him Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance - p. 982 40. Chapter 40. A photo shows a woman lying in a hospital bed with her hands covering her face. She wears an identification wristband.Bowel Elimination - p. 1038 41. Chapter 41. A photograph shows a doctor with a stethoscope writing on a clipboard while speaking with a patient sitting across a desk. Urinary Elimination - p. 1068 42. Chapter 42. A photo shows a person lying in bed with eyes closed, while another person, positioned beside the bed, places a hand gently on their hand. Death and Loss - p. 1103 43. Appendixes - p. 1125 44. Appendix A. Abbreviations, Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes - p. 1126 45. Appendix B - p. 1133 46. Appendix C. Helpful Strategies for Answering NCLEX-Style Questions - p. 1141 47. Glossary - p. 1144 48. Index - p. 1161 49. Special Features - p. 1195 50. SKILL - p. 1199
