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Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, Sixth Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.

  • NEW! Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more
  • NEW! Additional information covering the LPN’s role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer’s
  • NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area
  • Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX® review questions and critical thinking questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEX-PN® examination
  • Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history and include patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions that allow you to assess your understanding of related nursing concepts
  • Concept maps illustrate how a disorder’s symptoms, treatments, and side effects relate to each other
  • Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, healthcare providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medication-related accidents
  • Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history and physical and psychosocial assessment, with guidance on collecting information for specific disorders
  • Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations
  • Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients in self-care
  • Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues that affect older adults and provide suggestions for assessment and interventions for long-term patients.
  • Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medical-surgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge
  • Companion study guide further promotes clinical judgment through additional case studies, critical thinking opportunities, and interactive communication activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of nursing knowledge. Sold separately

1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Copyright - p. vi 4. Dedication - p. vii 5. Contributors - p. viii 6. Reviewers - p. ix 7. Acknowledgments - p. x 8. To the Instructor - p. xi 9. To the Student - p. xiv 10. Contents - p. xvi 11. Unit I Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. p1 12. 1 Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 13. 2 Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 14. Unit II Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. p30 15. 3 Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 16. 4 Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 17. 5 Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 18. 6 Infection Prevention and Control - p. 103 19. 7 Care of Patients With Pain - p. 128 20. 8 Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 149 21. 9 Chronic Illness and End-of-Life Care - p. 182 22. UNIT III Immune System - p. p201 23. 10 The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 24. 11 Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 25. UNIT IV Respiratory System - p. p256 26. 12 The Respiratory System - p. 256 27. 13 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 279 28. 14 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 297 29. Unit V Hematologic System - p. p335 30. 15 The Hematologic System - p. 335 31. 16 Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 352 32. Unit VI Cardiovascular System - p. p378 33. 17 The Cardiovascular System - p. 378 34. 18 Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 406 35. 19 Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 436 36. 20 Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 464 37. Unit VII Neurologic System - p. p487 38. 21 The Neurologic Systema - p. 487 39. 22 Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 516 40. 23 Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 540 41. 24 Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 570 42. Unit VIII Sensory System - p. p588 43. 25 The Sensory System: Eye - p. 588 44. 26 The Sensory System: Ear - p. 621 45. Unit IX Gastrointestinal System - p. p644 46. 27 The Gastrointestinal System - p. 644 47. 28 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 663 48. 29 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 688 49. 30 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 716 50. Unit X Musculoskeletal System - p. p743 51. 31 The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 52. 32 Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 53. Unit XI Urinary System - p. p790 54. 33 The Urinary System - p. 790 55. 34 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 56. Unit XII Endocrine System - p. p842 57. 35 The Endocrine System - p. 842 58. 36 Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 59. 37 Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 60. Unit XIII Reproductive System - p. p906 61. 38 The Reproductive System - p. 906 62. 39 Care of Females With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 63. 40 Care of Males With Reproductive Disorders - p. 951 64. 41 Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 965 65. Unit XIV Integumentary System - p. p979 66. 42 The Integumentary System - p. 979 67. 43 Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 993 68. Unit XV Emergency and Disaster Management - p. p1026 69. 44 Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1026 70. 45 Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1049 71. Unit XVI Mental Health Nursing of The Adult - p. p1077 72. 46 Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1077 73. 47 Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1092 74. 48 Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1111 75. 49 Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1130 76. Appendix A Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1146 77. Appendix B Standard Precautionsa - p. 1154 78. Appendix C Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1157 79. References - p. 1159 80. Bibliography - p. 1175 81. Glossary - p. 1181 82. Index - p. 1204 83. Priority Problem List - p. 1243

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Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, Sixth Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.

  • NEW! Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more
  • NEW! Additional information covering the LPN’s role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer’s
  • NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area
  • Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX® review questions and critical thinking questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEX-PN® examination
  • Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history and include patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions that allow you to assess your understanding of related nursing concepts
  • Concept maps illustrate how a disorder’s symptoms, treatments, and side effects relate to each other
  • Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, healthcare providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medication-related accidents
  • Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history and physical and psychosocial assessment, with guidance on collecting information for specific disorders
  • Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations
  • Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients in self-care
  • Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues that affect older adults and provide suggestions for assessment and interventions for long-term patients.
  • Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medical-surgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge
  • Companion study guide further promotes clinical judgment through additional case studies, critical thinking opportunities, and interactive communication activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of nursing knowledge. Sold separately

1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Copyright - p. vi 4. Dedication - p. vii 5. Contributors - p. viii 6. Reviewers - p. ix 7. Acknowledgments - p. x 8. To the Instructor - p. xi 9. To the Student - p. xiv 10. Contents - p. xvi 11. Unit I Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. p1 12. 1 Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 13. 2 Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 14. Unit II Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. p30 15. 3 Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 16. 4 Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 17. 5 Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 18. 6 Infection Prevention and Control - p. 103 19. 7 Care of Patients With Pain - p. 128 20. 8 Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 149 21. 9 Chronic Illness and End-of-Life Care - p. 182 22. UNIT III Immune System - p. p201 23. 10 The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 24. 11 Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 25. UNIT IV Respiratory System - p. p256 26. 12 The Respiratory System - p. 256 27. 13 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 279 28. 14 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 297 29. Unit V Hematologic System - p. p335 30. 15 The Hematologic System - p. 335 31. 16 Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 352 32. Unit VI Cardiovascular System - p. p378 33. 17 The Cardiovascular System - p. 378 34. 18 Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 406 35. 19 Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 436 36. 20 Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 464 37. Unit VII Neurologic System - p. p487 38. 21 The Neurologic Systema - p. 487 39. 22 Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 516 40. 23 Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 540 41. 24 Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 570 42. Unit VIII Sensory System - p. p588 43. 25 The Sensory System: Eye - p. 588 44. 26 The Sensory System: Ear - p. 621 45. Unit IX Gastrointestinal System - p. p644 46. 27 The Gastrointestinal System - p. 644 47. 28 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 663 48. 29 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 688 49. 30 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 716 50. Unit X Musculoskeletal System - p. p743 51. 31 The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 52. 32 Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 53. Unit XI Urinary System - p. p790 54. 33 The Urinary System - p. 790 55. 34 Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 56. Unit XII Endocrine System - p. p842 57. 35 The Endocrine System - p. 842 58. 36 Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 59. 37 Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 60. Unit XIII Reproductive System - p. p906 61. 38 The Reproductive System - p. 906 62. 39 Care of Females With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 63. 40 Care of Males With Reproductive Disorders - p. 951 64. 41 Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 965 65. Unit XIV Integumentary System - p. p979 66. 42 The Integumentary System - p. 979 67. 43 Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 993 68. Unit XV Emergency and Disaster Management - p. p1026 69. 44 Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1026 70. 45 Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1049 71. Unit XVI Mental Health Nursing of The Adult - p. p1077 72. 46 Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1077 73. 47 Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1092 74. 48 Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1111 75. 49 Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1130 76. Appendix A Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1146 77. Appendix B Standard Precautionsa - p. 1154 78. Appendix C Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1157 79. References - p. 1159 80. Bibliography - p. 1175 81. Glossary - p. 1181 82. Index - p. 1204 83. Priority Problem List - p. 1243

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