Build skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th 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. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, this text emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. vi 8. Reviewers - p. vii 9. LPN Advisory Board - p. viii 10. To the Instructor - p. ix 11. To The Student - p. xii 12. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 13. Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. xiv 14. 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 15. 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 16. Unit II. Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. 29 17. 3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 18. 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 19. 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 20. 6. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 102 21. 7. Care of Patients With Pain - p. 127 22. 8. Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 147 23. 9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation - p. 182 24. Unit III. Immune System - p. 200 25. 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 26. 11. Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 27. Unit IV. Respiratory System - p. 255 28. 12. The Respiratory System - p. 256 29. 13. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 278 30. 14. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 295 31. Unit V. Hematologic System - p. 332 32. 15. The Hematologic System - p. 333 33. 16. Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 350 34. Unit VI. Cardiovascular System - p. 375 35. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 376 36. 18. Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 405 37. 19. Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 434 38. 20. Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 461 39. Unit VII. Neurologic System - p. 483 40. 21. The Neurologic System - p. 484 41. 22. Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 513 42. 23. Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 537 43. 24. Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 567 44. Unit VIII. Sensory System - p. 584 45. 25. The Sensory System: Eye - p. 585 46. 26. The Sensory System: Ear - p. 618 47. Unit IX. Gastrointestinal System - p. 641 48. 27. The Gastrointestinal System - p. 642 49. 28. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 662 50. 29. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 687 51. 30. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 715 52. Unit X. Musculoskeletal System - p. 742 53. 31. The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 54. 32. Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 55. Unit XI. Urinary System - p. 789 56. 33. The Urinary System - p. 790 57. 34. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 58. Unit XII. Endocrine System - p. 841 59. 35. The Endocrine System - p. 842 60. 36. Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 61. 37. Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 62. Unit XIII. Reproductive System - p. 905 63. 38. The Reproductive System - p. 906 64. 39. Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 65. 40. Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders - p. 952 66. 41. Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 967 67. Unit XIV. Integumentary System - p. 980 68. 42. The Integumentary System - p. 981 69. 43. Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 995 70. Unit XV. Emergency And Disaster Management - p. 1027 71. 44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1028 72. 45. Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1051 73. Unit XVI. Mental Health Nursing of the Adult - p. 1077 74. 46. Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1078 75. 47. Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1093 76. 48. Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1112 77. 49. Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1131 78. Appendixes - p. 1146 79. Appendix A. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1147 80. Appendix B. Standard Precautions - p. 1156 81. Appendix C. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1159 82. References - p. 1161 83. Bibliography - p. 1177 84. Glossary - p. 1184 85. Index - p. 1208 86. Priority Problem List - p. 1255
Build skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5th 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. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, this text emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. vi 8. Reviewers - p. vii 9. LPN Advisory Board - p. viii 10. To the Instructor - p. ix 11. To The Student - p. xii 12. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 13. Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. xiv 14. 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 15. 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 16. Unit II. Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. 29 17. 3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 18. 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 19. 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 20. 6. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 102 21. 7. Care of Patients With Pain - p. 127 22. 8. Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 147 23. 9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation - p. 182 24. Unit III. Immune System - p. 200 25. 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 26. 11. Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 27. Unit IV. Respiratory System - p. 255 28. 12. The Respiratory System - p. 256 29. 13. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 278 30. 14. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 295 31. Unit V. Hematologic System - p. 332 32. 15. The Hematologic System - p. 333 33. 16. Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 350 34. Unit VI. Cardiovascular System - p. 375 35. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 376 36. 18. Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 405 37. 19. Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 434 38. 20. Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 461 39. Unit VII. Neurologic System - p. 483 40. 21. The Neurologic System - p. 484 41. 22. Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 513 42. 23. Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 537 43. 24. Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 567 44. Unit VIII. Sensory System - p. 584 45. 25. The Sensory System: Eye - p. 585 46. 26. The Sensory System: Ear - p. 618 47. Unit IX. Gastrointestinal System - p. 641 48. 27. The Gastrointestinal System - p. 642 49. 28. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 662 50. 29. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 687 51. 30. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 715 52. Unit X. Musculoskeletal System - p. 742 53. 31. The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 54. 32. Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 55. Unit XI. Urinary System - p. 789 56. 33. The Urinary System - p. 790 57. 34. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 58. Unit XII. Endocrine System - p. 841 59. 35. The Endocrine System - p. 842 60. 36. Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 61. 37. Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 62. Unit XIII. Reproductive System - p. 905 63. 38. The Reproductive System - p. 906 64. 39. Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 65. 40. Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders - p. 952 66. 41. Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 967 67. Unit XIV. Integumentary System - p. 980 68. 42. The Integumentary System - p. 981 69. 43. Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 995 70. Unit XV. Emergency And Disaster Management - p. 1027 71. 44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1028 72. 45. Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1051 73. Unit XVI. Mental Health Nursing of the Adult - p. 1077 74. 46. Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1078 75. 47. Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1093 76. 48. Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1112 77. 49. Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1131 78. Appendixes - p. 1146 79. Appendix A. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1147 80. Appendix B. Standard Precautions - p. 1156 81. Appendix C. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1159 82. References - p. 1161 83. Bibliography - p. 1177 84. Glossary - p. 1184 85. Index - p. 1208 86. Priority Problem List - p. 1255
