For students enrolled in licensed practical/vocational nursing programs (LPN/LVN) A Practice-Based Approach to Nursing Care Medical-Surgical Nursing Care, Fourth Edition gives students an in-depth understanding of the common diseases and disorders that affect adult patients.It provides a strong foundation for caring by emphasizing pathophysiology, nursing care, and patient teaching. The material in Nursing Care is presented in an easily-accessible format with streamlined content and a clear writing style that makes it easy for students to absorb information. Study aids throughout the text also help students focus less on memorization and more on practice and the integration of new material into their critical thought-processes. The Fourth Edition includes new content and features that will help students grow and develop as practical/vocational nurses.
Designed for use in the clinical setting, Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care covers everything that nurses need to know about commonly encountered medical-surgical conditions to more effectively manage patients and...
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Delmar's Medical-Surgical Nursing Care Plans will help you develop specific and effective nursing care plans for your adult patients with the most commonly presented disorders. Each care plan includes information...
This edition is easy to read, conversational, and contains many new and revised examples, topics, and practical suggestions based on the experiences of the authors.
PLEASE PROVIDE COURSE INFORMATION This convenient and easy-to-read reference is designed for those responsible for care planning of common medical conditions and surgical procedures. The third edition includes 92 nursing...
This edition covers bioterrorism-related disorders and new treatments such as enhanced external counterpulsation therapy and cardiac resynchronization therapy. A new icon highlights gender differences.
... or place patient in Fowler's position (head of bed [HOB] up 90 degrees); pad over-the-bed table with pillows or ... expansion secondary to guarding because of pericardial pain Desired outcomes: Within 1 hr of the intervention(s), ...
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Unique to this edition is the gerontologic nursing unit which addresses physiologic and psychosocial changes in the older adult, along with related disorders common to the elder patient - the primary patient group population you'll ...