"This textbook has been a favorite resource for students, instructors, and practicing nurses for almost a half-century. It's comprehensive yet accessible approach covers a broad scope of medical conditions while focusing strongly on the nurse's role in caring for, educating, and assisting patients and families"--Provided by publisher.
Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.
Drug or Alcohol Use Ingesting even moderate amounts of alcohol prior to surgery can weaken a patient's immune system and increase the likelihood of developing postoperative complications (Rubinsky, Bishop, Maynard, et al., 2013).
Research indicates that people seeking assistance from professionals or self-help groups progress through these stages of change (Hoke & Timmerman, 2011; Sealy & Farmer, 2011). Any of the models can serve as an organizing framework for ...
This concise clinical companion to the thirteenth edition of Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing presents nearly 200 diseases and disorders in alphabetical format, allowing rapid access to need-to-know information on ...
This edition's enhanced ancillaries include online case studies, over 6,000 NCLEX®-style review questions, and numerous three-dimensional animations of key concepts in anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology.
Rupture of the Achilles tendon most commonly occurs in men with a mean age between 37 and 42 years (Cooper, 2015). Clinical examination is paramount in diagnosis; the ability to plantar flex is decreased and to dorsiflex is improved.
The content is completely cross-referenced to the main text. Pages are tabbed alphabetically for speedy reference.
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An Answer Key is included at the end of the book.
The best-selling textbook of medical-surgical nursing is now in its Eleventh Edition—with updated content throughout and enhanced, state-of-the-art ancillaries. Highlights include a stronger focus on health promotion, more extensive coverage...