Lewis S Medical Surgical Nursing Fourth South Asia Edition E Book

Author : Chintamani, Mbbs MS,Dr Gopichandran,Mrinalini Mani
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1896 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788131262924

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fourth South Asia Edition - E-Book by Chintamani, Mbbs MS,Dr Gopichandran,Mrinalini Mani Pdf

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, Fourth South Asia Edition, is adapted from the 11th edition of Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing and provides an authoritative, comprehensive approach to medical-surgical nursing/adult health nursing in a concise and readable format. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Key Features Over 800 full-color illustrations (diagrams and photographs) clearly demonstrate disease processes and related anatomy and physiology. Case studies followed by questions to help you put your learning to practical use. Contains exam-oriented questions selected from previous years' exam papers, along with NCLEX questions, to help students prepare for exams. Content mapped and aligned to the revised BSc Nursing syllabus Nearly 60 nursing care plans incorporated within the textbook, focusing on nursing assessment, diagnoses, intervention, and outcome, applying them to nursing practice Several new pathophysiology maps added to the chapters National programs added National Blindness Control Program National Deafness Control Program Indian Transplantation programs Other topics incorporated in the text Eye banking Post heart transplant follow-up management with checklist Nursing management of patients in emergency and disaster situations Highlights of newly introduced courses, e.g. Nurse Practitioner Midwifery Hospice care in India National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) guidelines for assessment of pressure ulcers Screening for breast cancer and cervical cancer Content on occupational and industrial disorders added Ancillary Content on MedEnact Website Educator Resources TEACH for Nurses lesson plans PowerPoint presentations Image Collection Nursing Care Plans Student Resources Key Points Review Questions Case Studies Answer Keys for Case Studies and Rationales for Bridge to NCLEX Examination questions Nursing Care Plans

Author : Chintamani,Mrinalini Mani
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 2000 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788131253328

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, Third South Asia Edition - E-Book by Chintamani,Mrinalini Mani Pdf

The South Asia adaptation of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing has got the original content adapted to suit the MSN curricula of South Asian countries. The content quality and suitability to the South Asian curricula has been validated by renowned experts/faculty members. Key Features Unmatched Pedagogical Structure: 10 different types of tables and 10 different types of boxes run across the chapters to perfect the coverage on every topic. The book contains more than 700 tables and boxes in all, in addition to 63 accurate, precise, point wise nursing care plans. Profusely Illustrated Content: More than 800 multicolor, self-explanatory illustrations, flowcharts, and concept maps to illustrate the key concepts. Practical Application: Case studies followed by questions to help you put your learning to practical use. Be Ready for Exams: Only book to have exam-oriented questions selected from previous years’ exam papers, along with NCLEX questions to help students prepare for exams. Online teaching and learning resources available on MedEnact.com 41 Lesson Plans 43 PowerPoint Presentations 36 Nursing Care Plans

Author : Diane Brown,Helen Edwards,Lesley Seaton,Thomas Buckley
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1901 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729582209

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing by Diane Brown,Helen Edwards,Lesley Seaton,Thomas Buckley Pdf

Perfect for: • Undergraduate Nursing Students • Postgraduate Specialist Nursing Pathways (Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing) • TAFE Bachelor of Nursing Program Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 4th Edition is the most comprehensive go-to reference for essential information about all aspects of professional nursing care of patients. Using the nursing process as a framework for practice, the fourth edition has been extensively revised to reflect the rapid changing nature of nursing practice and the increasing focus on key nursing care priorities. Building on the strengths of the third Australian and New Zealand edition and incorporating relevant global nursing research and practice from the prominent US title Medical-Surgical Nursing, 9th Edition, Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 4th Edition is an essential resource for students seeking to understand the role of the professional nurse in the contemporary health environment. • 49 expert contributors from Australia and New Zealand • Current research data and Australian and New Zealand statistics • Focus on evidence-based practice • Review questions and clinical reasoning exercises • Evolve Resources for instructor and student, including quick quiz’s, test banks, review questions, image gallery and videos. • Chapter on current national patient safety and clinical reasoning • Over 80 new and revised case studies • Chapter on rural and remote area nursing • Fully revised chapter on chronic illness and complex care • Chapter on patient safety and clinical reasoning • Greater emphasis on contemporary health issues, such as obesity and emergency and disaster nursing • Australia and New Zealand sociocultural focus.

Author : Jane Tyerman,Shelley Cobbett,Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1957 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-04-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323791571

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada - E-Book by Jane Tyerman,Shelley Cobbett,Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch Pdf

Master the role and skills of the medical-surgical nurse in Canada with the book that has it all! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 5th Edition reflects the expertise of nurses from across Canada with evidence-informed guidelines, a focus on clinical trends, and a review of pathophysiology. Clear examples make it easy to understand every concept in nursing care — from health promotion to acute intervention to ambulatory care. An Evolve website includes new case studies to enhance your skills in clinical judgement and prepare you for the Next Generation NCLEX®, CPNRE®, and REx-PNTM. From Canadian educators Jane Tyerman and Shelley L. Cobbett, this comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation in perioperative care as well as nursing care of disorders by body system. Easy-to-understand content is written and reviewed by leading experts in the field, ensuring that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. More than 800 full-colour illustrations and photographs demonstrate disease processes and related anatomy and physiology. Focus on key areas includes the determinants of health, patient and caregiver teaching, age-related considerations, collaborative care, cultural considerations, nutrition, home care, evidence-informed practice, and patient safety. Nursing Assessment chapters focus on individual body systems and include a brief review of related anatomy and physiology, a discussion of health history and non-invasive physical assessment skills, and note common diagnostic studies, expected results, and related nursing responsibilities. Unfolding case studies in each assessment chapter help you apply important concepts and procedures to real-life patient care. UNIQUE! Levels of Care approach organizes nursing management into three levels: health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory and home care. Nursing Management chapters focus on the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, laboratory and diagnostic study results, interprofessional care, and nursing management of various diseases and disorders, and are organized to follow the steps of the nursing process (assessment, nursing diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Safety Alerts and Drug Alerts highlight important safety issues in patient care. Informatics boxes discuss the importance and use of technology with topics such as use of social media in the context of patient privacy, teaching patients to manage self-care using smartphone apps, and using Smart infusion pumps. Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Nursing Care chapter discusses culture as a determinant of health, especially in regard to Indigenous populations; health equity and health equality issues as they relate to marginalized groups in Canada; and practical suggestions for developing cultural competence in nursing care. More than 60 comprehensive nursing care plans on the Evolve website include defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems.

Author : Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1718 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323595186

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book by Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch Pdf

Get a unique, conceptual approach to nursing care in this rapidly changing healthcare environment. Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition gives you a solid foundation in medical-surgical nursing. This thoroughly revised text includes a more conversational writing style, an increased focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, strong evidence-based content, and an essential pathophysiology review. Content covers all aspects of nursing care including health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory care. Helpful boxes and tables make it easy for you to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. Key topics such as interprofessional care, delegation, safety, and prioritization are integrated throughout. Additionally, extensive drug therapy information and diagnostic studies tables give you a full picture of care. Best of all — a complete collection of learning and study resources helps you learn more effectively and offers valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice.

Author : Sharon L. Lewis,Linda Bucher,Margaret M. Heitkemper,Mariann M. Harding
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1968 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781771721356

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Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada - E-Book by Sharon L. Lewis,Linda Bucher,Margaret M. Heitkemper,Mariann M. Harding Pdf

Learn how to become an exceptional caregiver in Canada’s evolving health care environment! Adapted by a team of 4 experienced Canadian nurse-educators and a slate of expert contributors from across the country, the 4th Canadian Edition of Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as patient safety, exam preparation, evidence-informed practice, prioritization, patient and caregiver teaching, culturally competent care, and the determinants of health. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy for students to find essential information and the accessible writing style makes even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. Best of all — a complete collection of learning and study resources helps students learn more effectively and offers valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice. Highly readable format offers a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Revised Chapter 1 situates nursing practice in the unique Canadian context, discussing patient-centred care, interprofessional practice (including delegation and assignment), information-communication technologies, patient safety and quality improvement Culturally competent care chapter and special sections discuss culture as a determinant of health, Indigenous populations; health equity and health equality issues; and practical suggestions for developing cultural competence in nursing care Determinants of Health boxes focus on the Public Health Agency of Canada’s determinants of health, as they apply to particular disorders. UNIQUE! "Levels of Care" approach organizes nursing care in three levels: health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory and home care. Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for examinations. Expanded chapter on genetics focuses on the practical application of genetics to nursing care of patients and includes current changes in Canadian clinical practice. Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes address key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer’s disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethical issues. Assessment Abnormalities tables alert readers to abnormalities frequently encountered in practice, as well as their possible etiologies More than 60 comprehensive nursing care plans on the Evolve website defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems

Author : Sharon L. Lewis,Linda Bucher,Margaret M. Heitkemper,Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1783 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323371438

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Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book by Sharon L. Lewis,Linda Bucher,Margaret M. Heitkemper,Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts Pdf

Awarded first place in the 2017 AJN Book of the Year Awards in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category. Learn how to become an exceptional caregiver in today’s evolving healthcare environment! Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition offers up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as patient safety, NCLEX exam preparation, evidence-based practice, and teamwork. A variety of helpful boxes and tables make it easy for you to find essential information and the accessible writing style and building-block approach make even the most complex concepts easy to grasp. Best of all — a complete collection of learning and study resources helps you learn more effectively and offers valuable, real-world preparation for clinical practice. Highly readable format offers you a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Informatics boxes discuss how technology is used by nurses and patients in healthcare settings. Expanded coverage of evidence-based practice helps you understand how to apply the latest research to real-life patient care. Expanded Safety Alerts throughout the book highlight patient safety issues and focus on the latest National Patient Safety Goals. UNIQUE! "Levels of Care" approach explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness. Bridge to NCLEX Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for the NCLEX examination with both standard and alternate item format questions. Unfolding case studies included throughout each assessment chapter help you apply concepts and procedures to real-life patient care. Managing Care of Multiple Patients case studies at the end of each section help you apply your knowledge of various disorders and prioritize and delegate patient care. Separate chapter on genetics focuses on the practical application to nursing care of patients. Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes address key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer’s disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethical issues. Genetic Risk Alerts and Genetic Link headings highlight specific genetic issues related to body system assessments and disorders.

Author : Diane Brown,Helen Edwards
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 2080 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780729579957

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Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing by Diane Brown,Helen Edwards Pdf

A fully-revised new edition of Australia and New Zealand’s most highly esteemed medical-surgical nursing text. The thoroughly revised third edition of Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing builds on the respected quality content of its previous editions. Authored by Di Brown and Helen Edwards with contributions from an impressive pedigree of leading academics and clinical experts, this latest edition cements Lewis’s position as the region’s premier medical-surgical nursing textbook. Fully updated, this hardback nursing text reflects recent changes in clinical nursing practice in Australia and New Zealand. Its local focus is strengthened by up-to-date research, data, policies, procedures and guidelines with an emphasis on current issues. All text in Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing is underpinned by evidence-based practice with an emphasis on the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease. Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing 3e provides nurses in Australia and New Zealand with clear and concise guidance on the assessment and management of conditions. The content is arranged by body systems and addresses myriad conditions relevant to medical-surgical nursing, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, renal and urological problems, reproductive problems, movement and coordination and emergency care. Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing 3e by Brown and Edwards is accompanied by an impressive suite of resources for instructors and students including a test bank, image banks and PowerPoint slides available on Elsevier’s Evolve website. Also available for purchase separately are companion publications Simulation Learning System for Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing (9780729541060 AU $89.95) ANZ adaptation by Karen Wotton & Mark Neill and Clinical Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing 2e (9780729539968 AU $ 49.95) by Gayle McKenzie and Tanya Porter together form a highly comprehensive learning package. • Learning Objectives • Key Terms • Each section is organised into two themes: Assessment and Management • Assessment chapters focus on the body systems; outlining anatomy and physiology, health history and physical assessment skills • Management chapters focus on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care and nursing management of disease and disorders • Features boxes include: o Nursing Research o Evidence Based Practice o Clinical Practice o Health Promotion o Complementary and Alternative therapies o Health Disparities • Tables featuring the most up-to-date data for ANZ • Boxed information across a range of nursing care issues • Nursing care plans • Case studies accompanied by critical thinking questions • Multiple choice review questions at the end of each chapter • Extensive References and Online Resources listed at the end of each chapter for further research • Evolve and resources

Author : Chintamani
Publisher : Elsevier India
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9788131221860

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Lewis S Medical Surgical Nursing by Chintamani Pdf

Author : Mariann M. Harding,Collin Bowman-Woodall,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323595063

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Study Guide for Lewis' Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book by Mariann M. Harding,Collin Bowman-Woodall,Jeffrey Kwong,Dottie Roberts,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch Pdf

Get a leg up in your medical-surgical nursing class and on the NCLEX examination with this essential study guide. Corresponding to the chapters in the 11th edition of Lewis' market-leading text Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, this study guide offers a complete review of the important information in your Lewis text as well as a wide variety of purposeful exercises to help you apply your understanding of key nursing concepts. Questions reflect the most current NCLEX test plan and include multiple choice, prioritization, delegation, case studies, and alternate item formats. Plus, answers for all exercises are included in the back of the book to give you immediate feedback on your understanding and make studying easier overall. A wide variety of clinically relevant exercises and activities include NCLEX-examination-style alternate item questions, multiple-choice questions, prioritization questions, delegation, and case studies. Answers to all questions located in the back of the book provide you with immediate feedback and help make your study time more efficient overall. Attractive four-color design helps you better retain key information. NEW! Updated content reflects the information revisions in the new 11th edition of Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing text.

Author : Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Debra Hagler
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1712 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323789617

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing by Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Debra Hagler Pdf

Author : Annu Kaushik
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1423 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788131266335

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Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, Fourth South Asia Edition - E-Book by Annu Kaushik Pdf

Written by the most trusted name in NCLEX review and updated to reflect the latest NCLEX test plan, Saunders is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. Targeted for undergraduate students of nursing, post graduate and trained nurses, this book essentially helps all nurses prepare for the NCLEX exam and work in the US as a registered nurse. Unit I ? NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)–Style questions prepare students for the biggest change to the NCLEX-RN® test plan to date ? Over 2,500 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice ? NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan ? NEW! Clinical Judgment boxes identify a clinical judgment situation and address one of the 6 cognitive skills for the Next Generation NCLEX ? NEW! Additional questions covering Health Problem areas and Complex Care ? NEW! Reorganization of the Foundations of Care section makes this section more user-friendly for beginning nursing students ? NEW! Urinary and Bowel Elimination chapter and Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity chapters ? Health Problem code with every practice question focuses student study on particular topics, such as heart failure or pneumonia ? Systematic case scenarios help students apply health and physical assessment concepts

Author : Malarvizhi S.,Renuka Gugan
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 2522 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9788131254202

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Black's Medical-Surgical Nursing, First South Asia Edition by Malarvizhi S.,Renuka Gugan Pdf

Content revised, updated, and adapted to suit the South Asian curricula A new chapter added on Geriatric Nursing, in line with the curriculum prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council Statistics, health programs, and nursing practice guidelines updated for regional adaptation Review questions added to all the units within the book Digital resources available on MedEnact: Instructor Resources 1. Image collection 2. Instructor’s manual 3. PowerPoint presentations Student Resources 1. Case studies 2. Critical thinking questions 3. Guides to clinical pathways 4. Client education guides

Author : Malarvizhi S.,Renuka Gugan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8131254194

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BLACK's MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING , First South Asia Edition by Malarvizhi S.,Renuka Gugan Pdf

Black''s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, First South Asia Edition, takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with a number of online resources that make it easier to teach and learn concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various health care professionals in managing each disorder and disease are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text. UNIQUE! Evidence-Based Practice icons identify statements based on primary research or standardized guidelines and teach you to base your practice on solid research evidence. Translating Evidence into Practice boxes present a topic in the form of a clinical question and summarize the conclusions of 4-5 research articles, encouraging you to judge the research for yourself and consider how it relates to the nursing setting. Care Plans highlight nursing diagnoses and collaborative problems, expected outcomes, interventions with rationales, and evaluation to help you prioritize tasks and determine the appropriate treatment. Thinking Critically questions at the end of each nursing care chapter pose short, typical client scenarios followed by questions about what actions to take to test your critical thinking skills. Concept Maps illustrate the links among pathophysiological processes, clinical manifestations, medical treatment, and nursing interventions. Integrating Pharmacology boxes help you understand how medications can be used for disease management by exploring common classifications of routinely used medications. Bridge to Critical Care and Bridge to Home Health Care boxes introduce you to critical care and home health nursing by connecting these related specialties to medical-surgical nursing. Feature boxes highlight issues in Critical Monitoring, Management and Delegation, Genetics, Terrorism, Community-Based Practice, and Physical Assessment in the Healthy Adult. UNIQUE! Completely revised and newly illustrated chapter on structural cardiac disorders provides the latest information on the expected outcomes of transplantation and the related nursing care. UNIQUE! Chapter on management of clients with integumentary disorders includes author Joyce Black''s cutting-edge research on pressure ulcers. NIC and NOC labels incorporated throughout in the Nursing Care Plans demonstrate the application of these standardized nursing taxonomies to everyday clinical practice. UNIQUE! Integrating Diagnostic Studies boxes in every assessment chapter provide examples of laboratory and imaging studies that may be ordered during the course of a client''s illness. Safety Alert icons identify common hospital emergencies and The Joint Commission''s patient safety goals and sentinel events to help you keep your patients safe. Content revised, updated, and adapted to suit the South Asian curricula A new chapter added on Geriatric Nursing, in line with the curriculum prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council Statistics, health programs, and nursing practice guidelines updated for regional adaptation Review questions added to all the units within the book Digital resources available on MedEnact: Instructor Resources 1. Image collection 2. Instructor''s manual 3. PowerPoint presentations Student Resources 1. Case studies 2. Critical thinking questions 3. Guides to clinical pathways 4. Client education guides

Author : Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1829 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323792325

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Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing E-Book by Mariann M. Harding,Jeffrey Kwong,Debra Hagler,Courtney Reinisch Pdf

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Interprofessional care is addressed in special Interprofessional Care sections and Interprofessional Care tables. Bridge to the NCLEX® Examination review questions reinforce key content and include both standard and alternate item format questions to help you prepare for the NCLEX exam. Coverage of cultural and ethnic health disparities highlights important issues such as risk factors, economic aspects, and access to health care. Coverage of gerontology and chronic illness is addressed in a separate chapter and highlighted in special gerontologic tables. Pathophysiology maps use flowcharts to outline complex concepts related to diseases, making them easier to understand. Focused Assessment boxes provide brief checklists for a practical "assessment on the run" or bedside approach to assessment, and can be used to evaluate the status of previously identified health problems and monitor for signs of new problems. Safety Alert boxes highlight patient safety issues and focus on the National Patient Safety Goals. Nutritional Therapy tables summarize nutritional interventions and strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles. Promoting Population Health boxes summarize health care goals as they relate to specific disorders such as cancer and diabetes, and identify strategies for health promotion. Drug Therapy tables and Drug Alerts highlight important safety considerations for key drugs. Check Your Practice boxes challenge you to think critically, analyze patient assessment data, and implement appropriate interventions. Coverage of genetics includes a separate chapter on genetics, Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes covering disorders and genetic testing, risk alerts, and links to disorders. Focus on patient and caregiver teaching shows how you can help patients and caregivers learn to manage chronic illnesses and conditions. Ethical / Legal Dilemmas boxes introduce key topics such as informed consent, advance directives, and confidentiality.