This is a Pageburst digital textbook; This well-respected, comprehensive textbook covers the complete diagnosis and treatment of the most common conditions encountered in the care of adults. Its straightforward writing style promotes quick comprehension of the subject matter, yet the text is known for its solid, balanced presentation of medical and nursing management and for its in-depth coverage of pathophysiology. The eighth edition brings together a superior author team and includes outstanding content and features that reflect the evolving field of medical-surgical nursing and will help students pass the NCLEX-RN® examination.Solid presentation of pathophysiology and medical, surgical, and nursing management.More than 70 Patient/Family Teaching boxes underscore the text's comprehensive treatment approach.Content on collaborative management highlights the necessity of cooperation and teamwork in patient care.Health promotion and prevention concepts are integrated throughout to stress the importance of ongoing care.More than 150 Guidelines for Safe Practice boxes give step-by-step instructions for providing safe, effective care.Common Medications tables outline nursing considerations and information on key drug groups.Clinical Manifestations boxes summarize important indications related to specific conditions.Gerontologic Assessment boxes and Gerontologic Considerations sections remind students of unique considerations in the care of older adults.Risk Factors boxes alert the reader to characteristics of disease etiology to consider when assessing and caring for patients.Research boxes show how significant research studies apply to daily nursing practice.Healthy People 2010 boxes identify national health objectives relevant to the topic of discussion.Future Watch boxes alert readers to topics on the horizon, such as developments in genetics and in gender-based medicine.Complementary & Alternative Therapies boxes discuss the increasing popularity and significance of complementary and alternative therapies in relation to traditional treatments.Nursing Care Plans cover more than 30 patient situations, illustrating the use of NANDA diagnoses, outcome criteria, NIC priority interventions, NOC suggested outcomes, and specific nursing interventions with rationales.Evidence-Based Practice boxes identify the Topic Question, Evidence Base, Findings, and Conclusions of research studies pertinent to current medical and nursing practice.The concept of community-based care is introduced in a new chapter and incorporated into other chapters as appropriate.Nursing Management sections have been reorganized to clarify the correlation among nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and associated interventions.Preparing for Practice boxes in selected chapters are linked to a new interactive clinical exercise on the Companion CD, giving students the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in caring for patients within a simulated hospital setting.The text includes new and expanded chapters related to genetics and disease, emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism, palliative care, and rehabilitation.Are You Ready? boxes test students' mastery of content just covered, reinforcing key concepts and building confi

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Sands EdD RN, Judith K.

Marek MSN RN APRN BC, Jane F.

Monahan PhD RN ANEF, Frances Donovan

Green-Nigro PhD RN, Carol J.

Neighbors EdD RN, Marianne

Nursing

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Known for its reliable, clinically focused content, Swearingen's Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing provides a quick reference to 125 of the most commonly encountered medical-surgical conditions. Expert authors Fran Monahan, RN, PhD, ANEF, Marianne Neighbors, EdD, RN, and Carol Green, PhD, RN, CNE make it easy to find and use the information you need to know to provide optimal patient care. Unique to this manual, outcome criteria include specific and measurable timeframes to help in establishing realistic treatment goals and evaluating the effectiveness of care. For students, it's an ideal resource for care planning and clinicals; for practitioners, it's a great clinical reference!
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More than 125 common medical-surgical conditions are organized by body system for convenient use as a clinical reference.</li>
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A quick-reference, easy-to-use format includes these headings for each med-surg disorder:</li> <ul>
<li>Overview/Pathophysiology</li>
<li>Assessment</li>
<li>Diagnostic Tests</li>
<li>Collaborative Management</li>
<li>Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions</li>
<li>Patient-Family Teaching and Discharge Planning</li>
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Outcome criteria feature specific and measurable timeframes for each outcome.</li>
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Patient teaching for each disorder helps you educate patients and their families for self-care and discharge.</li>
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Clinical notes and cautions stress key points or alerts related to various disorders and conditions.</li>
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An overview of nursing considerations for the hospitalized patient includes concepts relevant to many disorders, such as perioperative care, pain, prolonged bed rest, psychosocial support, and older adult care.</li>
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Attractive two-color design highlights key information for fast reference.</li>
<li>A durable, water-resistant cover</li> prolongs the life of the book. </ul>
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Thorough updates provide you with the latest evidence-based practice content and clinical developments, including the newest Joint Commission standards, latest screening recommendations, revised treatment guidelines, new drugs, and lab tests.</li>
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New Burns section covers the care of burns in the medical-surgical setting.</li>
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New Immunologic Disorders unit discusses transfusion reactions, hypersensitivity, and AIDS.</li>
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New Cancer Care unit updates and expands coverage of lung cancer, nervous system tumors, GI malignancies, neoplastic diseases of the hematopoietic system, head/neck cancers, breast cancer, and GI cancer.</li>
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An emphasis on patient safety addresses preventable patient safety issues.</li>
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Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Green PhD MN RN CNE, Carol

Solid presentation of pathophysiology and medical, surgical, and nursing management.More than 70 Patient/Family Teaching boxes underscore the text's comprehensive treatment approach.Content on collaborative management highlights the necessity of cooperation and teamwork in patient care.Health promotion and prevention concepts are integrated throughout to stress the importance of ongoing care.More than 150 Guidelines for Safe Practice boxes give step-by-step instructions for providing safe, effective care.Common Medications tables outline nursing considerations and information on key drug groups.Clinical Manifestations boxes summarize important indications related to specific conditions.Gerontologic Assessment boxes and Gerontologic Considerations sections remind students of unique considerations in the care of older adults.Risk Factors boxes alert the reader to characteristics of disease etiology to consider when assessing and caring for patients.Research boxes show how significant research studies apply to daily nursing practice.Healthy People 2010 boxes identify national health objectives relevant to the topic of discussion.Future Watch boxes alert readers to topics on the horizon, such as developments in genetics and in gender-based medicine.Complementary & Alternative Therapies boxes discuss the increasing popularity and significance of complementary and alternative therapies in relation to traditional treatments.Nursing Care Plans cover more than 30 patient situations, illustrating the use of NANDA diagnoses, outcome criteria, NIC priority interventions, NOC suggested outcomes, and specific nursing interventions with rationales.Evidence-Based Practice boxes identify the Topic Question, Evidence Base, Findings, and Conclusions of research studies pertinent to current medical and nursing practice.The concept of community-based care is introduced in a new chapter and incorporated into other chapters as appropriate.Nursing Management sections have been reorganized to clarify the correlation among nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and associated interventions.Preparing for Practice boxes in selected chapters are linked to a new interactive clinical exercise on the Companion CD, giving students the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills and clinical judgment in caring for patients within a simulated hospital setting.The text includes new and expanded chapters related to genetics and disease, emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism, palliative care, and rehabilitation.Are You Ready? boxes test students' mastery of content just covered, reinforcing key concepts and building confidence for taking the NCLEX examination.Ethical Alert boxes discuss timely ethical issues nurses face in clinical practice, such as genetic testing and therapy and forced immunization.Legal Alert boxes present critical legal considerations, including protocol for medical and nursing interventions, patient consent for treatment or testing, and the duty to warn.Key terms with page-number references are listed at the beginning of each chapter and set in boldface type within the text.

Phipps' Medical-Surgical Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Health and Illness Perspectives

More than 125 common medical-surgical conditions are organized by body system for convenient use as a clinical reference.A quick-reference, easy-to-use format includes these headings for each med-surg disorder: Overview/PathophysiologyAssessmentDiagnostic TestsCollaborative ManagementNursing Diagnoses and InterventionsPatient-Family Teaching and Discharge PlanningOutcome criteria feature specific and measurable timeframes for each outcome.Patient teaching for each disorder helps you educate patients and their families for self-care and discharge.Clinical notes and cautions stress key points or alerts related to various disorders and conditions.An overview of nursing considerations for the hospitalized patient includes concepts relevant to many disorders, such as perioperative care, pain, prolonged bed rest, psychosocial support, and older adult care.Attractive two-color design highlights key information for fast reference.A durable, water-resistant cover prolongs the life of the book. Thorough updates provide you with the latest evidence-based practice content and clinical developments, including the newest Joint Commission standards, latest screening recommendations, revised treatment guidelines, new drugs, and lab tests.New Burns section covers the care of burns in the medical-surgical setting.New Immunologic Disorders unit discusses transfusion reactions, hypersensitivity, and AIDS.New Cancer Care unit updates and expands coverage of lung cancer, nervous system tumors, GI malignancies, neoplastic diseases of the hematopoietic system, head/neck cancers, breast cancer, and GI cancer.An emphasis on patient safety addresses preventable patient safety issues.

Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource (Retail Access Card): Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management

Known for its reliable, clinically focused content, Swearingen's Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing provides a quick reference to 125 of the most commonly encountered medical-surgical conditions. Expert authors Fran Monahan, RN, PhD, ANEF, Marianne Neighbors, EdD, RN, and Carol Green, PhD, RN, CNE make it easy to find and use the information you need to know to provide optimal patient care. Unique to this manual, outcome criteria include specific and measurable timeframes to help in establishing realistic treatment goals and evaluating the effectiveness of care. For students, it's an ideal resource for care planning and clinicals; for practitioners, it's a great clinical reference!More than 125 common medical-surgical conditions are organized by body system for convenient use as a clinical reference.A quick-reference, easy-to-use format includes these headings for each med-surg disorder: Overview/PathophysiologyAssessmentDiagnostic TestsCollaborative ManagementNursing Diagnoses and InterventionsPatient-Family Teaching and Discharge PlanningOutcome criteria feature specific and measurable timeframes for each outcome.Patient teaching for each disorder helps you educate patients and their families for self-care and discharge.Clinical notes and cautions stress key points or alerts related to various disorders and conditions.An overview of nursing considerations for the hospitalized patient includes concepts relevant to many disorders, such as perioperative care, pain, prolonged bed rest, psychosocial support, and older adult care.Attractive two-color design highlights key information for fast reference.A durable, water-resistant cover prolongs the life of the book. Thorough updates provide you with the latest evidence-based practice content and clinical developments, including the newest Joint Commission standards, latest screening recommendations, revised treatment guidelines, new drugs, and lab tests.New Burns section covers the care of burns in the medical-surgical setting.New Immunologic Disorders unit discusses transfusion reactions, hypersensitivity, and AIDS.New Cancer Care unit updates and expands coverage of lung cancer, nervous system tumors, GI malignancies, neoplastic diseases of the hematopoietic system, head/neck cancers, breast cancer, and GI cancer.An emphasis on patient safety addresses preventable patient safety issues.

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This pocket companion accompanies the main text which aims to provide coverage of the nursing process through the nursing care of adults.

Nursing Care of Adults: Test Bank

Monahan PhD RN, Frances Donovan

Drake MSN RN, Tanya

Harcourt Publishers Ltd, a subsidiary of Harcourt International Ltd

Nursing Care of Adults: Instructor's Manual

Medical-Surgical Nursing: Foundations for Clinical Practice

The exhaustively revised, full-color second edition of this critically acclaimed text offers tightly focused, highly readable discussions of the full range of disorders seen in adult patients. Body system units begin with a Knowledge Base chapter that covers anatomy and physiology and provides a foundational understanding of the medical, surgical, and nursing interventions common to disorders affecting the system. Then, Nursing Care chapters detail the medical/surgical treatment and nursing care specific to each disorder. Clinical Pathways, Nursing Care Guides, and Highlights on Nutritional and Patient Education provide the skills and knowledge that nurses need today.

Saunders

This handy reference provides portable access to the information essential to delivering nursing care in the home. It offers specific guidance on how to manage the disorders commonly seen in home patients, as well as coverage of therapeutic interventions performed in the home setting and information on major drug classifications and nutritional considerations. What's more, this practical manual fully addresses the services and policies common to home health practice, including payment modalities, safety issues, ethical/legal issues, documentation, infection control, and more!

A Practical Guide to Medical-Surgical Nursing in the Home

Here's fast access to vital nursing care guidance for a full range of disorders seen in adult patients. A companion volume to Monahan &amp; Neighbors' MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING, second edition, this pocket-sized resource offers convenient reference - anywhere, anytime.

Pocket Companion for Medical-Surgical Nursing

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