Covering basic anatomy & physiology and medical-surgical nursing for
the LPN/LVN, ADULT HEALTH NURSING, 7TH EDITION provides just the right
amount of information you need — with a level of detail that is
neither overwhelming nor too superficial. Guidelines for patient care
are presented within the framework of the five-step nursing process;
Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help
you develop skills in clinical decision-making. Written by Kim Cooper
and Kelly Gosnell, this text includes review questions to help you
prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination!
* Companion CD includes animations and audio clips depicting
physiologic processes, physical assessment video clips, an
English/Spanish glossary with definitions and audio pronunciations, an
anatomy coloring book, and a fluid and electrolytes tutorial.
* Chapters begin with an overview of anatomy and physiology,
providing a clear, basic understanding of A&P that LPN/LVNs need to
know.
* The consistent, logical framework of the nursing process connects
specific disorders to patient care.
* Safety Alert boxes help you implement The Joint Commission’s
safety guidelines in all settings, with considerations for special
populations.
* Nursing Diagnosis boxes, screened and highlighted in the text,
include nursing diagnoses for specific disorders paired with the
appropriate nursing interventions.
* Skills in a step-by-step format with full-color illustrations
present clearly defined nursing actions with rationales for the skills
and techniques you’ll use in practice.
* Medication tables are meticulously detailed and provide quick
access to action, dosage, precautions, and nursing considerations for
commonly used drugs.
* Nursing Care Plans, presented in a case-study format, emphasize
patient goals and outcomes and end with Critical Thinking Questions to
develop your clinical decision-making skills.
* An emphasis on communication features real-life examples of
nurse-patient dialogue and illustrates practical guidelines for
effective communication.
* Patient Teaching boxes and Family Teaching boxes include
post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions
with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse,
patient, and family members.
* Life Span Considerations for Older Adults boxes provide
age-specific information for the care of the aging population, which
is often the primary focus of the LPN/LVN nurse.
* Home Care Considerations boxes discuss the issues facing patients
and caregivers in the home health care setting.
* Health Promotion boxes provide key information on staying healthy
and preventing disease, with tips on wellness from Healthy People
2010.
* Cultural Considerations boxes discuss how to address the health
needs of a culturally diverse patient population when planning care.
* Complementary and Alternative Therapy boxes includes
disorder-specific therapies, precautions, and possible side effects of
non-traditional treatments.
* UPDATED ILLUSTRATIONS include photographs of common nursing
skills.
* NEW! ICONS IN PAGE MARGINS indicate videos, audios, and animations
on the Evolve companion website that may be accessed for enhanced
learning.
* UPDATED WRITING STYLE provides an easy-to-read, professional tone.
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ISBN
9780323293129
Publisert
2015
Utgave
7. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Mosby
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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