Make sure you have the foundation you need to begin a successful nursing career! FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING, 8TH EDITION covers the skills needed for clinical practice, from nursing interventions to maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. The accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions also helps you prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination! * CLEAR COVERAGE OF SKILLS ACROSS THE HUMAN LIFESPAN includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults. * FULL-COLOR, STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVER 110 SKILLS show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for each. * TENTH GRADE READING LEVEL helps you to understand complex topics. * EXPANDED AND UPDATED _CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS_ BOXES explore specific health and cultural issues to help you address the needs of the increasingly diverse patient and resident populations. * _SKILLS_ ARE PRESENTED IN A STEP-BY-STEP FORMAT with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales. * MATHEMATICS REVIEW in _Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration_ chapter covers basic arithmetic skills prior to the discussion of medication administration. * _SAFETY ALERTS_ cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings. * _HEALTH PROMOTION CONSIDERATIONS_ BOXES highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy. * NURSING CARE PLANS emphasize patient goals and outcomes within a case-study format, and promotes clinical decision-making with critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan. * _PATIENT 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. * _COMMUNICATION_ BOXES illustrate communication strategies using real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue. __ * _LIFESPAN CONSIDERATION_ BOXES provide you with age-specific information for the care of the patient. * _HOME HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS_ BOXES discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting. * _GET READY FOR THE NCLEX® EXAMINATION_ SECTION AT THE END OF EACH CHAPTER _provides Key Points, Review Questions, _and_ Critical Thinking Activities _to reinforce learning. * _COORDINATED CARE_ BOXES promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topics.