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Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice - E-Book
Holly K. Stromberg
其他書名
Concepts and Practice
出版Elsevier Health Sciences, 2025-03-03
主題Medical / Nursing / LPN & LVN
ISBN04432792259780443279225
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=IJImEQAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, Sixth Edition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What's more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment. - NEW! Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more - NEW! Additional information covering the LPN's role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer's - NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area - Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX® review questions and critical thinking questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEX-PN® examination - Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history and include patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions that allow you to assess your understanding of related nursing concepts - Concept maps illustrate how a disorder's symptoms, treatments, and side effects relate to each other - Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, healthcare providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medication-related accidents - Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history and physical and psychosocial assessment, with guidance on collecting information for specific disorders - Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations - Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients in self-care - Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues that affect older adults and provide suggestions for assessment and interventions for long-term patients. - Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medical-surgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge - Companion study guide further promotes clinical judgment through additional case studies, critical thinking opportunities, and interactive communication activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of nursing knowledge. Sold separately