| Description |
xxvi, 1695 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Contents |
1. Medical Surgical Nursing Practice. 1. Perspectives of Medical-Surgical Nursing. 2. Quality Management in Nursing -- 2. Health Promotion and Illness Prevention. 3. Cultural Influences on Health and Illness. 4. Promotion of Health in the Elderly. 5. Health Promotion: Nutrition and Exercise. 6. Stressors, Stress, and Stress Management -- 3. Common Problems Encountered in Medical-Surgical Nursing. 7. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances. 8. Acid-Base Imbalances. 9. Shock. 10. Pain. 11. Cancer. 12. Sleep Disorders. 13. Substance Abuse. 14. Chronic Illness. 15. Loss, Dying, and Death -- 4. Infection. 16. Biologic Defense Mechanisms. 17. Infection Control. 18. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 19. Management of Person with HIV Infection and AIDS -- 5. Perioperative Nursing. 20. Preoperative Intervention. 21. Intraoperative Intervention. 22. Postoperative Intervention -- 6. Gas Transport Problems. 23. The Patient with Nose and Throat Problems. 24. The Patient with Pulmonary Problems. 25. The Patient with Cardiovascular Problems. 26. The Patient with Vascular Problems. 27. The Patient with Hematologic Problems -- 7. Metabolic and Endocrine Problems. 28. The Patient with Diabetes Mellitus. 29. The Patient with Endocrine Problems. 30. The Patient with Hepatic Problems -- 8. Problems with Digestion or Elimination. 31. The Patient with Gastrointestinal Problems. 32. The Patient with Biliary and Pancreatic Problems. 33. The Patient with Urinary Problems -- 9. Sexual and Reproductive Problems. 34. Sexuality in Health and Illness. 35. The Patient with Reproductive Problems. 36. The Patient with Problems of the Breast -- 10. Problems of Cognition, Sensation, and Motion. 37. The Patient with Neurologic Problems. 38. The Patient with Eye Problems. 39. The Patient with Ear Problems. 40. The Patient with Musculoskeletal Disorders -- 11. Problems of Defense and Protection. 41. The Patient with Immunologic Problems. 42. The Patient with an Organ/Tissue Transplant. 43. The Patient with Dermatologic Problems. 44. The Patient with Burns -- 12. Special Environments of Care. 45. Problems Encountered in Emergencies and Disasters. 46. Care of the Patient in a Critical Care Unit. 47. Home Care of the Ill Adult |
| Analysis |
Nursing |
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Nursing Care |
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Nursing Process |
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Surgical Nursing |
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Surgical nursing |
| Notes |
Previous ed. published: 1989 |
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Text on lining papers |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Nursing.
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Surgical nursing.
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Nursing Care.
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Nursing Process.
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Perioperative Nursing.
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Nursing Care.
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Nursing Process.
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Perioperative Nursing.
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| Author |
Cassmeyer, Virginia.
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Long, Barbara C., 1926-
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Phipps, Wilma J., 1925-
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| LC no. |
92049614 |
| ISBN |
0801666724 |
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