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lxxxviii, 1953 pages, 107 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
Machine derived contents note: Unit 1. Foundations. 1. Student Nurse Skills for Success. 2. Holistic Care. 3. Nursing History, Education, and Organizations. 4. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. Unit 2 - The Health Care Environment. 5. The Health Care Delivery System 6. Arenas of Care. Unit 3 - Communication. 7. Communication. 8. Client Teaching. 9. Nursing Process/Documentation/Informatics. Unit 4 - Developmental and Psychosocial Concerns. 10. Lifespan Development. 11. Cultural Considerations. 12. Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety. 13. Loss, Grief, and Death. Unit 5 - Health Promotion. 14. Wellness Concepts. 15. Self-concept (NEW). 16. Spirituality (NEW). 17. Complementary/Alternative Therapies. 18. Basic Nutrition. 19. Rest and Sleep. 20. Safety/Hygiene. Unit 6 - Infection Control. 21. Infection Control/Asepsis. 22. Standard Precautions and Isolation. 23 . Bioterrorism (NEW). Unit 7 - Fundamental Nursing Care. 24. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance. 25. Medication Administration and IV Therapy. 26. Assessment. 27. Pain Management. 28. Diagnostic Tests. Unit 8 - Nursing Procedures. 29. Basic Procedures. 30. Intermediate Procedures 31. Advanced Procedures Unit 9. Essential Concepts. 32. Anesthesia. 33. Surgery. 34. Oncology. Unit 10 Nursing Care of the Client: Oxygenation and Perfusion. 35. Respiratory System. 36. Cardiovascular System. 37. Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems. Unit 11. Nursing Care of the Client: Digestion and Elimination. 38. Gastrointestinal System. 39. Urinary System. Unit 12. Nursing Care of the Client: Mobility, Coordination, and Regulation. 40. Musculoskeletal System. 41. Neurological System. 42. Sensory System. 43. Endocrine System. Unit 13. Nursing Care of the Client: Reproductive and Sexual Health. 44. Reproductive System. 45. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Unit 14. Nursing Care of the Client: Body Defenses. 46. Integumentary System. 47. Immune System. Unit 15. Nursing Care of the Client: Physical and Mental Integrity. 48. Mental Illness. 49. Substance Abuse. Unit 16. Nursing Care of the Client: Older Adult 50. The Older Adult. Unit 17. Nursing Care of the Client: Health Care in the Community. 51. Rehabilitation, Home Health, Long-Term Care and Hospice. Unit 18. Applications. 52. Responding to Emergencies. 53. Integration. Section III. Maternal & Pediatric Nursing. 54. Prenatal Care. 55. Complications of Pregnancy. 56. The Birth Process. 57. Postpartum Care. 58. Newborn Care. 59. Basics of Pediatric Care. 60. Infants with Special Needs. 61. Common Childhood Disorders. Appendix A. NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011. Appendix B. Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. Appendix C. Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols. Appendix D. English/Spanish Words and Phrases. Glossary. Index |
| Summary |
"Foundations of Nursing provides updated and comprehensive information necessary to successfully complete a practical or vocational nursing curriculum, including basic nursing, adult health nursing and material and pediatric nursing." "This book is an excellent introduction to the field of nursing and covers the health care system, communication, nursing processes, and client teaching, as well as current topics such as HIPAA and bioterrorism. The section on adult health nursing follows the Nursing Process format, while the clinical chapters include Nursing Management sections for each disorder, emphasizing the nurse's role in providing competent client care. In addition, Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) and Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) have been identified in each Nursing Care Plan. Each chapter contains a Case Study with critical thinking questions designed to assist the reader through the nursing process and to develop a customized plan of care for the client -- |
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in the scenario. Prenatal care, complications of pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and newborn care, in addition to childrearing from birth through 18 years of age are covered in the maternal and pediatric section. NCLEX style questions have been added to each chapter to encourage mastery of concepts. Numerous special features make this an engaging, reader-friendly text. The exciting new StudyWAR CD-ROM that comes with the text provides interactive games, quizzes, activities, animations, and videoclips to enrich the learning experience." --Book Jacket |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2005 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Holistic nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Nursing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Nursing.
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Holistic Nursing.
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Nursing Process.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Baumle, Wendy.
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Duncan, Gena.
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| LC no. |
2010920753 |
| ISBN |
1428317732 |
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9781428317734 |
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