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xxxiii, 1875 pages ; 29 cm |
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Lippincott's practical nursing |
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Lippincott's practical nursing.
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Contents note continued: 22.The Cardiovascular System -- Heart -- Systemic Blood Vessels -- Cardiac Conduction -- Cardiac Cycle -- Cardiac Output -- Blood Pressure -- 23.The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems -- Blood -- Lymph -- Blood Circulation -- Lymphatic Circulation -- 24.The Immune System -- Bone Marrow and Lymphocyte Production -- Lymphoid Organs -- The Mononuclear Phagocyte System -- Non-Specific Defense Mechanisms -- Specific Defense Mechanisms -- Antigen-Antibody Reaction -- 25.The Respiratory System -- Upper Respiratory Tract -- Lower Respiratory Tract -- Breathing -- Internal (Tissue) and External (Pulmonary) Respiration -- Regulation of Acid-Base Balance -- Respiratory Reflexes -- Vocalization -- 26.The Digestive System -- Mouth -- Pharynx -- Esophagus -- Stomach -- Small Intestine -- Duodenum -- Jejunum and Ileum -- Large Intestine -- Cecum and Appendix -- Colon -- Rectum and Anus -- Accessory Organs -- Processes of Digestion -- Metabolism -- Elimination -- |
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Contents note continued: 27.The Urinary System -- Kidneys -- Organs of Urine Storage and Elimination -- Blood Pressure Regulation -- Urine Formation -- Glomerular Filtration -- Tubular Reabsorption -- Tubular Secretion -- Water Reabsorption Under the Influence of ADH -- Characteristics and Composition of Urine -- Micturition -- 28.The Male Reproductive System -- Testes -- The Ductal System -- Scrotum -- Penis -- Accessory Glands -- Hormonal Influences -- Sperm Cells and Spermatogenesis -- Copulation -- 29.The Female Reproductive System -- Reproductive Organs -- Breasts -- Hormonal Influences -- Egg Cells and Oogenesis -- Menstrual Cycle -- Ovarian Cycle -- Uterine Cycle -- Female Sexual Response -- UNIT V NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY -- 30.Basic Nutrition -- Nutrients -- A Healthy Diet -- Nutrition Across the Lifespan -- 31.Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition -- Regional Preferences -- Ethnic Heritage -- Religious Beliefs -- The Vegetarian Choice -- |
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Contents note continued: 70.Sexuality, Fertility, And Sexually Transmitted Infections -- Human Sexuality -- Infertility -- Contraception -- Sexually Transmitted Infections -- UNIT XI PEDIATRIC NURSING -- 71.Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing -- Health Maintenance -- The Hospital Experience -- Basic Pediatric Care and Procedures -- Intermediate Pediatric Care and Procedures -- Advanced Pediatric Care and Procedures -- The Child Having Surgery -- 72.Care of the Infant, Toddler, Or Preschooler -- Communicable Diseases -- Parasitic Infestations -- Trauma -- Child Abuse -- Skin Disorders -- Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Disorders -- Neurologic Disorders -- Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders -- Disorders of the Eyes -- Disorders of the Ears, Nose, Throat, and Mouth -- Cardiovascular Disorders -- Blood and Lymph Disorders -- Respiratory Tract Disorders -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Urinary System Disorders -- Reproductive System Disorders -- |
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Contents note continued: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome -- HIV Exposure and Healthcare Workers -- 86.Respiratory Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Common Surgical Treatments -- Infectious Respiratory Disorders -- Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Trauma -- Neoplasms -- Disorders of the Nose -- Disorders of the Throat -- 87.Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care -- Oxygen Provision -- The Client Who is Having Difficulty Breathing -- The Client Who is Unable to Breathe -- 88.Digestive Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical and Surgical Treatments -- Disorders of the Mouth -- Disorders of the Esophagus -- Disorders of the Stomach -- Disorders of the Small or Large Bowel -- Disorders of the Sigmoid Colon and Rectum -- Disorders of the Liver -- Disorders of the Gallbladder -- Disorders of the Pancreas -- Conditions of Overnutrition and Undernutrition -- 89.Urinary Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Urinary Incontinence -- Urinary Tract Infections -- |
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Contents note continued: Adrenal Gland Disorders -- Pancreatic Endocrine Disorders -- 80.Sensory System Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Common Surgical Treatments -- The Eye and Vision Disorders -- Trauma to the Eye -- The Ear and Hearing Disorders -- Disorders of Other Special Senses -- 81.Cardiovascular Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Common Surgical Treatments -- Abnormal Conditions That May Cause Cardiovascular Disease -- Heart Disorders -- Blood Vessel Disorders -- 82.Blood and Lymph Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Treatments -- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation -- Hematologic System Disorders -- 83.Cancer -- Cancer Development -- Diagnostic Tests -- Treatment Modalities for Cancer -- Nursing Considerations for Clients With Cancer -- 84.Allergic, Immune, And Autoimmune Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Allergies -- Immune Disorders -- Autoimmune Disorders -- 85.HIV And AIDS -- History of HIV/Aids -- |
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Contents note continued: Anatomy and Physiology -- Body Directions, Areas, and Regions -- Structural Levels in the Body -- 16.The Integumentary System -- Skin -- Accessory Structures -- Protection -- Thermoregulation -- Vitamin D Production -- Communication and Sensory Awareness -- Maintenance of Healthy Skin -- 17.Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Homeostasis -- Body Fluids -- Fluid and Electrolyte Transport -- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Acid-Base Balance -- 18.The Musculoskeletal System -- The Skeleton -- The Muscles -- Formation of Bone Tissue -- Muscle Contractions -- Exercise -- Mobility -- 19.The Nervous System -- Cells of the Nervous System -- Divisions of the Nervous System -- Transmission of Nerve Impulses -- Reflexes -- 20.The Endocrine System -- Structure and Function -- System Physiology -- 21.The Sensory System -- The Eye -- The Ear -- Vision -- Hearing -- Balance and Equilibrium -- Taste -- Smell -- Touch/Tactile Sense -- Other Sentations -- |
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Contents note continued: Assessing Blood Pressure -- Pulse Oximetry -- 47.Data Collection in Client Care -- Medical and Nursing Diagnosis -- Factors That Influence Data Collection -- The Physical Examination -- 48.Body Mechanics and Positioning -- Proper Body Mechanics -- Positioning the Client -- Joint Mobility and Range of Motion -- Assisting the Mobile and Partially Mobile Client -- Using Mobility Devices -- Moving the Client Who is Partially Paralyzed -- Moving an Immobile Client -- Using Client Safety Devices -- 49.Beds and Bed Making -- Bed Making -- Attachments and Accessories -- Special Beds and Mattresses -- 50.Personal Hygiene -- Mouth Care -- Routine Eye Care -- Ear Care -- Care of Hands and Feet -- Shaving -- Hair Care -- Skin Care -- Skin Infestations -- 51.Elimination -- Urinary Elimination -- Bowel Elimination -- Assisting With Toileting -- Assisting With Urinary Elimination -- Assisting With Bowel Elimination -- Nausea and Vomiting -- 52.Specimen Collection -- |
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Contents note continued: Characteristics of the Family -- Family Structure -- Influence of Culture, Ethnicity, and Religion -- Family Stages -- Stress and Family Coping -- 10.Infancy and Childhood -- Growth and Development -- The Newborn -- Infancy: 1 to 12 Months -- Toddlerhood: 1 to 3 Years -- Preschool: 3 to 6 Years -- School Age: 6 to 10 Years -- 11.Adolescence -- Growth and Development Theories -- Adolescent Growth and Development -- 12.Early and Middle Adulthood -- Adult Growth and Development Theories -- Development in Early Adulthood -- Development in Middle Adulthood -- 13.Older Adulthood and Aging -- Older Adulthood -- Development in Older Adulthood -- Demographics and Population Trends -- 14.Death and Dying -- Influences of Culture, Ethnicity, and Religion -- Kubler-Ross's Stages of Grief and Loss -- Death's Impact on the Family -- UNIT IV STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION -- 15.Organization of the Human Body -- Chemistry and Life -- Medical Terminology -- |
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Contents note continued: Important Concepts in Newborn Care -- Care of the Newborn Immediately After Birth -- Characteristics of the Normal Newborn -- Care of the Newborn After Delivery -- Daily Newborn Care -- Nutrition -- Discharge -- 68.High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth -- Tests to Assess Fetal Status -- Interrupted Pregnancy -- Maternal Complications During Pregnancy -- Existing Disorders Complicating Pregnancy -- Disorders Affecting the Fetus -- Placental and Amniotic Disorders -- Other High-Risk Pregnancies -- Complications of Labor and Delivery -- Umbilical Cord Complications -- Considerations Related to Delivery -- Complications of the Postpartum Period -- When a Newborn Dies -- 69.The High-Risk Newborn -- Classification of High-Risk Newborns -- Potential Complications in the High-Risk Newborn -- Hemolytic Conditions -- Birth Injuries -- Congenital Disorders -- Infections -- Chemical Dependency and the Newborn -- |
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Contents note continued: Inflammatory Disorders -- Obstructive Disorders -- Urinary Tract Tumors -- Urinary Tract Trauma -- Renal Failure -- 90.Male Reproductive Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Erectile Disorders -- Structural Disorders -- Inflammatory Disorders -- Neoplasms -- 91.Female Reproductive Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Surgical Treatments -- Disorders Related to the Menstrual Cycle -- Structural Disorders -- Inflammatory Disorders -- Trauma -- Neoplasms -- UNIT XIII GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING -- 92.Gerontology: The Aging Adult -- Care Settings for Older Adults -- Helping the Older Person Meet Basic Needs -- Helping the Older Adult Meet Emotional Needs -- Special Concerns of the Aging Adult -- Elder Abuse -- 93.Dementias and Related Disorders -- Impairment of Mental Functioning -- Types of Dementias -- Diagnosis of Dementia -- UNIT XIV MENTAL HEALTH NURSING -- 94.Psychiatric Nursing -- Mental Health -- Mental Illness -- |
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Contents note continued: Medications That Affect the Urinary Tract -- Medications That Affect the Reproductive Systems -- 63.Administration of Noninjectable Medications -- Preparation for Administration -- Safety -- General Principles of Medication Administration -- Enteral Administration Methods -- Parenteral Administration Methods -- 64.Administration of Injectable Medications -- Syringes and Needles -- Preparations -- Intradermal Injections -- Subcutaneous (SC) Injections -- Intramuscular (IM) Injections -- Intravenous Administration -- Administration of Intravenous Medications -- Venipuncture -- pt. C NURSING THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE -- UNIT X MATERNAL AND NEWBORN NURSING -- 65.Normal Pregnancy -- Defining Pregnancy as a Normal Process -- Healthcare During Pregnancy -- Preparing to be a Parent -- 66.Normal Labor, Delivery, And Postpartum Care -- Labor and Birth as Normal Processes -- Nursing Care During Labor -- 67.Care of the Normal Newborn -- |
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Contents note continued: Nutritional Considerations in Young Children -- 73.Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent -- Communicable Diseases -- Skin Disorders -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Endocrine Disorders -- Sensory System Disorders -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Reproductive System Disorders -- Emotional and Psychological Disorders -- Nutritional Considerations -- 74.The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs -- Congenital Disorders -- Intellectual Impairment -- Developmental and Learning Disabilities -- Long-Term Neuromuscular Disorders -- Sensory Disorders -- Mental Illness -- Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents -- Nutritional Considerations -- Additional Concerns in Caring for Children -- Pediatric Rehabilitation -- Long-Term Care -- UNIT XII ADULT CARE NURSING -- 75.Skin Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Common Surgical Treatments -- Acute and Chronic Skin Conditions -- Infections -- Parasitic Infestations -- |
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Contents note continued: Safety for the Home Care Team -- Respite for Primary Caregivers -- 99.Ambulatory Nursing -- The Role of the Nurse -- Types of Ambulatory Facilities -- Use of the Electronic Health Record -- 100.Hospice Nursing -- Evolution of the Hospice Movement -- The Hospice Concept -- Assisting the Hospice Client to Meet Basic Needs -- Pain Management -- Children in Hospice Programs -- When the Client Dies -- pt. D YOUR CAREER -- UNIT XVI THE TRANSITION TO PRACTICING NURSE -- 101.From Student to Graduate Nurse -- Nursing Licensure -- Role Transition -- Personal Life -- 102.Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills -- Employment Opportunities -- Obtaining Employment Information -- Job-Seeking Skills -- 103.Advancement and Leadership in Nursing -- Advancement in Nursing -- Leadership |
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Contents note continued: Sebaceous Gland Disorders -- Burns -- Neoplasms -- 76.Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Maintenance of Fluid Balance -- Maintenance of Electrolyte Balance -- Maintenance of Acid-Base Balance -- 77.Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical Treatments -- Common Surgical Treatments -- Common Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Systemic Disorders With Musculoskeletal Manifestations -- Traumatic Injuries -- Trauma Care and Management -- Complications of Fractures or Bone Surgery -- Neoplasms -- 78.Nervous System Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Craniocerebral Disorders -- Nerve Disorders -- Spinal Cord Disorders -- Degenerative Disorders -- Inflammatory Disorders -- Head Trauma -- Neoplasms -- 79.Endocrine Disorders -- Diagnostic Tests -- Common Medical and Surgical Treatments -- Pituitary Gland Disorders -- Thyroid Gland Disorders -- Parathyroid Gland Disorders -- |
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Contents note continued: Sociocultural Factors -- 32.Diet Therapy and Special Diets -- Helping the Client Meet Nutritional Needs -- The Client Who Needs Assistance With Eating -- House Diets -- Modified Diets -- Nutritional Support -- Food and Medication Interactions -- pt. B NURSING CARE SKILLS -- UNIT VI THE NURSING PROCESS -- 33.Introduction to the Nursing Process -- Problem-Solving -- Critical Thinking -- The Nursing Process -- 34.Nursing Assessment -- Nursing Assessment -- Data Analysis -- 35.Nursing Diagnosis and Planning -- Nursing Diagnosis -- History of Nursing Diagnoses -- Planning Care -- 36.Implementing and Evaluating Care -- Implementing Nursing Care -- Evaluating Nursing Care -- 37.Documenting and Reporting -- Documentation -- Reporting -- UNIT VII SAFETY IN THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY -- 38.The Healthcare Facility Environment -- The Client Unit -- Provision of Nursing Care -- Hospital Personnel and Services -- 39.Emergency Preparedness -- Safety and Preparedness -- |
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Contents note continued: The Disaster Plan -- The Fire Plan -- 40.Introduction to Microbiology -- Microorganisms -- Infectious Disease -- Response to Infection -- 41.Medical Asepsis -- Standard Precautions -- Medical Asepsis -- Client and Family Teaching -- 42.Infection Control -- Infection Control -- Isolation -- Antibiotic-Resistant Organisms -- 43.Emergency Care and First Aid -- Principles of Emergency Care -- Assessing the Person in an Emergency -- Sudden Death and Life Support -- First-Aid Measures -- UNIT VIII CLIENT CARE -- 44.Therapeutic Communication Skills -- Communication -- Therapeutic Communication Techniques -- Facilitating Communication in Healthcare -- 45.Admission, Transfer, And Discharge -- Admission -- Transfer to Another Unit -- Discharge -- Leaving the Healthcare Facility Against Medical Advice -- Communications Among Healthcare Team Members -- 46.Vital Signs -- The Graphic Record -- Assessing Body Temperature -- Determining Pulse -- Assessing Respiration -- |
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Contents note continued: The Mental Health Care Team -- Methods of Psychiatric Therapy -- The Client in an Inpatient Setting -- Mental Health Nursing Skills -- 95.Substance Abuse -- Chemical Abuse and Chemical Dependency -- Nursing Care Measures -- Detoxification and Recovery -- Alcohol Abuse and Dependence -- Abuse of Other Substances -- Special Abusers -- UNIT XV NURSING IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS -- 96.Extended Care -- Extended-Care Options -- The Concept of Transitional Care -- 97.Rehabilitation Nursing -- Definitions of Rehabilitation -- Rehabilitation and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -- Stages of Adjustment to a Disability -- The Rehabilitation Team -- Nursing Considerations in Rehabilitation -- The Scope of Rehabilitative Services -- Community Resources -- Barriers to Rehabilitation -- 98.Home Care Nursing -- Reasons For Home Care -- Types of Agencies and Services -- Payment for Home Care -- Members of the Home Care Team -- Nursing Duties in Home Care -- |
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Contents note continued: The Urine Specimen -- The Stool Specimen -- The Sputum Specimen -- 53.Bandages and Binders -- Bandages -- Binders -- 54.Heat and Cold Applications -- Normothermia -- Heat -- Cold -- 55.Client Comfort and Pain Management -- Pain -- Collection of Client Data About Pain -- Pain Management -- 56.Preoperative and Postoperative Care -- Perioperative Care -- Preoperative Nursing Care -- Intraoperative Nursing Care -- Postoperative Nursing Care -- 57.Surgical Asepsis -- Asepsis -- Disinfection and Sterilization -- Medical and Surgical Asepsis -- Sterile Technique (Surgical Asepsis) -- Procedures Requiring Sterile Technique -- 58.Special Skin and Wound Care -- Wounds -- Wound Healing -- 59.End-of-life Care -- Stages of Dying -- The Client's Wishes -- Basic Needs, as Related to the Death Experience -- Nursing Care of the Dying Client's Family -- Signs of Approaching Death -- Care Following the Death of a Client -- Feelings of the Nurse -- |
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Contents note continued: UNIT II PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH -- 5.Basic Human Needs -- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs -- Nursing's Relationship to Basic Needs -- Overview of Individual Needs -- Family and Community Needs -- 6.Health and Wellness -- Health and Wellness -- Environmental Health -- Morbidity and Mortality -- Finances and Healthcare -- Prevention and Healthcare -- The Wellness-Illness Continuum -- Lifestyle and Risk Factors -- Education and Health Promotion -- Age-Related Health Concerns -- Categories of Deviation from Wellness -- 7.Community Health -- Healthcare Worldwide -- Healthcare on the National Level -- Healthcare at the State Level -- Healthcare at the Local Level -- The Environment -- 8.Transcultural Healthcare -- Culture and Ethnicity -- Culturally Influenced Components -- Religious/Spiritual Customs and Traditions -- Implementing Culturally Competent Care -- UNIT III DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE -- 9.The Family -- |
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Contents note continued: UNIT IX PHARMACOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS -- 60.Review of Mathematics -- Systems of Measurement -- The Metric System -- Dosage Calculation -- 61.Introduction to Pharmacology -- Legal Aspects -- Medication Preparations and Actions -- Prescribed Medications -- 62.Classification of Medications -- Interactions Between Food and Medications -- Interactions Between Drugs (Drug-Drug Interactions) -- Introduction to Drug Classifications -- Antibiotics and Other Anti-Infective Agents -- Medications That Affect the Integumentary System -- Medications That Affect the Nervous System -- Medications That Affect the Endocrine System -- Medications That Affect the Sensory System -- Medications That Affect the Cardiovascular System -- Medications That Affect the Blood -- Antineoplastic Medications -- Medications That Affect the Immune System -- Medications That Affect the Respiratory System -- Medications That Affect the Gastrointestinal System -- |
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Machine generated contents note: pt. A FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING -- UNIT I THE NATURE OF NURSING -- 1.The Origins of Nursing -- Nursing's Heritage -- Nursing in the United States -- Nursing Insignia -- 2.Beginning Your Nursing Career -- Healthcare: A Multidisciplinary Approach -- Types of Nursing Programs -- Approval and Accreditation of Nursing Programs -- Licensure of Nurses -- Theories of Nursing -- Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse -- Nursing Organizations -- 3.The Healthcare Delivery System -- Healthcare Trends in the 21st Century -- Healthcare Settings and Services -- Quality Assurance -- Organization and Ownership of Healthcare Facilities -- Financing Healthcare -- Complementary Healthcare -- Consumer Fraud -- 4.Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing -- Legal Issues of Nursing Practice -- Regulations of Nursing Practice -- Advance Directives -- Vulnerable Persons -- Legal Definitions of Death -- Ethical Standards of Healthcare -- Clients' Rights and Responsibilities -- |
| Summary |
The new, revised edition of this extremely popular all-in-one text for the practical/vocational nursing curriculum has everything to meet the needs of students and instructors. The text, which is part of Lippincott's Pathways for LPN/LVN Education Series, contains information on all the critical areas in the curriculum- Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals, Skills, Adult Health, Growth and Development, Mental Health, Maternity and Pediatrics, and Geriatric Considerations. Based heavily on the NCLEX-PN framework, this highly-visual new edition features short chapters with easily digestible content including review questions, features, and alerts for reinforcement of important content |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2008 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Community health nursing.
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Nurses -- Vocational guidance.
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Nursing care plans.
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Nursing -- Practice.
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Nursing.
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Practical nursing -- Textbooks.
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Practical nursing.
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Nursing, Practical -- methods.
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Community Health Nursing -- methods.
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Nursing Care -- methods.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Kowalski, Mary T.
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| LC no. |
2011035508 |
| ISBN |
9781605477725 (alk. paper) |
