Clinical Companion to Lewiss MedicalSurgical Nursing

Designed for portability, this Clinical Companion provides ataglance access to key information on more than 200 medicalsurgical conditions and procedures. Completely updated content mirrors the revisions in the 12th edition of Lewiss MedicalSurgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems. Organized alphabetically for quick reference, it includes a variety of fullcolor illustrations and summary tables, as well as a handy reference appendix with laboratory values, Spanish translations of key phrases, and other information commonly used in nursing practice. Part One: Disorders offers practical information in a consistent format: Definitions and Descriptions, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations, Complications, Diagnostic Studies, Interprofessional Care and Drug Therapy, and Nursing Management. Treatments and Procedures section summarizes needtoknow content about common medicalsurgical treatments and procedures such as basic life support, enteral nutrition, and artificial airway management. Patient and caregiver teaching content is highlighted with a special icon to identify appropriate information to share with patients and caregivers about the care of various conditions. Crossreferences to the main text direct you to more indepth information. Handy reference appendix contains information frequently used in nursing practice, including laboratory values, commonly used formulas, Spanish translations of key phrases, and much more. Attractive fourcolor design makes it quick and easy to locate specific information. Updated content reflects the revisions and updates in the Lewiss MedicalSurgical Nursing, 12th Edition text.