MedicalSurgical Nursing: Health and Illness Perspectives

This well respected, comprehensive textbook presents the complete diagnosis and treatment of the most common conditions encountered in the care of adults. Known for its solid, balanced presentation of medical and nursing management, it also features indepth coverage of pathophysiology. The seventh edition brings together a superior new author team and includes outstanding content and features for todays medicalsurgical nursing. Pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing management are presented authoritatively. Patient and family teaching are emphasized. Content on collaborative management stresses the importance of collaboration in care. Health promotion and prevention are integrated throughout to stress the importance of ongoing care. Guidelines for Safe Practice boxes provide step by step instructions. Common Medications tables summarize key drug group information and nursing considerations. Clinical Manifestations boxes are integrated throughout and summarize important indications. Gerontologic Considerations boxes provide unique elements to consider in the care of the older adult. Risk Factor boxes alert the student to important considerations in the care of specific conditions. Research boxes are integrated throughout to provide applications to todays nursing practice. Actual examples of 18 Clinical Pathways provide samples of this collaborative clinical tool. An interactive CDROM packaged with the book includes critical thinking case studies, matching and fillinthe blank questions, NCLEX review questions, and a vocabulary review with sound pronunciations. Healthy People 2010 boxes include the most uptodate health promotion and prevention objectives. Future Watch boxes alert readers to topics on the horizon like genetics and genderbased medicine. Complementary & Alternative Therapies are integrated throughout to provide important alternatives to traditional techniques. Nursing Care Plans that use NANDA nursing diagnoses, NIC priority interventions for specific conditions, and NOC suggested outcomes guide readers in selecting nursing activities. EvidenceBased Practice boxes throughout emphasize the importance of applying research to practice. CommunityBased Care is introduced in a new chapter and incorporated, wherever appropriate. A new chapter on LongTerm Care focuses on understanding important considerations in this care setting.