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Adult Health Nursing


Edition: 4th
Author(s): Christensen, Barbara Lauritsen; Kockrow, Elaine Oden; Christensen, Barbara Lauritsen; Kockrow, Elaine Oden
ISBN10:  0323017282
ISBN13:  9780323017282
Format:  Paperback
Pub. Date:  10/1/2002
Publisher(s): Elsevier Science Health Science div


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Table of Contents
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
1(18)
M. Christine Neff
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Anatomical Terminology
1(2)
Body Planes
2(1)
Body Cavities
2(1)
Abdominal Regions
3(1)
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
3(1)
Structural Levels of Organization
3(16)
Cells
5(5)
Tissues
10(2)
Membranes
12(1)
Organs/Systems
13(6)
Care of the Surgical Patient
19(35)
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Perioperative Nursing
20(3)
Influencing Factors
20(2)
Psychosocial Needs
22(1)
Socioeconomic and Cultural Needs
22(1)
Education and Experience
22(1)
Preoperative Phase
23(15)
Preoperative Teaching
23(1)
Preoperative Preparation
24(14)
Intraoperative Phase
38(3)
Holding Area
38(1)
The Role of the Nurse
38(3)
Postoperative Phase
41(13)
Immediate Postoperative Phase
41(1)
Later Postoperative Phase
42(5)
Gastrointestinal Status
47(1)
Fluids and Electrolytes
48(6)
Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder
54(48)
Linda North
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
54(2)
Functions of the Skin
54(1)
Structure of the Skin
55(1)
Appendages of the Skin
56(1)
Assessment of the Skin
56(7)
Inspection and Palpation
56(1)
Chief Complaint
57(6)
Psychosocial Assessment
63(1)
Viral Disorders of the Skin
64(6)
Herpes Simplex
64(3)
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
67(1)
Pityriasis Rosea
68(2)
Bacterial Disorders of the Skin
70(2)
Impetigo Contagiosa
70(1)
Folliculitis, Furuncles, Carbuncles, and Felons
71(1)
Fungal Infections of the Skin
72(1)
Inflammatory Disorders of the Skin
73(9)
Contact Dermatitis
73(1)
Dermatitis Venenata, Exfoliative Dermatitis, and Dermatitis Medicamentosa
74(1)
Urticaria
75(1)
Angioedema
75(1)
Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
76(1)
Acne Vulgaris
77(1)
Psoriasis
78(1)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
79(3)
Parasitic Diseases of the Skin
82(2)
Pediculosis
82(1)
Scabies
83(1)
Tumors of the Skin
84(3)
Keloids
84(1)
Angiomas
84(1)
Verruca (Wart)
84(1)
Nevi (Moles)
85(1)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
85(1)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
85(1)
Malignant Melanoma
85(2)
Disorders of the Appendages
87(1)
Alopecia
87(1)
Hypertrichosis (Hirsutism)
87(1)
Hypotrichosis
87(1)
Paronychia
87(1)
Burns
87(15)
Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder
102(68)
Martha E. Spray
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
102(5)
Functions of the Skeletal System
102(1)
Structure of Bones
103(1)
Articulations (Joints)
103(1)
Divisions of the Skeleton
103(1)
Functions of the Muscular System
103(4)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
107(6)
Radiographic Studies
107(5)
Endoscopic Examination
112(1)
Aspiration
112(1)
Electrographic Procedure
112(1)
Laboratory Tests
112(1)
Effects of Bed Rest on Mineral Content in Bone
113(1)
Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System
113(1)
Inflammatory Disorders
113(8)
Arthritis
113(8)
Other Musculoskeletal Disorders
121(4)
Osteoporosis
121(2)
Osteomyelitis
123(1)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
124(1)
Surgical Interventions for Total Knee or Total Hip Replacement
125(11)
Knee Arthroplasty (Total Knee Replacement)
125(1)
Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
125(3)
Fracture of the Hip
128(8)
Other Fractures
136(7)
Fracture of the Vertebrae
140(2)
Fracture of the Pelvis
142(1)
Complications of Fractures
143(4)
Compartment Syndrome
143(1)
Shock
144(1)
Fat Embolism
145(1)
Gas Gangrene
145(1)
Thromboembolus
146(1)
Delayed Fracture Healing
146(1)
Skeletal Fixation Devices
147(1)
External Fixation Devices
147(1)
Nonsurgical Interventions for Musculoskeletal Disorders
148(7)
Casts
148(1)
Cast Brace
148(1)
Cast Removal
149(1)
Traction
150(1)
Orthopedic Devices
151(4)
Traumatic Injuries
155(15)
Contusions
155(1)
Sprains
155(1)
Whiplash
156(1)
Ankle Sprains
156(1)
Strains
157(1)
Dislocations
157(1)
Airbag Injuries
158(1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
158(2)
Herniation of Intervertebral Disk (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus)
160(2)
Tumors of the Bone
162(1)
Amputation
162(8)
Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder
170(50)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
170(5)
Digestive System
170(4)
Accessory Organs of Digestion
174(1)
Regulation of Food Intake
175(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
175(3)
Upper Gastrointestinal Study (Upper GI Series, UGI)
175(1)
Tube Gastric Analysis
175(1)
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD, UGI, Endoscopy, Gastroscopy)
175(1)
Barium Swallow/Gastrografin Studies
176(1)
Esophageal Function Studies (Bernstein Test)
176(1)
Examination of Stool for Occult Blood
176(1)
Sigmoidoscopy (Lower GI Endoscopy)
176(1)
Barium Enema Study (Lower GI Series)
177(1)
Colonoscopy
177(1)
Stool Culture
177(1)
Obstruction Series (Flat Plate of the Abdomen)
178(1)
Disorders of the Mouth
178(3)
Dental Plaque and Caries
178(1)
Candidiasis
178(1)
Carcinoma of the Oral Cavity
179(2)
Disorders of the Esophagus
181(3)
Carcinoma of the Esophagus
181(1)
Achalasia
182(1)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
183(1)
Disorders of the Stomach
184(1)
Gastritis (Acute)
184(1)
Peptic Ulcers
185(10)
Gastric Ulcers
185(1)
Stress Ulcers
185(1)
Duodenal Ulcers
185(9)
Cancer of the Stomach
194(1)
Disorders of the Intestines
195(3)
Infections
195(2)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
197(1)
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
198(6)
Ulcerative Colitis
199(3)
Crohn's Disease
202(2)
Acute Abdominal Inflammations
204(4)
Appendicitis
204(1)
Diverticular Disease of the Colon
205(2)
Peritonitis
207(1)
Hernias
208(12)
External Hernias
208(1)
Hiatal Hernia
209(1)
Intestinal Obstruction
210(1)
Cancer of the Colon
211(4)
Hermorrhoids
215(1)
Anal Fissure and Fistula
216(1)
Fecal Incontinence
216(4)
Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder
220(30)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations in the Assessment of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Systems
220(4)
Serum Bilirubin Test
220(1)
Liver Enzyme Tests
220(1)
Serum Protein Test
221(1)
Oral Cholecystography (Gallbladder Series, GB Series, Cholecystogram)
221(1)
Intravenous Cholangiography (Intravenous Cholangiogram, IVC)
221(1)
Operative Cholangiography
221(1)
T-Tube Cholangiography (Postoperative Cholangiography)
222(1)
Ultrasonography (Echogram) of the Liver, Gallbladder, and Biliary System
222(1)
Gallbladder Scanning (Hepatobiliary Imaging, HIDA Scanning)
222(1)
Needle Liver Biopsy
222(1)
Radioisotope Liver Scanning
222(1)
Serum Ammonia Test
223(1)
Hepatitis Virus Studies (Hepatitis-Associated Antigen [HAA])
223(1)
Serum Amylase Test
223(1)
Urine Amylase Test
223(1)
Serum Lipase Test
223(1)
Ultrasonography of the Pancreas
224(1)
Computed Tomography (CT) of the Abdomen
224(1)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) of the Pancreatic Duct
224(1)
Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, Gallbladder, and Exocrine Pancreas
224(26)
Cirrhosis
225(5)
Carcinoma of the Liver
230(1)
Hepatitis
231(3)
Liver Abscesses
234(1)
Cholecystitis and Cholelithiasis
235(7)
Pancreatitis
242(2)
Cancer of the Pancreas
244(6)
Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder
250(37)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
250(7)
Characteristics of Blood
251(4)
Lymphatic System
255(2)
Disorders of the Hematological and Lymphatic Systems
257(1)
Diagnostic Tests
257(1)
Disorders Associated with Erythrocytes
258(9)
Anemia
258(9)
Disorders Associated with Leukocytes
267(4)
Agranulocytosis
267(1)
Leukemia
268(3)
Coagulation Disorders
271(1)
Platelet Disorders
271(1)
Thrombocytopenia
271(1)
Clotting Factor Defects
272(4)
Hemophilia
272(2)
von Willebrand's Disease
274(1)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
274(2)
Plasma Cell Disorder
276(1)
Multiple Myeloma
276(1)
Lymphatic Disorders
277(10)
Lymphangitis
277(1)
Lymphedema
277(1)
Malignant Lymphoma
278(1)
Hodgkin's Disease
279(8)
Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder
287(64)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
287(4)
Heart
287(3)
Blood Vessels
290(1)
Circulation
291(1)
Coronary Blood Supply
291(1)
Systemic Circulation
291(1)
Pulmonary Circulation
291(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
292(3)
Diagnostic Imaging
292(1)
Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography
292(1)
Electrocardiography
292(1)
Cardiac Monitors
293(1)
Thallium Scanning
294(1)
Laboratory Tests
294(1)
Disorders of the Cardiovascular System
295(7)
Normal Aging Patterns
295(1)
Risk Factors
296(1)
Cardiac Dysrhythmias
297(3)
Cardiac Arrest
300(2)
Disorders of the Heart
302(22)
Coronary Atherosclerotic Heart Disease
302(1)
Angina Pectoris
303(5)
Myocardial Infraction
308(7)
Heart Failure
315(6)
Pulmonary Edema
321(1)
Valvular Heart Disease
322(2)
Inflammatory Heart Disorders
324(5)
Rheumatic Heart Disease
324(2)
Pericarditis
326(1)
Endocarditis
326(1)
Myocarditis
327(1)
Cardiomyopathy
328(1)
Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System
329(3)
Normal Aging Patterns
329(1)
Risk Factors
330(1)
Assessment
330(2)
Arterial Disorders
332(10)
Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis
332(1)
Hypertension
332(3)
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
335(2)
Arterial Embolism
337(2)
Arterial Aneurysm
339(1)
Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
340(1)
Raynaud's Disease
341(1)
Venous Disorders
342(9)
Thrombophlebitis
342(1)
Varicose Veins
343(2)
Venous Stasis Ulcers
345(6)
Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder
351(57)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
351(6)
Upper Respiratory Tract
352(1)
Lower Respiratory Tract
353(1)
Mechanics of Breathing
354(1)
Regulation of Respiration
355(2)
Assessment of the Respiratory System
357(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
357(5)
Chest Roentgenogram
357(1)
Computed Tomography
357(1)
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
358(1)
Mediastinoscopy
358(1)
Laryngoscopy
358(1)
Bronchoscopy
359(1)
Sputum Specimen
359(1)
Cytological Studies
359(1)
Thoracentesis
359(1)
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
360(1)
Pulse Oximetry
361(1)
Disorders of the Upper Airway
362(4)
Epistaxis
362(1)
Deviated Septum and Nasal Polyps
363(1)
Antigen-Antibody Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Conjuctivitis (Hay Fever)
364(1)
Upper Airway Obstruction
364(1)
Cancer of the Larynx
365(1)
Respiratory Infections
366(5)
Acute Rhinitis
366(2)
Acute Follicular Tonsillitis
368(1)
Laryngitis
369(1)
Pharyngitis
369(1)
Sinusitis
370(1)
Disorders of the Lower Airway
371(23)
Acute Bronchitis
371(1)
Legionnaires' Disease
371(1)
Anthrax
372(1)
Tuberculosis
373(6)
Pneumonia
379(3)
Pleurisy
382(1)
Pleural Effusion/Empyema
383(3)
Atelectasis
386(1)
Pneumothorax
387(1)
Lung Cancer
388(2)
Pulmonary Edema
390(1)
Pulmonary Embolus
391(2)
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
393(1)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
394(14)
Emphysema
394(5)
Chronic Bronchitis
399(2)
Asthma
401(2)
Bronchiectasis
403(5)
Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder
408(43)
Alita K. Sellers
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
408(5)
Kidneys
408(4)
Urine Composition and Characteristics
412(1)
Urine Abnormalities
412(1)
Ureters
412(1)
Urinary Bladder
412(1)
Urethra
413(1)
Normal Aging of the Urinary System
413(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
413(3)
Urinalysis
413(1)
Blood (Serum) Urea Nitrogen
414(1)
Blood (Serum) Creatinine
414(1)
Creatinine Clearance
414(1)
Prostate-Specific Antigen
414(1)
Osmolality
414(1)
Kidney-Ureter-Bladder Radiography
414(1)
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)/Intravenous Urography (IVU)
415(1)
Retrograde Pyelography
415(1)
Voiding Cystourethrography
415(1)
Endoscopic Procedures
415(1)
Renal Angiography
415(1)
Renal Venogram
416(1)
Computed Tomography
416(1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
416(1)
Renal Scan
416(1)
Ultrasonography
416(1)
Transrectal Ultrasound
416(1)
Renal Biopsy
416(1)
Urodynamic Studies
416(1)
Medication Considerations
416(3)
Diuretics to Enhance Urinary Output
417(1)
Medications for Urinary Tract Infections
418(1)
Nutritional Considerations
419(1)
Maintaining Adequate Urinary Drainage
419(2)
Types of Catheters
419(1)
Nursing Interventions and Patient Teaching
420(1)
Prognosis
421(1)
Disorders of the Urinary System
421(1)
Alterations in Voiding Patterns
421(2)
Urinary Retention
421(1)
Urinary Incontinence
422(1)
Neurogenic Bladder
422(1)
Urinary Tract Infections
423(4)
Urethritis
424(1)
Cystitis
425(1)
Prostatitis
425(1)
Pyelonephritis
426(1)
Obstructive Disorders of the Urinary Tract
427(3)
Urinary Obstruction
427(1)
Hydronephrosis
427(1)
Urolithiasis
428(2)
Renal Tumors
430(1)
Renal Cysts
430(1)
Tumors of the Urinary Bladder
431(1)
Conditions Affecting the Prostate Gland
431(4)
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
431(2)
Cancer of the Prostate
433(2)
Urethral Strictures
435(1)
Urinary Tract Trauma
435(1)
Immunological Disorders of the Kidney
436(3)
Nephrotic Syndrome
436(1)
Nephritis
437(2)
Renal Failure
439(4)
Acute Renal Failure
439(1)
Chronic Renal Failure (End-Stage Renal Disease)
440(3)
Care of the Patient Requiring Dialysis
443(2)
Hemodialysis
443(1)
Peritoneal Dialysis
443(2)
Surgical Procedures for Urinary Dysfunction
445(6)
Nephrectomy
445(1)
Nephrostomy
446(1)
Kidney Transplantation
446(1)
Urinary Diversion
447(4)
Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder
451(43)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
451(5)
Endocrine Glands and Hormones
451(5)
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis)
456(5)
Acromegaly
456(1)
Gigantism
457(1)
Dwarfism
457(1)
Diabetes Insipidus
458(1)
Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone
459(2)
Disorders of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
461(10)
Hyperthyroidism
461(3)
Hypothyroidism
464(3)
Simple (Colloid) Goiter
467(1)
Cancer of the Thyroid
468(1)
Hyperparathyroidism
469(1)
Hypoparathyroidism
470(1)
Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
471(3)
Adrenal Hyperfunction (Cushing's Syndrome)
471(1)
Adrenal Hypofunction (Addison's Disease)
472(1)
Pheochromocytoma
473(1)
Disorders of the Pancreas
474(20)
Diabetes Mellitus
474(20)
Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder
494(61)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
495(5)
Male Reproductive System
495(1)
Female Reproductive System
496(3)
Effects of Normal Aging on the Reproductive Systems
499(1)
Human Sexuality
500(3)
Sexual Identity
500(1)
Influences on Sexual Health
501(1)
Illness and Sexuality
502(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
503(3)
Diagnostic Tests for the Female
503(2)
Diagnostic Tests for the Male
505(1)
The Reproductive Cycle
506(1)
Menarche
506(1)
Disturbances of Menstruation
506(10)
Amenorrhea
507(1)
Dysmenorrhea
508(1)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
508(3)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
511(1)
Menopause
512(1)
Male Climacteric
513(1)
Impotence
514(1)
Infertility
514(2)
Infections of the Female Reproductive Tract
516(3)
Simple Vaginitis
516(1)
Senile Vaginitis or Atrophic Vaginitis
517(1)
Cervicitis
517(1)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
517(1)
Toxic Shock Syndrome
518(1)
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
519(4)
Endometriosis
519(1)
Vaginal Fistula
520(1)
Relaxed Pelvic Muscles
521(1)
Leiomyomas of the Uterus
522(1)
Ovarian Cysts
523(1)
Cancer of the Female Reproductive Tract
523(4)
Cancer of the Cervix
524(1)
Cancer of the Endometrium
525(1)
Cancer of the Ovary
526(1)
Hysterectomy
527(1)
Vaginal Hysterectomy
527(1)
Abdominal Hysterectomy
527(1)
Disorders of the Female Breast
528(10)
Fibrocystic Breast Condition
528(1)
Acute Mastitis
529(1)
Chronic Mastitis
529(1)
Breast Cancer
529(9)
Inflammatory Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
538(1)
Prostatitis
538(1)
Epididymitis
539(1)
Disorders of Male Genital Organs
539(1)
Phimosis
539(1)
Hydrocele
539(1)
Varicocele
540(1)
Cancer of the Male Reproductive Tract
540(1)
Cancer of the Testis
540(1)
Cancer of the Penis
541(1)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
541(5)
Genital Herpes
542(1)
Syphilis
543(1)
Gonorrhea
543(1)
Trichomoniasis
544(1)
Candidiasis
545(1)
Chlamydia
545(1)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
546(1)
Family Planning
546(9)
Care of the Patient with a Sensory Disorder
555(46)
Patricia Helmer Oles
Karen H. Richardson
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
555(1)
Anatomy of the Eye
555(2)
Accessory Structures of the Eye
556(1)
Structure of the Eyeball
557(1)
Chambers of the Eye
557(1)
Physiology of Vision
557(1)
Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
557(2)
External Ear
558(1)
Middle Ear
558(1)
Internal Ear
559(1)
Other Special Senses
559(1)
Taste and Smell
559(1)
Touch
560(1)
Position/Movement
560(1)
Normal Aging of the Sensory System
560(1)
Nursing Considerations for Care of the Patient with an Eye Disorder
560(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
560(3)
Disorders of the Eye
563(19)
Blindness and Near Blindness
563(1)
Refractory Errors
564(2)
Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Lid
566(2)
Keratitis
568(1)
Dry Eye Disorders
569(1)
Ectropion and Entropion
569(1)
Cataracts
570(2)
Disorders of the Retina
572(4)
Glaucoma
576(4)
Corneal Injuries
580(2)
Surgeries of the Eye
582(1)
Enucleation
582(1)
Keratoplasty (Corneal Transplant)
582(1)
Photocoagulation
583(1)
Vitrectomy
583(1)
Nursing Considerations for Care of the Patient with an Ear Disorder
583(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
584(10)
Otoscopy
584(1)
Tuning Fork Tests
584(1)
Loss of Hearing (Deafness)
585(2)
Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Ear
587(5)
Noninfectious Disorders of the Ear
592(2)
Surgeries of the Ear
594(7)
Stapedectomy
594(1)
Tympanoplasty
595(1)
Myringotomy
596(5)
Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder
601(56)
Elizabeth Schenk
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
601(6)
Structural Divisions
602(1)
Cells of the Nervous System
602(1)
Central Nervous System
603(2)
Peripheral Nervous System
605(1)
Effects of Normal Aging on the Nervous System
605(1)
Prevention of Neurological Problems
606(1)
Assessment of the Neurological System
607(2)
History
607(1)
Mental Status
607(1)
Level of Consciousness
607(1)
Language and Speech
607(1)
Cranial Nerves
608(1)
Motor Function
608(1)
Sensory and Perceptual Status
609(1)
Laboratory and Diagnostic Examinations
609(3)
Blood and Urine Tests
609(1)
Cerebrospinal Fluid
609(1)
Other Tests
609(3)
Common Disorders of the Neurological System
612(10)
Headaches
612(2)
Neurological Pain
614(2)
Increased Intracranial Pressure
616(3)
Disturbances in Muscle Tone and Motor Function
619(3)
Disturbed Sensory and Perceptual Function
622(1)
Other Disorders of the Neurological System
622(1)
Conduction Abnormalities
623(3)
Epilepsy or Seizures
623(3)
Degenerative Diseases
626(11)
Multiple Sclerosis
626(2)
Parkinson's Disease
628(5)
Alzheimer's Disease
633(1)
Myasthenia Gravis
634(2)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
636(1)
Huntington's Disease
636(1)
Vascular Problems
637(5)
Stroke
637(5)
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
642(6)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
642(1)
Bell's Palsy (Peripheral Facial Paralysis)
643(1)
Infection and Inflammation
644(1)
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (Polyneuritis)
644(1)
Meningitis
645(1)
Encephalitis
646(1)
Brain Abscess
646(1)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
646(1)
Intracranial Tumors
647(1)
Trauma
648(9)
Craniocerebral Trauma
648(2)
Spinal Cord Trauma
650(7)
Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder
657(13)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Nature of Immunity
657(3)
Innate, or Natural, Immunity
658(1)
Adaptive, or Acquired, Immunity
658(1)
Humoral Immunity
659(1)
Cellular Immunity
660(1)
Complement System
660(1)
Genetic Control of Immunity
661(1)
Effects of Normal Aging on the Immune System
661(1)
Immune Response
661(1)
Disorders of the Immune System
662(1)
Hypersensitivity Disorders
662(4)
Anaphylaxis
664(1)
Transfusion Reactions
665(1)
Delayed Hypersensitivity
666(1)
Transplant Rejection
666(1)
Immunodeficiency Disorders
666(1)
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
666(1)
Secondary Immunodeficiency Disorders
666(1)
Autoimmune Disorders
667(3)
Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS
670(42)
Craig E. Nielsen
Nursing and the History of HIV Disease
670(3)
Significance of the Problem
671(2)
Transmission of HIV
673(4)
Sexual Transmission
675(1)
Parenteral Exposure
675(2)
Trends and Most Affected Populations
677(1)
Pathophysiology
677(2)
Spectrum of HIV Infection
679(3)
Acute Retroviral Syndrome
680(1)
Early Infection
681(1)
Early Symptomatic Disease
681(1)
AIDS
682(1)
Diagnostic Tests
682(2)
HIV Antibody Testing
682(1)
CD4+ Cell Monitoring
682(1)
Viral Load Monitoring
683(1)
Other Laboratory Parameters
684(1)
Therapeutic Management
684(5)
Pharmacological Management
685(4)
Nursing Interventions
689(15)
Adherence
694(1)
Palliative Care
695(1)
Psychosocial Issues
695(1)
Assisting with Coping
696(1)
Reducing Anxiety
696(1)
Minimizing Social Isolation
697(1)
Assisting with Grieving
697(1)
Confidentiality
697(1)
Duty to Treat
697(1)
Acute Intervention
697(7)
Prevention of HIV Infection
704(4)
HIV Testing and Counseling
704(1)
Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction
705(1)
Barriers to Prevention
705(1)
Reducing Risks Related to Sexual Transmission
706(1)
Reducing Risks Related to Drug Use
707(1)
Reducing Risks Related to Occupational Exposure
707(1)
Other Methods to Reduce Risk
708(1)
Outlook for the Future
708(4)
Care of the Patient with Cancer
712(29)
Barbara Lauritsen Christensen
Elaine Oden Kockrow
Oncology
712(1)
Development, Prevention, and Detection of Cancer
713(1)
Carcinogenesis and the Primary Prevention of Cancer
713(1)
Hereditary Cancers
714(1)
Genetic Susceptibility
714(1)
Cancer Risk Assessment and Cancer Genetic Counseling
714(1)
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
714(2)
Pathophysiology of Cancer
716(4)
Cell Mechanisms and Growth
716(3)
Description, Grading, and Staging of Tumors
719(1)
Diagnosis of Cancer
720(2)
Biopsy
720(1)
Endoscopy
720(1)
Diagnostic Imaging
721(1)
Laboratory Tests
721(1)
Cancer Therapies
722(12)
Surgery
722(2)
Radiation Therapy
724(2)
Chemotherapy
726(7)
Biotherapy
733(1)
Bone Marrow Transplantation
733(1)
Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation
734(1)
Advanced Cancer
734(7)
Pain Management
734(1)
Nutritional Therapy
735(1)
Communication and Psychologic Support
736(1)
Terminal Prognosis
737(4)
References and Suggested Readings 741(12)
Illustration Credits 753(2)
Glossary 755(8)
Abbreviations 763(1)
Answers to Chapter Challenge Study Questions 764
Index I-1

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