Foundations of Nursing : Caring for the Whole Person

by White,Lois

• ISBN13: 9780766808263
• ISBN10: 0766808262
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-02-29
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This full-color, highly illustrated book for practical and vocational nursing programs includes material for all courses (except anatomy and physiology) in LPN/LVN programs. Following the nursing process format, topics covered in this comprehensive book include: nursing skills, history and nursing organizations, legal and ethical issues, cultural aspects, communication, human development, health promotion, infection control, homeostasis, gerontological nursing, medical-surgical nursing, health care in the community, maternal-child nursing, mental health and illness, and leadership/work transition. Special boxes highlighting information relating to life cycle considerations, client teaching, home health care, safety, cultural considerations, infection control, internet activities, and professional tips are found throughout. (KEYWORDS: LPN/LVN, LPN, LVN, nursing skills, introduction, foundations, med-surg, medical-surgical, holistic, comprehensive, fundamentals, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing, psychiatric nursing, mental health nursing, gerontological nursing, leadership, nursing process, procedures, vocational nursing, health promotion, critical thinking, health promotion, critical thinking, care plans, case study)

Table of Contents

NURSE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS: Holistic Care

Critical Thinking

Student Nurse Skills for Success

HISTORY AND NURSING ORGANIZATIONS: Nursing History, Education, and Organizations

The Health Care Delivery System

LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES: Legal Responsibilities

Ethical Responsibilities

COMMUNICATION: Communication

Nursing Process

Documentation

Client Teaching

CULTURAL ASPECTS OF NURSING: Cultural Diversity and Nursing

Alternative/Complementary Therapies

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT OVER THE LIFE SPAN: The Life Cycle

HEALTH PROMOTION: Wellness Concepts

Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety

Grief, Loss, and Death

Basic Nutrition

Rest and Sleep

Safety/Hygiene

INFECTION CONTROL: Infection Control/Asepsis

Standard Precautions

HOMEOSTASIS: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Medication Administration

MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING: Assessment

Pain Management

Diagnostic Tests

Anesthesia

Nursing Care of the Surgical Client

Nursing Care of the Oncology Client

Nursing Care of the Client: Respiratory System

Nursing Care of the Client: Cardiovascular System

Nursing Care of the Client: Blood and Lymph Systems

Nursing Care of the Client: Gastrointestinal System

Nursing Care of the Client: Reproductive System

Nursing Care of the Client: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Nursing Care of the Client: Endocrine System

Nursing Care of the Client: Musculoskeletal System

Nursing Care of the Client: Immune System

Nursing Care of the Client: Integumentary System

Nursing Care of the Client: Nervous System

Nursing Care of the Client: Urinary System

Nursing Care of the Client: Sensory System

Nursing Care of the Client: Responding to Emergencies

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Nursing Care of the Client: Mental Health and Illness

Nursing Care of the Client: Substance Abuse

MATERNAL/CHILD HEALTH NURSING: Prenatal Care

Complications of Pregnancy

The Birth Process

Postpartum Care

Newborn Care

Basics of Pediatric Care

Infants with Special Needs: Birth to 12 months

Common Problems: 1-18 Years

GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING: Nursing Care of the Older Client

HEALTH CARE IN THE COMMUNITY: Rehabilitation, Home Health, Long-Term Care, and Hospice

LEADERSHIP/WORK TRANSITION: Leadership/Work Transition