Fundamentals of Nursing

by DeLaune, Sue C.; Ladner, Patricia Kelly

• ISBN13: 9781435480674
• ISBN10: 1435480678
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-02-18
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, Fourth Edition is the ideal book to provide comprehensive coverage of fundamental nursing concepts, skills and standards of practice that will challenge introductory nursing students to learn and apply critical thinking skills for culturally diverse populations in a variety of environments. Research, evidence-based practice and emerging practice issues are highlighted to help readers prepare for delivering care across a continuum of settings. This book highlights the core themes of nursing, including nurse, person, health and environment.

Table of Contents

Evolution of Nursing and Nursing Education

Nursing Theory

Research and Evidence-Based Practice

Health Care Delivery, Quality, and Continuum of Care

Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Nursing Process

Assessment

Nursing Diagnosis

Planning and Outcome Identification

Implementation

Evaluation

Leadership, Delegation, and Power

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Documentation and Informatics

Nursing, Healing, and Caring

Communication

Health and Wellness Promotion

Family and Community Health

The Life Cycle

The Older Adult

Cultural Diversity

Client Education

Self-Concept

Stress, Anxiety, Adaptation, and Change

Spirituality

Loss and Grief

Vital Signs

Physical Assessment

Diagnostic Testing

Safety, Infection Control, and Hygiene

Medication Administration

Complementary and Alternative Modalities

Oxygenation

Fluids and Electrolytes

Nutrition

Comfort and Sleep

Mobility

Skin Integrity and Wound Healing

Sensation, Perception, and Cognition

Elimination

Nursing Care of the Perioperative Client

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