Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care

by Taylor, Carol; Lillis, Carol; LeMone, Priscilla; Lynn, Pamela

• ISBN13: 9780781781572
• ISBN10: 0781781574
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2006-12-28
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Designed to maximize visual learning, this Sixth Edition features a new art program and an integrated, cohesive, student-focused suite of multimedia products. Brand-new icons direct students to free video clips and online activities. New concept maps walk students through the nursing process for selected case-study patients. Unexpected outcomes are now included in skills descriptions. Like previous editions, the text maintains its unique holistic "blended skills" approach to nursing care and focuses on case-based learning and critical thinking. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes video clips, skills checklists, chapter review questions, an NCLEX(R) alternate-format question tutorial, and a Spanish-English audio glossary. A companion online course is available free with purchase of the text.

Table of Contents

Introduction to nursing	p. 5
Health of the individual, family, and community	p. 25
Cultural diversity	p. 41
Health and illness	p. 63
Theory, research, and evidence-based practice	p. 79
Values, ethics, and advocacy	p. 95
Legal implications of nursing	p. 119
Healthcare delivery systems	p. 151
Continuity of care	p. 169
Home healthcare	p. 185
Blended skills and critical thinking throughout the nursing process	p. 205
Assessing	p. 239
Diagnosing	p. 263
Outcome identification and planning	p. 285
Implementing	p. 309
Evaluating	p. 329
Documenting, reporting, and conferring	p. 351
Developmental concepts	p. 391
Conception through young adult	p. 409
The aging adult	p. 443
Communicator	p. 469
Teacher and counselor	p. 503
Leader and manager	p. 531
Vital signs	p. 555
Health assessment	p. 597
Safety, security, and emergency preparedness	p. 657
Asepsis and infection control	p. 699
Complementary and alternative therapies	p. 745
Medications	p. 767
Perioperative nursing	p. 871
Self-concept	p. 923
Stress and adaptation	p. 953
Loss, grief, and dying	p. 981
Sensory stimulation	p. 1017
Sexuality	p. 1045
Spirituality	p. 1091
Hygiene	p. 1125
Skin integrity and wound care	p. 1181
Activity	p. 1259
Rest and sleep	p. 1335
Comfort	p. 1365
Nutrition	p. 1411
Urinary elimination	p. 1483
Bowel elimination	p. 1549
Oxygenation	p. 1601
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance	p. 1669
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