Textbook of Basic Nursing

by Rosdahl, Caroline Bunker; Kowalski, Mary T.

• ISBN13: 9780781734295
• ISBN10: 0781734290
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-11-26
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams Wilkins

Summary

Textbook of Basic Nursing, Eighth Edition now includes "three CD-ROMS": an audio pronunciation CD-ROM, a clinical simulation of wound care of the diabetic patient, "plus a bonus CD-ROM" containing a simulated NCLEX-PN exam, a clinical simulation on whistleblowing, a full video on treatment of pressure ulcers, and six animations-cell cycle, congestive heart failure, hypertension, immune response, nerve synapse, and stroke.

Table of Contents

PART A Foundations of Nursing
Unit I THE NATURE OF NURSING
The Origins of Nursing	3	(9)
Nursing's Heritage	4	(2)
Nursing in the United States	6	(4)
Nursing Insignia	10	(2)
Beginning Your Nursing Career	12	(12)
Healthcare: A Multidisciplinary Approach	13	(1)
Types of Nursing Programs	14	(3)
Approval and Accreditation of Nursing Programs	17	(1)
The Nurse's Pledge	18	(1)
Theories of Nursing	18	(1)
Roles and Responsibilities of the Nurse	19	(2)
Nursing Organizations	21	(3)
The Healthcare Delivery System	24	(14)
Healthcare Trends in the 21st Century	25	(1)
Healthcare Settings and Services	26	(2)
Quality Assurance	28	(1)
Organization and Ownership of Healthcare Facilities	29	(2)
Financing Healthcare	31	(4)
Complementary Healthcare	35	(1)
Consumer Fraud	36	(2)
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing	38	(15)
Legal Issues of Nursing Practice	39	(3)
Regulations of Nursing Practice	42	(3)
Advance Directives	45	(1)
Vulnerable Persons	46	(1)
Legal Definitions of Death	46	(1)
Ethical Standards of Healthcare	47	(2)
Clients' Rights and Responsibilities	49	(4)
Unit II PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Basic Human Needs	53	(7)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs	54	(1)
Nursing's Relationship to Basic Needs	54	(1)
Overview of Individual Needs	55	(4)
Family and Community Needs	59	(1)
Health and Wellness	60	(15)
Health and Wellness	61	(1)
Environmental Health	61	(1)
Morbidity and Mortality	61	(1)
Finances and Healthcare	62	(1)
Prevention and Healthcare	63	(1)
The Wellness-Illness Continuum	64	(1)
Lifestyle and Risk Factors	65	(4)
Education and Health Promotion	69	(1)
Age-Related Health Concerns	69	(3)
Categories of Deviation From Wellness	72	(3)
Community Health	75	(10)
Healthcare Worldwide	76	(1)
Healthcare on the National Level	76	(5)
Healthcare at the State Level	81	(1)
Healthcare at the Local Level	81	(1)
The Environment	82	(3)
Transcultural Healthcare	85	(18)
Culture and Ethnicity	86	(2)
Culturally Influenced Components	88	(6)
Religious/Spiritual Customs and Traditions	94	(5)
Implementing Culturally Competent Care	99	(4)
Unit III DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE
The Family	103	(10)
Characteristics of the Family	104	(1)
Family Structure	105	(2)
Influence of Culture, Ethnicity, and Religion	107	(1)
Family Stages	107	(2)
Stress and Family Coping	109	(4)
Infancy and Childhood	113	(14)
Growth and Development	114	(3)
The Newborn	117	(1)
Infancy: 1 to 12 Months	117	(2)
Toddlerhood: 1 to 3 Years	119	(3)
Preschool: 3 to 6 Years	122	(2)
School Age: 6 to 10 Years	124	(3)
Adolescence	127	(7)
Growth and Development Theories	128	(1)
Adolescent Growth and Development	129	(5)
Early and Middle Adulthood	134	(7)
Adult Growth and Development Theories	135	(2)
Development in Early Adulthood	137	(2)
Development in Middle Adulthood	139	(2)
Older Adulthood and Aging	141	(7)
Developmental Theories of Older Adulthood	142	(1)
Development in Older Adulthood	143	(3)
Demographics and Population Trends	146	(2)
Death and Dying	148	(7)
Death	149	(6)
Unit IV STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Organization of the Human Body	155	(14)
Chemistry and Life	156	(1)
Medical Terminology	157	(1)
Anatomy and Physiology	157	(1)
Body Directions	157	(2)
Structural Levels in the Body	159	(10)
The Integumentary System	169	(10)
Structure and Function	170	(4)
System Physiology	174	(2)
Effects of Aging on the Integumentary System	176	(1)
Maintenance of Healthy Skin	177	(2)
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	179	(15)
Homeostasis	180	(1)
Body Fluids	180	(5)
Fluid and Electrolyte Transport	185	(4)
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	189	(1)
Acid-Base Balance	189	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	192	(2)
The Musculoskeletal System	194	(21)
Structure and Function	195	(1)
The Skeleton	195	(11)
The Muscles	206	(3)
System Physiology	209	(4)
Effects of Aging on the System	213	(2)
The Nervous System	215	(16)
Structure and Function	216	(2)
Divisions of the Nervous System	218	(8)
System Physiology	226	(2)
Effects of Aging on the System	228	(3)
The Endocrine System	231	(12)
Structure and Function	232	(8)
System Physiology	240	(1)
Effects of Aging on the System	241	(2)
The Sensory System	243	(12)
Structure and Function	244	(1)
The Eye	244	(2)
The Ear	246	(2)
System Physiology	248	(4)
Effects of Aging on the System	252	(3)
The Cardiovascular System	255	(13)
Structure and Function	256	(1)
Heart	256	(3)
Systemic Blood Vessels	259	(3)
System Physiology	262	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	265	(3)
The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems	268	(13)
Structure and Function	269	(1)
Blood	269	(5)
Lymph	274	(2)
System Physiology	276	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	279	(2)
The Immune System	281	(9)
Structure and Function	282	(1)
Bone Marrow and Lymphocyte Production	282	(2)
Lymphoid Organs	284	(1)
The Mononuclear Phagocyte System	285	(1)
System Physiology	285	(2)
Effects of Aging on the System	287	(3)
The Respiratory System	290	(10)
Structure and Function	291	(4)
System Physiology	295	(2)
Effects of Aging on the System	297	(3)
The Digestive System	300	(14)
Structure and Function	301	(8)
System Physiology	309	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	312	(2)
The Urinary System	314	(12)
Structure and Function	315	(1)
Kidneys	315	(5)
Organs of Urine Storage and Elimination	320	(1)
System Physiology	320	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	323	(3)
The Male Reproductive System	326	(6)
Structure and Function	327	(2)
Hormonal Influences	329	(1)
System Physiology	330	(1)
Effects of Aging on the System	330	(2)
The Female Reproductive System	332	(11)
Structure and Function	333	(1)
Reproductive Organs	333	(3)
Breasts	336	(1)
Hormonal Influences	336	(1)
System Physiology	336	(3)
Effects of Aging on the System	339	(4)
Unit V NUTRITION AND DIET THERAPY
Basic Nutrition	343	(28)
Nutrients	344	(18)
A Healthy Diet	362	(5)
Nutrition Across the Life Span	367	(4)
Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition	371	(10)
Regional Preferences	372	(1)
Ethnic Heritage	372	(4)
Religious Beliefs	376	(1)
The Vegetarian Choice	376	(2)
Other Sociocultural Factors	378	(3)
Diet Therapy and Special Diets	381	(24)
Helping the Client Meet Nutritional Needs	382	(2)
The Client Who Needs Assistance With Eating	384	(2)
House Diets	386	(1)
Modified Diets	386	(6)
Nutritional Support	392	(7)
Food and Medication Interactions	399	(6)
PART B Nursing Care Skills
Unit VI THE NURSING PROCESS
Introduction to the Nursing Process	405	(9)
Problem-Solving	406	(1)
Critical Thinking	406	(1)
Nursing Process	407	(7)
Nursing Assessment	414	(7)
Nursing Assessment	415	(3)
Data Analysis	418	(3)
Nursing Diagnosis and Planning	421	(7)
Nursing Diagnosis	422	(1)
Planning Care	423	(5)
Implementing and Evaluating Care	428	(7)
Implementing Nursing Care	429	(1)
Cost-Effective Quality Care	430	(1)
Evaluating Nursing Care	431	(2)
Discharge Planning	433	(2)
Documenting and Reporting	435	(16)
Documentation	436	(10)
Reporting	446	(5)
Unit VII SAFETY IN THE HEALTHCARE FACILITY
The Healthcare Facility Environment	451	(9)
The Client Unit	452	(2)
Provision of Nursing Care	454	(1)
Hospital Personnel and Services	455	(5)
Emergency Preparedness	460	(8)
Safety and Preparedness	461	(3)
The Disaster Plan	464	(1)
The Fire Plan	465	(3)
Microbiology and Defense Against Disease	468	(12)
Microorganisms	469	(4)
Infectious Disease	473	(4)
Response to Infection	477	(3)
Medical Asepsis	480	(12)
Medical Asepsis	481	(1)
Nosocomial Infections	481	(9)
Client and Family Teaching	490	(2)
Infection Control	492	(9)
Infection Control	493	(3)
Isolation	496	(3)
The Infection Control Committee	499	(2)
Emergency Care and First Aid	501	(32)
Principles of Emergency Care	502	(4)
Assessing the Person in an Emergency	506	(3)
Sudden Death and Life Support	509	(2)
First-Aid Measures	511	(22)
Unit VIII CLIENT CARE
Therapeutic Communication Skills	533	(13)
Communication	534	(5)
Therapeutic Communication Techniques	539	(3)
Communications Among the Healthcare Team	542	(4)
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge	546	(15)
Admission	547	(8)
Transfer to Another Unit	555	(1)
Discharge	555	(1)
Leaving the Healthcare Facility Against Medical Advice	555	(6)
Vital Signs	561	(21)
The Graphic Record	562	(1)
Assessing Body Temperature	562	(4)
Assessing Pulse	566	(8)
Assessing Respiration	574	(1)
Assessing Blood Pressure	575	(7)
Data Collection in Client Care	582	(29)
Factors That Influence Assessment	583	(2)
Medical Diagnosis	585	(3)
The Physical Examination	588	(23)
Body Mechanics and Positioning	611	(32)
Proper Body Mechanics	612	(1)
Positioning the Client	613	(3)
Joint Mobility and Range of Motion	616	(4)
Assisting the Mobile and Partially Mobile Client	620	(15)
Moving the Client Who Is Paralyzed	635	(4)
Positioning for Examinations	639	(4)
Beds and Bed Making	643	(10)
Bed Making	644	(5)
Attachments and Accessories	649	(1)
Special Beds and Mattresses	650	(3)
Personal Hygiene and Skin Care	653	(24)
Mouth Care	654	(2)
Routine Eye Care	656	(1)
Ear Care	656	(3)
Nail Care	659	(1)
Shaving	659	(1)
Hair Care	660	(4)
Skin Care	664	(13)
Elimination	677	(22)
Elimination	678	(3)
Assisting With Toileting	681	(1)
Assisting With Urinary Elimination	682	(7)
Assisting With Bowel Elimination	689	(6)
Nausea and Vomiting	695	(4)
Specimen Collection	699	(15)
The Urine Specimen	700	(6)
The Stool Specimen	706	(3)
The Sputum Specimen	709	(2)
The Blood Specimen	711	(3)
Bandages and Binders	714	(8)
Bandages	715	(1)
Binders	716	(6)
Heat and Cold Applications	722	(11)
Heat	723	(4)
Cold	727	(6)
Client Comfort and Pain Management	733	(10)
Pain	734	(1)
Nursing Assessment	735	(2)
Pain Management	737	(6)
Preoperative and Postoperative Care	743	(23)
Perioperative Care	744	(3)
Preoperative Nursing Care	747	(7)
Intraoperative Nursing Care	754	(1)
Postoperative Nursing Care	754	(12)
Surgical Asepsis	766	(14)
Asepsis	767	(1)
Disinfection and Sterilization	767	(1)
Sterile Technique	767	(3)
Urinary Catheterization	770	(10)
Wound Care	780	(11)
Wounds	781	(5)
Skin Breakdown	786	(5)
Care of the Dying Person	791	(12)
Care of the Dying Client	792	(4)
Care Following the Death of a Client	796	(7)
Unit IX PHARMACOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS
Review of Mathematics	803	(7)
Systems of Measurement	804	(2)
Dosage Calculation	806	(4)
Introduction to Pharmacology	810	(10)
Legal Aspects	811	(3)
Medication Preparations and Actions	814	(2)
Prescription of Medications	816	(4)
Classification of Medications	820	(38)
Antibiotics and Other Anti-Infective Agents	822	(7)
Medications That Affect the Integumentary System	829	(1)
Medications That Affect the Nervous System	829	(9)
Medications That Affect the Endocrine System	838	(1)
Medications That Affect the Sensory System	838	(1)
Medications That Affect the Cardiovascular System	839	(5)
Medications That Affect the Blood	844	(2)
Antineoplastic Medications	846	(1)
Medications That Affect the Immune System	846	(1)
Medications That Affect the Respiratory System	846	(3)
Medications That Affect the Gastrointestinal System	849	(5)
Medications That Affect the Urinary Tract	854	(2)
Medications That Affect the Reproductive Systems	856	(2)
Administration of Medications	858	(41)
Preparation for Administration	859	(2)
Safety	861	(2)
General Principles of Medication Administration	863	(1)
Enteral Administration Methods	864	(5)
Parenteral Administration Methods	869	(30)
PART C Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle
Unit X MATERNAL AND NEWBORN NURSING
Normal Pregnancy	899	(29)
Defining Pregnancy as a Normal Process	900	(11)
Healthcare During Pregnancy	911	(12)
Preparing to be a Parent	923	(5)
Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care	928	(24)
Labor and Birth as Normal Processes	929	(6)
Nursing Care During Labor	935	(17)
Care of the Normal Newborn	952	(28)
Important Concepts in Newborn Care	953	(1)
Care of the Newborn Immediately After Birth	954	(3)
Characteristics of the Normal Newborn	957	(5)
Admission to the Newborn Nursery	962	(6)
Daily Newborn Care	968	(5)
Nutrition	973	(5)
Discharge	978	(2)
High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth	980	(23)
Tests to Assess Fetal Status	981	(1)
Interrupted Pregnancy	982	(2)
Maternal Complications During Pregnancy	984	(4)
Existing Disorders Complicating Pregnancy	988	(1)
Disorders Affecting the Fetus	989	(1)
Placental and Amniotic Disorders	990	(3)
Other High-Risk Pregnancies	993	(1)
Complications of Labor and Delivery	993	(3)
Umbilical Cord Complications	996	(1)
Considerations Related to Delivery	996	(2)
Complications of the Postpartum Period	998	(3)
When a Newborn Dies	1001	(2)
The High-Risk Newborn	1003	(12)
Classification of High-Risk Newborns	1004	(3)
Potential Complications in the High-Risk Newborn	1007	(1)
Hemolytic Conditions	1008	(1)
Birth Injuries	1008	(1)
Congenital Disorders	1009	(2)
Infections	1011	(1)
Chemical Dependency and the Newborn	1012	(3)
Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	1015	(20)
Human Sexuality	1016	(1)
Infertility	1017	(1)
Contraception	1018	(7)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases	1025	(10)
Unit XI PEDIATRIC NURSING
Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing	1035	(26)
Health Maintenance	1036	(3)
The Hospital Experience	1039	(2)
Basic Pediatric Care and Procedures	1041	(3)
Intermediate Pediatric Care and Procedures	1044	(10)
Advanced Pediatric Care and Procedures	1054	(2)
The Child Having Surgery	1056	(5)
Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler	1061	(45)
Communicable Diseases	1062	(3)
Parasitic Infestations	1065	(2)
Trauma	1067	(3)
Child Abuse	1070	(5)
Skin Disorders	1075	(1)
Musculoskeletal and Orthopedic Disorders	1076	(1)
Neurologic Disorders	1077	(3)
Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders	1080	(1)
Disorders of the Eyes	1081	(1)
Disorders of the Ears, Nose, Throat, and Mouth	1082	(3)
Cardiovascular Disorders	1085	(6)
Blood and Lymph Disorders	1091	(4)
Respiratory Tract Disorders	1095	(3)
Gastrointestinal Disorders	1098	(3)
Urinary System Disorders	1101	(2)
Reproductive System Disorders	1103	(1)
Nutritional Considerations in Young Children	1103	(3)
Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent	1106	(13)
Communicable Diseases	1107	(1)
Skin Disorders	1108	(1)
Musculoskeletal Disorders	1109	(4)
Endocrine Disorders	1113	(1)
Sensory System Disorders	1114	(1)
Gastrointestinal Disorders	1114	(1)
Reproductive System Disorders	1114	(1)
Emotional and Psychological Disorders	1115	(2)
Nutritional Considerations	1117	(1)
Special Considerations in Children	1118	(1)
The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs	1119	(24)
Congenital Disorders	1120	(3)
Intellectual Impairment	1123	(3)
Developmental and Learning Disabilities	1126	(4)
Long-Term Neuromuscular Disorders	1130	(2)
Sensory Disorders	1132	(1)
Mental Illness	1132	(2)
Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents	1134	(2)
Nutritional Considerations	1136	(1)
Special Considerations in Children	1136	(1)
Special Considerations in Pediatric Rehabilitation	1136	(2)
Long-Term Care	1138	(5)
Unit XII ADULT CARE NURSING
Skin Disorders	1143	(21)
Diagnostic Tests	1144	(1)
Common Medical Treatments	1144	(2)
Common Surgical Treatments	1146	(3)
Acute and Chronic Skin Conditions	1149	(2)
Infections	1151	(1)
Parasitic Infestations	1152	(1)
Sebaceous Gland Disorders	1153	(1)
Burns	1154	(6)
Neoplasms	1160	(4)
Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	1164	(11)
Diagnostic Tests	1165	(1)
Common Medical Treatments	1165	(2)
Maintenance of Fluid Balance	1167	(1)
Maintenance of Electrolyte Balance	1168	(4)
Maintenance of Acid-Base Balance	1172	(3)
Musculoskeletal Disorders	1175	(30)
Diagnostic Tests	1176	(1)
Common Medical Treatments	1177	(1)
Common Surgical Treatments	1177	(2)
Common Musculoskeletal Disorders	1179	(8)
Systemic Disorders With Musculoskeletal Manifestations	1187	(1)
Traumatic Injuries	1188	(2)
Trauma Care and Management	1190	(10)
Complications of Fractures or Bone Surgery	1200	(3)
Neoplasms	1203	(2)
Nervous System Disorders	1205	(31)
Diagnostic Tests	1206	(4)
Craniocerebral Disorders	1210	(5)
Nerve Disorders	1215	(2)
Spinal Cord Disorders	1217	(3)
Degenerative Disorders	1220	(6)
Inflammatory Disorders	1226	(2)
Head Trauma	1228	(4)
Neoplasms	1232	(4)
Endocrine Disorders	1236	(30)
Diagnostic Tests	1238	(3)
Common Medical and Surgical Treatments	1241	(1)
Pituitary Gland Disorders	1241	(1)
Thyroid Gland Disorders	1242	(4)
Parathyroid Gland Disorders	1246	(1)
Adrenal Gland Disorders	1246	(2)
Pancreatic Endocrine Disorders	1248	(18)
Sensory System Disorders	1266	(20)
Diagnostic Tests	1267	(1)
Common Medical Treatments	1268	(1)
Common Surgical Treatments	1268	(8)
The Eye and Vision Disorders	1276	(3)
Trauma to the Eye	1279	(2)
The Ear and Hearing Disorders	1281	(3)
Disorders of Other Special Senses	1284	(2)
Cardiovascular Disorders	1286	(29)
Diagnostic Tests	1287	(2)
Common Medical Treatments	1289	(1)
Common Surgical Treatments	1289	(6)
Abnormal Conditions That May Cause Cardiovascular Disease	1295	(2)
Heart Disorders	1297	(9)
Blood Vessel Disorders	1306	(9)
Blood and Lymph Disorders	1315	(17)
Diagnostic Tests	1316	(2)
Common Treatments	1318	(4)
Hematologic System Disorders	1322	(10)
Cancer	1332	(18)
Cancer Development	1333	(3)
Diagnostic Tests	1336	(1)
Treatment Modalities for Cancer	1337	(6)
Nursing Considerations for Clients With Cancer	1343	(7)
Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders	1350	(10)
Diagnostic Tests	1351	(2)
Allergies	1353	(4)
Immune Disorders	1357	(1)
Autoimmune Disorders	1358	(2)
HIV and AIDS	1360	(11)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus	1361	(2)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome	1363	(6)
HIV Exposure and Healthcare Workers	1369	(2)
Respiratory Disorders	1371	(31)
Diagnostic Tests	1372	(2)
Common Medical Treatments	1374	(1)
Common Surgical Treatments	1374	(9)
Infectious Respiratory Disorders	1383	(7)
Chronic Respiratory Disorders	1390	(6)
Trauma	1396	(1)
Neoplasms	1397	(1)
Disorders of the Nose	1397	(2)
Disorders of the Throat	1399	(3)
Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care	1402	(17)
Oxygen Provision	1403	(3)
The Client Who Is Having Difficulty Breathing	1406	(5)
The Client Who Is Unable to Breathe	1411	(8)
Digestive Disorders	1419	(43)
Diagnostic Tests	1420	(4)
Common Medical and Surgical Treatments	1424	(13)
Disorders of the Mouth	1437	(2)
Disorders of the Esophagus	1439	(2)
Disorders of the Stomach	1441	(3)
Disorders of the Small or Large Bowel	1444	(7)
Disorders of the Sigmoid Colon and Rectum	1451	(1)
Disorders of the Liver	1452	(4)
Gallbladder Disorders	1456	(2)
Disorders of the Pancreas	1458	(1)
Conditions of Overnutrition and Undernutrition	1458	(4)
Urinary Disorders	1462	(28)
Diagnostic Tests	1463	(6)
Urinary Incontinence	1469	(3)
Urinary Tract Infections	1472	(2)
Inflammatory Disorders	1474	(2)
Obstructive Disorders	1476	(4)
Urinary Tract Tumors	1480	(1)
Urinary Tract Trauma	1481	(1)
Renal Failure	1481	(9)
Male Reproductive Disorders	1490	(16)
Diagnostic Tests	1491	(1)
Common Medical Treatments	1491	(1)
Erectile Disorders	1492	(2)
Structural Disorders	1494	(1)
Inflammatory Disorders	1495	(1)
Neoplasms	1496	(10)
Female Reproductive Disorders	1506	(29)
Diagnostic Tests	1507	(3)
Common Surgical Treatments	1510	(4)
Disorders Related to the Menstrual Cycle	1514	(3)
Structural Disorders	1517	(1)
Inflammatory Disorders	1518	(4)
Trauma	1522	(1)
Neoplasms	1522	(13)
Unit XIII GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING
Gerontology: The Aging Adult	1535	(17)
Care Settings for Older Adults	1536	(4)
Helping the Older Person Meet Basic Needs	1540	(4)
Helping the Older Adult Meet Emotional Needs	1544	(3)
Special Concerns of the Aging Adult	1547	(3)
Elder Abuse	1550	(2)
Dementias and Related Disorders	1552	(17)
Confusion, Delirium, and Dementia	1553	(1)
Types of Dementias	1553	(5)
Diagnosis of Dementia	1558	(11)
Unit XIV MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
Psychiatric Nursing	1569	(40)
Mental Health	1570	(1)
Mental Illness	1570	(6)
The Mental Healthcare Team	1576	(3)
Methods of Psychiatric Therapy	1579	(11)
The Client in an Inpatient Setting	1590	(4)
Mental Health Nursing Skills	1594	(15)
Substance Abuse	1609	(28)
Chemical Abuse and Chemical Dependency	1610	(2)
Nursing Care Measures	1612	(3)
Detoxification and Recovery	1615	(7)
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence	1622	(3)
Abuse of Substances Other Than Alcohol	1625	(5)
Special Abusers	1630	(7)
Unit XV NURSING IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS
Extended Care	1637	(7)
Extended Care Options	1638	(6)
Rehabilitation Nursing	1644	(17)
Rehabilitation Services	1645	(16)
Ambulatory Nursing	1661	(9)
Ambulatory Healthcare	1662	(8)
Home Care Nursing	1670	(7)
Home Care	1671	(6)
Hospice Nursing	1677	(16)
Evolution of the Hospice Movement	1678	(1)
The Hospice Concept	1678	(4)
Assisting in Symptom Control	1682	(6)
Children in Hospice Programs	1688	(5)
PART D Your Career
Unit XVI THE TRANSITION TO PRACTICING NURSE
From Student to Graduate Nurse	1693	(12)
Nursing Licensure	1694	(2)
Role Transition	1696	(7)
Personal Life	1703	(2)
Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills	1705	(14)
Employment Opportunities	1706	(6)
Obtaining Employment Information	1712	(1)
Job-Seeking Skills	1713	(6)
Advancement and Leadership in Nursing	1719	(8)
Advancement in Nursing	1720	(1)
Leadership	1721	(6)
Bibliography	1727	(16)
Appendix A: Key English-to-Spanish Healthcare Phrases	1743	(3)
Appendix B: Key Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Healthcare	1746	(10)
Appendix C: Normal Values and Reference Tables	1756	(6)
Appendix D: Medical Terminology	1762	(5)
Appendix E: Standard Precautions	1767	(3)
Appendix F: Answers to NCLEX-Style Review Questions	1770	(7)
Glossary	1777	(42)
Index	1819