Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing

by Smeltzer, Suzanne C.

• ISBN13: 9781608310807
• ISBN10: 1608310809
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-05-17
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Summary

Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting. This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.

Table of Contents

Basic Concepts in Nursing

Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process

Health Education and Health Promotion

Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment

Biophysical and Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing Practice

Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation

Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness

Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing

Genetics and Genomics Perspectives in Nursing

Chronic Illness and Disability

Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation

Health Care of the Older Adult

Concepts and Challenges in Patient Management

Pain Management

Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance

Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care

End-of-Life Care

Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management

Preoperative Nursing Management

Intraoperative Nursing Management

Postoperative Nursing Management

Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

Assessment of Respiratory Function

Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders

Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders

Management of Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Disease

Respiratory Care Modalities it 6 Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems

Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders

Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders

Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease

Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation

Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension

Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders

Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities

Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders

Metabolic and Endocrine Function

Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders

Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders

Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus

Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders

Urinary Tract Function

Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function

Management of Patients With Renal Disorders

Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders

Reproductive Function

Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes

Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders

Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders

Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes

Immunologic Function

Assessment of Immune Function

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