Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing [With CDROM]

by Potter, Patricia A.

• ISBN13: 9780779699612
• ISBN10: 0779699610
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: C.V. Mosby

Summary

Potter and Perrys Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing, the market-leading fundamentals text, presents the principles, concepts, and skills every nurse needs for success in nursing school and in practice. You can trust this text to provide your students with a rock-solid foundation for future success with its comprehensive coverage, nursing process framework, critical thinking emphasis, and focus on care in all settings. The consistent and logical organization and clear writing style make it a favorite of students and faculty alike. The third Canadian edition addresses a number of key practice issues, including the increased focus on evidence-based practice, safety concerns, and end-of-life care. To better meet the needs of beginning students, a section on prioritizing has been added to the planning sections, and care plans have been expanded to more clearly explain assessment findings leading to nursing diagnoses, as well as evaluation of outcomes. All 45 chapters have been adapted to reflect nursing practice in Canada. Nursing process provides a consistent framework for clinical chapters Critical thinking model visually demonstrates application of nursing process and critical thinking Caring chapter addresses the compassion nurses must incorporate with clinical competence to deliver comprehensive care More than 65 skills include rationales for each step Geriatric, research, culture, and teaching boxes highlight key aspects of nursing care 3-tiered approach in implementation sections includes health promotion, acute care, and continuing care Evidence-based focus throughout Care plans demonstrate the application of the 5-step nursing process to individual patient problems Care plans include NIC intervention classifications CD Companion includes searchable glossary, Fluid and Electrolytes Tutorial, and Case studies for Critical Thinking Application Safety alerts in procedures provide techniques to ensure client and nurse safety Planning Section includes sections on Goals and Outcomes, Setting Priorities and Continuity of Care to help beginning students plan and prioritize comprehensive client care Rationales in care plans and procedures include references whenever possible to highlight evidence-based best practice NOC outcomes are incorporated in Care Plans as appropriate Care Plan format is expanded to more clearly present assessment, defining characteristics, and evaluation of outcomes Culture Boxes include more practical application value, providing guidelines for how to meet various cultural needs/preferences New Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines boxes review research that identifies best practices New content on end of life and palliative care New coverage of bioterrorism in Safety chapter Leadership chapter includes techniques for efficiently managing patient care to better address needs of students as they enter practice Enhanced CD Companion includes key skills with video clips With 47 Canadian contributors

Table of Contents

Health and Health Care in Canada

Health and Wellness

The Canadian Health Care Delivery System

The Development of Nursing Practice in Canada

Community-Based Nursing Practice

Foundations of Nursing Practice

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

Research as a Basis for Practice

Nursing Values and Ethics

Legal Implications in Nursing Practice

Culture and Ethnicity

Client Care: Leadership, Delegation, and Quality Management

Approaches to Nursing Care

Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice

The Nursing Process

Documenting and Reporting

Working With Clients and Families

Communication

Caring in Nursing Practice

Family Nursing

Client Education

Caring Throughout the Lifespan

Developmental Theories

Conception Through Adolescence

Young to Middle Adult

Older Adult

Psychosocial Considerations

Self-Concept

Sexuality

Spiritual Health

The Experience of Loss, Death and Grief

Stress and Adaptation

Scientific Basis for Nursing Practice

Vital Signs

Health Assessment and Physical Examination

Infection Control

Medication Administration

Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Basic Psysiological Needs

Activity and Exercise

Client Safety

Hygiene

Cardiopulmonary Functioning and Oxygenation

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances

Sleep

Pain and Comfort

Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Clients With Special Needs

Mobility and Immobility

Skin Integrity and Wound Care

Sensory Alterations

Care of Surgical Clients

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