Critical Thinking Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing; Critical Thinking for Collaborative Care

by Ignatavicius, Snyder & Kerby

• ISBN13: 9780721606149
• ISBN10: 0721606148
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-29
• Publisher: Saunders

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
Tips for Student Success	p. ix
Health Promotion and Illness
Critical Thinking in the Role of the Medical-Surgical Nurse	p. 1
Community-Based Care	p. 7
Introduction to Managed Care and Case Management	p. 11
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Nursing	p. 15
Health Care of Older Adults	p. 19
Biopsychosocial Concepts Related to Health Care
Cultural Aspects of Health	p. 25
Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign	p. 29
Substance Abuse	p. 41
End-of-Life Care	p. 49
Rehabilitation Concepts for Acute and Chronic Problems	p. 55
Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing	p. 63
Concepts of Emergency Nursing
Emergency and Mass Casualty Nursing	p. 69
Interventions for Clients with Common Environmental Emergencies	p. 75
Management of Clients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	p. 85
Interventions for Clients with Fluid Imbalances	p. 93
Interventions for Clients with Electrolyte Imbalances	p. 99
Infusion Therapy	p. 113
Acid-Base Balance	p. 121
Interventions for Clients with Acid-Base Imbalances	p. 127
Management of Perioperative Clients
Interventions for Preoperative Clients	p. 135
Interventions for Intraoperative Clients	p. 141
Interventions for Postoperative Clients	p. 149
Problems of Protection: Management of Clients with Problems of the Immune Response
Concepts of Inflammation and the Immune Response	p. 155
Interventions for Clients with Connective Tissue Disease and Other Types of Arthritis	p. 163
Interventions for Clients with HIV/AIDS and Other Immunodeficiencies	p. 177
Interventions for Clients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity	p. 185
Altered Cell Growth and Cancer Development	p. 193
General Interventions for Clients with Cancer	p. 199
Interventions for Clients with Infection	p. 209
Problems of Oxygenation: Management of Clients with Problems of the Respiratory Tract
Assessment of the Respiratory System	p. 217
Interventions for Clients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy	p. 231
Interventions for Clients with Noninfectious Problems of the Upper Respiratory Tract	p. 245
Interventions for Clients with Noninfectious Problems of the Lower Respiratory Tract	p. 257
Interventions for Clients with Infectious Problems of the Lower Respiratory Tract	p. 275
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Respiratory Problems	p. 291
Problems of Cardiac Output and Tissue Perfusion: Management of Clients with problems of the Cardiovascular System
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System	p. 303
Interventions for Clients with Dysrhythmias	p. 317
Interventions for Clients with Cardiac Problems	p. 335
Interventions for Clients with Vascular Problems	p. 349
Interventions for Clients with Shock	p. 363
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Acute Coronary Syndromes	p. 373
Problems of Tissue Perfusion: Management of Clients with Problems of the Hematologic System
Assessment of the Hematologic System	p. 385
Interventions for Clients with Hematologic Problems	p. 393
Problems of Mobility, Sensation, and Cognition: Management of Clients with Problems of the Nervous System
Assessment of the Nervous System	p. 405
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain	p. 413
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord	p. 419
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System	p. 423
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Neurologic Problems	p. 427
Problems of Sensation: Management of Clients with Problems of the Sensory System
Assessment of the Eye and Vision	p. 437
Interventions for Clients with Eye and Vision Problems	p. 443
Assessment of the Ear and Hearing	p. 451
Interventions for Clients with Ear and Hearing Problems	p. 455
Problems of Mobility: Management of Clients with Problems of the Musculoskeletal System
Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System	p. 463
Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Problems	p. 471
Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Trauma	p. 481
Problems of Digestion, Nutrition, and Elimination: Management of Clients with Problems of the Gastrointestinal System
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System	p. 491
Interventions for Clients with Oral Cavity Problems	p. 497
Interventions for Clients with Esophageal Problems	p. 503
Interventions for Clients with Stomach Disorders	p. 511
Interventions for Clients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders	p. 519
Interventions for Clients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders	p. 529
Interventions for Clients with Liver Problems	p. 539
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas	p. 549
Interventions for Clients with Malnutrition and Obesity	p. 557
Problems of Regulation and Metabolism: Management of Clients with Problems of the Endocrine System
Assessment of the Endocrine System	p. 565
Interventions for Clients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems	p. 575
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands	p. 587
Interventions for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus	p. 599
Problems of Protection: Management of Clients with Problems of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails	p. 613
Interventions for Clients with Skin Problems	p. 617
Interventions for Clients with Burns	p. 623
Problems of Excretion: Management of Clients with Problems of the Renal/Urinary System
Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System	p. 633
Interventions for Clients with Urinary Problems	p. 641
Interventions for Clients with Renal Disorders	p. 649
Interventions for Clients with Acute and Chronic Renal Failure	p. 657
Problems of Reproduction: Management of Clients with Problems of the Reproductive System
Assessment of the Reproductive System	p. 669
Interventions for Clients with Breast Disorders	p. 675
Interventions for Clients with Gynecologic Problems	p. 681
Interventions for Male Clients with Reproductive Problems	p. 687
Interventions for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 693
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