Foundations of Basic Nursing

by White, Lois; Duncan, Gena; Baumle, Wendy

• ISBN13: 9781428317741
• ISBN10: 1428317740
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780357768747, 9781401826963
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-27
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

FOUNDATIONS OF BASIC NURSING 3rd Edition lays the foundation of introductory material for a practical or vocational nursing and focuses on fundamental concepts such as holistic care, legal responsibilities, communication, and client teaching. Step-by-step basic, intermediate and advanced nursing procedures are presented with full color photos and figures further illustrating the skill. New content includes a section on self-concept that considers how the factors affecting self-concept impact client coping and the promotion of physical and mental wellness, and material on spirituality which prepares the nurse to integrate client spiritual considerations into nursing care. Abundant special features, NCLEX style questions, and the loaded new StudyWARE CD-ROM make this an engaging, user-friendly resource.

Table of Contents

Student Nurse Skills for Success

Holistic Care

Nursing History, Education, and Organizations

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

The Health Care Environment

The Health Care Delivery System

Arenas of Care

Communication

Communication

Client Teaching

Nursing Process/Documentation/Informatics

Developmental and Psychosocial Concerns

Lifespan Development

Cultural Considerations

Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety

Loss, Grief, and Death

Health Promotion

Wellness Concepts

Self-concept (NEW)

Spirituality (NEW)

Complementary/Alternative Therapies

Basic Nutrition

Rest and Sleep

Safety/Hygiene

Infection Control

Infection Control/Asepsis

Standard Precautions and Isolation

Bioterrorism (NEW)

Fundamental Nursing Care

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Medication Administration and IV Therapy

Assessment

Pain Management

Diagnostic Tests

Nursing Procedures

Basic Procedures

Intermediate Procedures

Advanced Procedures

NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011

Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols

English/Spanish Words and Phrases

Glossary

Index

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