Fundamentals of Nursing Care

by Burton, Marti A., RN; Ludwig, Linda J. May, RN

• ISBN13: 9780803639744
• ISBN10: 0803639740
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-10-10
• Publisher: F A Davis Co

Summary

Think. Learn. Do. Take a fresh, new approach to nursing fundamentals that teaches students how to think, learn, and do while they make the ‘connections’ each step of the way. From the text through wealth of resources online at DavisPlus, the thoroughly revised and updated 2nd Edition continues to meet the needs of today’s students. A practical, student-oriented focus helps LPN students to master safe and effective nursing care by developing the critical thinking and problem solving skills they need to excel in clinical practice. Click here for a preview of the text and resources. "I have been teaching the Practical Nurse for many years and have used many textbooks. I have found some texts much too wordy and laden with information above the level of PN education. That is not to say that a PN text should be simple - but it should be written at the level of the PN and inclusive of material necessary for them to have a positive outcome on the NCLEX exam. This text does both. I particularly like the easy read, the knowledge connection, the reasonable cost and the lay-out of the skill acquisition. Along with the Skill videos that we purchased last year, teaching fundamentals is a dream." Doreen K. Biondolillo RN MSN Associate Professor SCCC Eastern Campus Selden, NY

Table of Contents

CONTENTS IN BRIEF I. Introduction to Nursing 1. The Vista of Nursing 2. Health Care Delivery and Economics 3. Nursing Ethics and Law 4. The Nursing Process and Decision Making 5. Documentation II. Communicating and Understanding 6. Communication and Relationships 7. Promoting Health and Wellness 8. Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects of Care 9. Growth and Development throughout the Lifespan 10. Loss, Grief, and Dying 11. Complementary and Alternative Medicine III. Nursing Basics 12. Patient Teaching 13. Safety 14. Medical Asepsis and Infection Control 15. Personal Care 16. Moving and Positioning Patients 17. Vital Signs 18. Applying Heat and Cold 19. Pain Management, Rest, and Restorative Sleep 20. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge 21. Physical Assessment 22. Surgical Asepsis IV. Clinical Skills and Care 23. Nutrition 24. Nutritional Care and Support 25. Diagnostic Tests 26. Wound Care 27. Musculoskeletal Care 28. Respiratory Care 29. Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance 30. Bowel Elimination and Care 31. Urinary Elimination and Care 32. Care of Elderly Patients 33. Care of the Surgical Patient 34. Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens V. Medical Administration 35. Research and Preparing Medications 36. Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications 37. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections 38. Peripheral IV Therapy