Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Ignatavicius, Donna D.; Workman, M. Linda

• ISBN13: 9780721687629
• ISBN10: 0721687628
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

This innovative medical-surgical resource features a unique collaborative approach that helps readers understand the multidisciplinary nature of medical-surgical care by presenting all medical, surgical, nursing, and other interventions through the framework of the nursing process. In addition to comprehensive med-surg coverage, this book incorporates cutting-edge content in areas such as emergency and mass casualty nursing and genetics. Also features extensive NCLEX examination preparation materials, including Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination features.

Table of Contents

UNIT 1 Health Promotion and Illness
Critical Thinking in the Role of the Medical-Surgical Nurse	1	(17)
Community-Based Care	18	(8)
Introduction to Managed Care and Case Management	26	(4)
Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies	30	(6)
Health Care of Older Adults	36	(15)
UNIT 2 Biopsychosocial Concepts Related to Health Care
Cultural Aspects of Health	51	(10)
Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign	61	(34)
Substance Abuse	95	(11)
End-of-Life Care	106	(13)
Rehabilitation Concepts for Acute and Chronic Problems	119	(20)
UNIT 3 Management of Clients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	139	(20)
Interventions for Clients with Fluid Imbalances	159	(14)
Interventions for Clients with Electrolyte Imbalances	173	(22)
Infusion Therapy	195	(19)
Acid-Base Balance	214	(9)
Interventions for Clients with Acid-Base Imbalances	223	(14)
UNIT 4 Management of Perioperative Clients
Interventions for Preoperative Clients	237	(23)
Interventions for Intraoperative Clients	260	(25)
Interventions for Postoperative Clients	285	(22)
UNIT 5 Problems of Protection: Management of Clients with Problems of the Immune System
Concepts of Inflammation and the Immune Response	307	(21)
Interventions for Clients with Connective Tissue Disease	328	(36)
Interventions for Clients with HIV/AIDS and Other Immunodeficiences	364	(28)
Interventions for Clients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity	392	(15)
Altered Cell Growth and Cancer Development	407	(16)
Interventions for Clients with Cancer	423	(22)
Interventions for Clients with Infection	445	(22)
UNIT 6 Problems of Oxygenation: Management of Clients with Problems of the Respiratory Tract
Assessment of the Respiratory System	467	(22)
Interventions for Clients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy	489	(19)
Interventions for Clients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems	508	(21)
Interventions for Clients with Noninfections Lower Respiratory Problems	529	(42)
Interventions for Clients with Infectious Respiratory Problems	571	(20)
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Respiratory Problems	591	(28)
UNIT 7 Problems of Cardiac Output and Tissue Perfusion: Management of Clients with Problems of the Cardiovascular System
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System	619	(35)
Interventions for Clients with Dysrhythmias	654	(44)
Interventions for Clients with Cardiac Problems	698	(30)
Interventions for Clients with Vascular Problems	728	(43)
Interventions for Clients with Shock	771	(18)
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Coronary Artery Disease	789	(30)
UNIT 8 Problems of Tissue Perfusion: Management of Clients with Problems of the Hematologic System
Assessment of the Hematologic System	819	(17)
Interventions for Clients with Hematologic Problems	836	(35)
UNIT 9 Problems of Mobility, Sensation, and Cognition: Management of Clients with Problems of the Nervous System
Assessment of the Nervous System	871	(26)
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain	897	(28)
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord	925	(28)
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System	953	(20)
Interventions for Critically Ill Clients with Neurologic Problems	973	(38)
UNIT 10 Problems of Sensation: Management of Clients with Problems of the Sensory System
Assessment of the Eye and Vision	1011	(13)
Interventions for Clients with Eye and Vision Problems	1024	(24)
Assessment of the Ear and Hearing	1048	(13)
Interventions for Clients with Ear and Hearing Problems	1061	(20)
UNIT 11 Problems of Mobility: Management of Clients with Problems of the Musculoskeletal System
Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System	1081	(13)
Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Problems	1094	(31)
Interventions for Clients with Musculoskeletal Trauma	1125	(34)
UNIT 12 Problems of Digestion, Nutrition, and Elimination: Management of Clients with Problems of the Gastrointestinal System
Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System	1159	(19)
Interventions for Clients with Oral Cavity Problems	1178	(14)
Interventions for Clients with Esophageal Problems	1192	(23)
Interventions for Clients with Stomach Disorders	1215	(25)
Interventions for Clients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders	1240	(26)
Interventions for Clients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders	1266	(32)
Interventions for Clients with Liver Problems	1298	(29)
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Gallbladder and Pancreas	1327	(29)
Interventions for Clients with Malnutrition and Obesity	1356	(29)
UNIT 13 Problems of Regulation and Metabolism: Management of Clients with Problems of the Endocrine System
Assessment of the Endocrine System	1385	(14)
Interventions for Clients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems	1399	(24)
Interventions for Clients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands	1423	(17)
Interventions for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus	1440	(55)
UNIT 14 Problems of Protection: Management of Clients with Problems of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails	1495	(19)
Interventions for Clients with Skin Problems	1514	(41)
Interventions for Clients with Burns	1555	(34)
UNIT 15 Problems of Excretion: Management of Clients with Problems of the Renal/Urinary System
Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System	1589	(25)
Interventions for Clients with Urinary Problems	1614	(28)
Interventions for Clients with Renal Disorders	1642	(22)
Interventions for Clients with Acute and Chronic Renal Failure	1664	(43)
UNIT 16 Problems of Reproduction: Management of Clients with Problems of the Reproductive System
Assessment of the Reproductive System	1707	(23)
Interventions for Clients with Breast Disorders	1730	(21)
Interventions for Clients with Gynecologic Problems	1751	(31)
Interventions for Male Clients with Reproductive Problems	1782	(23)
Interventions for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases	1805
Appendixes
1 Abbreviations	1826
2 Screening Guidelines for Secondary Prevention of Select Cancers in Asymptomatic People	1832
3 Clinical Pathways	1833