Study Guide to Accompany Fundamentals of Nursing : Human Health and Function

by Ruth F. Craven; Constance J. Hirnle

• ISBN13: 9780781719117
• ISBN10: 0781719119
• Edition: 3rd
• Copyright: 1999-11-01
• Publisher: Lppncott W & W

Summary

Whether you're preparing for exams or building the skills needed for effective nursing practice, this handy study guide has what you need! Formatted to accompany Fundamentals of Nursing, Fourth Edition, the guide offers a wealth of exercises to reinforce understanding and provide opportunities to practice what you've learned.

Table of Contents

Conceptual Foundations of Nursing
The Delivery of Nursing Care
The Changing Face of Nursing	p. 3
Community-Based Nursing and Continuity of Care	p. 6
Concepts Essential for Professional Nursing
The Profession of Nursing	p. 9
Nursing Theory and Conceptual Frameworks	p. 13
Values	p. 16
Ethical and Legal Concerns	p. 19
Nurse Leader and Manager	p. 23
Nursing Research: Evidence-Based Care	p. 26
The Nursing Process: Framework for Clinical Nursing Therapeutics
Nursing Process: Foundation for Practice	p. 30
Nursing Assessment	p. 34
Nursing Diagnosis	p. 38
Outcome Identification and Planning	p. 41
Implementation and Evaluation	p. 44
Critical Thinking	p. 48
Communication of the Nursing Process: Documenting and Reporting
Concepts Essential for Human Functioning and Nursing Management
Health and Wellness	p. 54
Lifespan Development	p. 59
The Older Adult	p. 63
Individual, Family, and Community	p. 66
Culture and Ethnicity	p. 70
Communication: The Nurse-Client Relationship	p. 76
Client Education	p. 82
Care Management	p. 85
Essential Assessment Components
Health Assessment of Human Function	p. 89
Vital Sign Assessment	p. 93
Selected Clinical Nursing Therapeutics
Asepsis and Infection Control	p. 98
Medication Administration	p. 104
Intravenous Therapy	p. 109
Perioperative Nursing	p. 112
Human Function and Clinical Nursing Therapeutics
Health Perception and Health Management
Safety	p. 119
Health Maintenance	p. 125
Activity and Exercise	p. 128
Self-Care and Hygiene	p. 132
Mobility and Body Mechanics	p. 132
Oxygenation: Respiratory Function	p. 138
Oxygenation: Cardiovascular Function	p. 143
Nutrition and Metabolism
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance	p. 148
Nutrition	p. 151
Skin Integrity and Wound Healing	p. 156
The Body's Defense Against Infection	p. 161
Elimination
Urinary Elimination	p. 165
Bowel Elimination	p. 170
Sleep and Rest
Sleep and Rest	p. 174
Cognition and Perception
Pain Perception and Management	p. 177
Sensory Perception	p. 182
Cognitive Processes	p. 186
Self-Perception and Self-Concept
Self-Concept	p. 190
Roles and Relationships
Families and Their Relationships	p. 193
Loss and Grieving	p. 198
Coping and Stress Management
Stress, Coping, and Adaptation	p. 202
Sexuality and Reproduction
Human Sexuality	p. 206
Values and Beliefs
Spiritual Health	p. 210
Answers	p. 213
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