Study Guide to Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Smeltzer, Suzanne C.; Bare, Brenda G.; Hinkle, Janice L.; Cheever, Kerry H.; Boyer, Mary Jo

• ISBN13: 9780781765435
• ISBN10: 0781765439
• Edition: 11th
• Format: Study Guide
• Copyright: 2006-12-04
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

The perfect companion to Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Eleventh Edition, this exemplary study tool helps you better understand the concepts, techniques, and disease processes detailed in the textbook. Authoritative and easy to use, the Study Guide provides you with abundant opportunities for review and self-assessment using a range of learning exercises designed to highlight your strengths and identify areas in need of further study.

Table of Contents

Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice	p. 1
Community-Based Nursing Practice	p. 8
Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process	p. 12
Health Education and Health Promotion	p. 21
Health Assessment	p. 26
Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation	p. 31
Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness	p. 40
Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing	p. 46
Genetics Perspectives in Nursing	p. 49
Chronic Illness and Disability	p. 53
Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation	p. 57
Health Care of the Older Adult	p. 64
Pain Management	p. 70
Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbances	p. 76
Shock and Multisystem Failure	p. 87
Oncelogy: Nursing Management in Cancer Care	p. 95
End-of Life Care	p. 104
Preoperative Nursing Management	p. 107
Intraoperative Nursing Management	p. 113
Postoperative Nursing Management	p. 118
Assessment of Respiratory Function	p. 125
Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders	p. 132
Management of Patient With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders	p. 139
Management of Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	p. 148
Respiratory Care Modalities	p. 154
Assessment of Cardiovascular Function	p. 163
Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems	p. 171
Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders	p. 179
Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders	p. 187
Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease	p. 193
Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation	p. 200
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension	p. 207
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders	p. 212
Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function	p. 221
Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders	p. 227
Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities	p. 234
Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders	p. 239
Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders	p. 244
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders	p. 252
Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders	p. 258
Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus	p. 262
Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders	p. 272
Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function	p. 280
Management of Patients With Renal Disorders	p. 283
Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders	p. 290
Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes	p. 295
Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders	p. 302
Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders	p. 309
Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes	p. 315
Assessment of Immune Function	p. 320
Management of Patients With Immunodeficiency	p. 324
Management of Patients With HIV and AIDS	p. 327
Assessment and Management of Patients With Allergic Disorders	p. 331
Assessment and Management of Patients With Rheumatic Disorders	p. 335
Assessment of Integumentary Function	p. 341
Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems	p. 345
Management of Patients With Burn Injury	p. 352
Assessment and Management of Patients With Eye and Vision Disorders	p. 358
Assessment and Management of Patients With Hearing and Balance Disorders	p. 365
Assessment of Neurologic Function	p. 370
Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction	p. 376
Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders	p. 382
Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma	p. 386
Management of Patients With Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies	p. 391
Management of Patients With Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders	p. 395
Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function	p. 400
Musculoskeletal Care Modalities	p. 404
Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders	p. 411
Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma	p. 415
Management of Patients With Infectious Diseases	p. 422
Emergency Nursing	p. 428
Terrorism, Mass Casualty, and Disaster Nursing	p. 433
Answer Key	p. 437
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