Textbook of Basic Nursing, Eighth Edition, with Bonus CD-ROM

by Rosdahl, Caroline Bunker; Kowalski, Mary T.

• ISBN13: 9780781752954
• ISBN10: 0781752957
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-10
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Now in its Ninth Edition, this comprehensive all-in-one textbook covers the entire LPN/LVN curriculum and all content areas of the NCLEX-PN®. Coverage includes anatomy and physiology, nursing process, growth and development, nursing skills, and pharmacology, as well as medical-surgical, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and psychiatric-mental health nursing. The book is written in a student-friendly style and has an attractive full-color design, with numerous illustrations, tables, and boxes. Bound-in multimedia CD-ROMs include audio pronunciations, clinical simulations, videos, animations, and a simulated NCLEX-PN® exam. This edition's comprehensive ancillary package includes curriculum materials, PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and a test generator of NCLEX-PN®-style questions.

Table of Contents

Foundations of Nursing
The Nature of Nursing
The Origins of Nursing	p. 3
Beginning Your Nursing Career	p. 12
The Healthcare Delivery System	p. 24
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing	p. 38
Personal and Environmental Health
Basic Human Needs	p. 53
Health and Wellness	p. 60
Community Health	p. 75
Transcultural Healthcare	p. 85
Development Throughout the Life Cycle
The Family	p. 103
Infancy and Childhood	p. 113
Adolescence	p. 127
Early and Middle Adulthood	p. 134
Older Adulthood and Aging	p. 141
Death and Dying	p. 148
Structure and Function
Organization of the Human Body	p. 155
The Integumentary System	p. 169
Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	p. 179
The Musculoskeletal System	p. 194
The Nervous System	p. 215
The Endocrine System	p. 231
The Sensory System	p. 243
The Cardiovascular System	p. 255
The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems	p. 268
The Immune System	p. 281
The Respiratory System	p. 290
The Digestive System	p. 300
The Urinary System	p. 314
The Male Reproductive System	p. 326
The Female Reproductive System	p. 332
Nutrition and Diet Therapy
Basic Nutrition	p. 343
Transcultural and Social Aspects of Nutrition	p. 371
Diet Therapy and Special Diets	p. 381
Nursing Care Skills
The Nursing Process
Introduction to the Nursing Process	p. 405
Nursing Assessment	p. 414
Nursing Diagnosis and Planning	p. 421
Implementing and Evaluating Care	p. 428
Documenting and Reporting	p. 435
Safety in the Healthcare Facility
The Healthcare Facility Environment	p. 451
Emergency Preparedness	p. 460
Microbiology and Defense Against Disease	p. 468
Medical Asepsis	p. 480
Infection Control	p. 492
Emergency Care and First Aid	p. 501
Client Care
Therapeutic Communication Skills	p. 533
Admission, Transfer, and Discharge	p. 546
Vital Signs	p. 561
Data Collection in Client Care	p. 582
Body Mechanics and Positioning	p. 611
Beds and Bed Making	p. 643
Personal Hygiene and Skin Care	p. 653
Elimination	p. 677
Specimen Collection	p. 699
Bandages and Binders	p. 714
Heat and Cold Applications	p. 722
Client Comfort and Pain Management	p. 733
Preoperative and Postoperative Care	p. 743
Surgical Asepsis	p. 766
Wound Care	p. 780
Care of the Dying Person	p. 791
Pharmacology and Administration of Medications
Review of Mathematics	p. 803
Introduction to Pharmacology	p. 810
Classification of Medications	p. 820
Administration of Medications	p. 858
Nursing Throughout the Life Cycle
Maternal and Newborn Nursing
Normal Pregnancy	p. 899
Normal Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Care	p. 928
Care of the Normal Newborn	p. 952
High-Risk Pregnancy and Childbirth	p. 980
The High-Risk Newborn	p. 1003
Sexuality, Fertility, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases	p. 1015
Pediatric Nursing
Fundamentals of Pediatric Nursing	p. 1035
Care of the Infant, Toddler, or Preschooler	p. 1061
Care of the School-Age Child or Adolescent	p. 1106
The Child or Adolescent With Special Needs	p. 1119
Adult Care Nursing
Skin Disorders	p. 1143
Disorders in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance	p. 1164
Musculoskeletal Disorders	p. 1175
Nervous System Disorders	p. 1205
Endocrine Disorders	p. 1236
Sensory System Disorders	p. 1266
Cardiovascular Disorders	p. 1286
Blood and Lymph Disorders	p. 1315
Cancer	p. 1332
Allergic, Immune, and Autoimmune Disorders	p. 1350
HIV and AIDS	p. 1360
Respiratory Disorders	p. 1371
Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Care	p. 1402
Digestive Disorders	p. 1419
Urinary Disorders	p. 1462
Male Reproductive Disorders	p. 1490
Female Reproductive Disorders	p. 1506
Gerontological Nursing
Gerontology: The Aging Adult	p. 1535
Dementias and Related Disorders	p. 1552
Mental Health Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing	p. 1569
Substance Abuse	p. 1609
Nursing in a Variety of Settings
Extended Care	p. 1637
Rehabilitation Nursing	p. 1644
Ambulatory Nursing	p. 1661
Home Care Nursing	p. 1670
Hospice Nursing	p. 1677
Your Career
The Transition to Practicing Nurse
From Student to Graduate Nurse	p. 1693
Career Opportunities and Job-Seeking Skills	p. 1705
Advancement and Leadership in Nursing	p. 1719
Bibliography	p. 1727
Key English-to-Spanish Healthcare Phrases	p. 1743
Key Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in Healthcare	p. 1746
Normal Values and Reference Tables	p. 1756
Medical Terminology	p. 1762
Standard Precautions	p. 1767
Answers to NCLEX-Style Review Questions	p. 1770
Glossary	p. 1777
Index	p. 1819
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