Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

by Donnelly-Moreno, Loretta A; Moseley, Brigitte

• ISBN13: 9781975172237
• ISBN10: 197517223X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781975211783
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781496351333
• Edition: 13th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-12-02
• Publisher: LWW
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Summary

Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition, continues a long tradition of success and equips LPN/LVN students with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment and embrace expanding opportunities in medical-surgical nursing practice. Easy to read and optimized for today’s visual learners, this approachable yet comprehensive text clearly details the common adult disorders treated medically and surgically and the basic concepts students need to deliver safe, effective patient care. Coverage is presented at a level ideal for practical/vocational nursing students, accompanied by vibrant photos and illustrations that clarify challenging material and reinforce essential understanding.
 
Updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice, this 13th Edition ensures a mastery of essential concepts, emphasizes health promotion in accordance with the Healthy People 2030 initiative, and strengthen students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment capabilities.  
 
 

Table of Contents

• UNIT 1 Nursing Roles and Responsibilities 
  • Chapter 1           Concepts and Trends in Healthcare
  • Chapter 2           Settings and Models for Nursing Care
  • Chapter 4           Interviewing and Physical Assessment
  • Chapter 5           Legal and Ethical Issues
  • Chapter 6           Leadership Roles and Management Functions
• UNIT 2 Client Care Concerns
  • Chapter 7           Nurse–Client Relationships
  • Chapter 8           Cultural Care Considerations
  • Chapter 9           Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies
  • Chapter 10         End-of-Life Care
• UNIT 3 Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Chapter 11         Pain Management
  • Chapter 12         Infection
  • Chapter 13         Intravenous Therapy
  • Chapter 14         Perioperative Care
  • Chapter 15         Disaster Situations
• UNIT 4 Caring for Clients With Multisystem Disorders
  • Chapter 16         Caring for Clients With Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Imbalances
  • Chapter 17         Caring for Clients in Shock
  • Chapter 18         Caring for Clients With Cancer
• UNIT 5 Caring for Clients With Respiratory Disorders
  • Chapter 19         Introduction to the Respiratory System
  • Chapter 20         Caring for Clients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
  • Chapter 21         Caring for Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders 
• UNIT 6 Caring for Clients With Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Chapter 22         Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
  • Chapter 23         Caring for Clients With Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
  • Chapter 24         Caring for Clients With Valvular Disorders of the Heart
  • Chapter 25         Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels 
  • Chapter 26         Caring for Clients With Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Chapter 27         Caring for Clients With Hypertension
  • Chapter 28         Caring for Clients With Heart Failure
  • Chapter 29         Caring for Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
• UNIT 7 Caring for Clients With Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders
  • Chapter 30         Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems
  • Chapter 31         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
  • Chapter 32         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lymphatic System

• UNIT 8 Caring for Clients With Immune Disorders
  • Chapter 33         Introduction to the Immune System
  • Chapter 34         Caring for Clients With Immune-Mediated Disorders
  • Chapter 35         Caring for Clients With HIV/AIDS
• UNIT 9 Caring for Clients With Neurologic Disorders
  • Chapter 36         Introduction to the Nervous System
  • Chapter 37         Caring for Clients With Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
  • Chapter 38         Caring for Clients With Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Chapter 39         Caring for Clients With Head and Spinal Cord Trauma 
  • Chapter 40         Caring for Clients With Neurologic Deficits
• UNIT 10 Caring for Clients With Sensory Disorders
  • Chapter 41         Introduction to the Sensory System
  • Chapter 42         Caring for Clients With Eye Disorders
  • Chapter 43         Caring for Clients With Ear Disorders
• UNIT 11 Caring for Clients With Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Chapter 44         Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures
  • Chapter 45         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Chapter 46         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Chapter 47         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, or Pancreas
  • Chapter 48         Caring for Clients With Ostomies
• UNIT 12 Caring for Clients With Endocrine Disorders
  • Chapter 49         Introduction to the Endocrine System
  • Chapter 50         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Endocrine System
  • Chapter 51         Caring for Clients With Diabetes Mellitus
• UNIT 13 Caring for Clients With Breast and Reproductive Disorders
  • Chapter 52         Introduction to the Female and Male Reproductive Systems
  • Chapter 53         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
  • Chapter 54         Caring for Clients With Breast Disorders
  • Chapter 55         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
  • Chapter 56         Caring for Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections
• UNIT 14 Caring for Clients With Urinary and Renal Disorders
  • Chapter 57         Introduction to the Urinary System
  • Chapter 58         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters
  • Chapter 59         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra
• UNIT 15 Caring for Clients With Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Chapter 60         Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
  • Chapter 61         Caring for Clients Requiring Orthopedic Treatment 
  • Chapter 62         Caring for Clients With Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries
  • Chapter 63         Caring for Clients With Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders
• UNIT 16 Caring for Clients With Integumentary Disorders
  • Chapter 64         Introduction to the Integumentary System
  • Chapter 65         Caring for Clients With Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders
  • Chapter 66         Caring for Clients With Burns
• UNIT 17 Caring for Clients With Psychobiologic Disorders
  • Chapter 67         Interaction of Body and Mind
  • Chapter 68         Caring for Clients With Anxiety Disorders
  • Chapter 69         Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders
  • Chapter 70         Caring for Clients With Eating Disorders 
  • Chapter 71         Caring for Clients With Substance Use Disorders
  • Chapter 72         Caring for Clients With Dementia and Thought Disorders 
• References and Suggested Readings (available on thePoint)
• Appendix A Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms
• Appendix B Laboratory Values (available on thePoint)
• Glossary 
• Index