This is a comprehensive presentation of medical-surgical nursing, or the nursing care of ill adults. It offers a synthesis of basic A&P, pathophysiology, medical management and nursing care. "Bridge to Home Healthcare" boxes are completely new or revised. There are a total of 37 home healthcare topics in this edition. "Management and Delegation" boxes present the primary concerns nurses need to address when delegating care activities to assistive personnel. "Care Plans" have been redesigned to be more reader-friendly. Each body system unit is introduced with a brief review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the body system. These have been revised for clarity and relevance of presentation.
"Alternative Therapy" boxes present nontraditional therapies used by clients and healthcare providers to treat various conditions. "Clinical Pathways" are excerpted from actual pathways being used in specific hospitals, and are now accompanied by a guide to show the student what should occur during specific times in the pathway, and how to stay on track when caring for the patient. There is a companion CD-ROM with over 700 NCLEX-style review questions, case studies with multiple-choice questions and a summary care plan, and discussions for the "Thinking Critically" questions.
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