Nursing Interventions and Collaborative Management To order this title, and for more information, click here Sixth Edition
By Pamela Swearingen, RN, Special Project Editor, Grand Rapids, MN
Description Designed for use in the clinical setting, Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing Care covers everything that nurses need to know about commonly
encountered medical-surgical conditions to more effectively manage patients and improve outcomes. It describes treatment in terms of
specific timeframes and desired outcomes, making it easier to set realistic goals and evaluate patient care. A consistent, reader-friendly
format makes information easy to find and easy to use. Written by a wide range of clinical experts, this is an essential resource for
planning patient care and preparing care plans!
Contents
Chapter 1: General Concepts in Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients
Perioperative Care
Pain
Prolonged
Bedrest
Cancer Care
Psychosocial Support
Psychosocial Support for the Patient's Family and Significant Others
Older
Adult Care
Palliative and End-Of-Life Care
Chapter 2: Respiratory Disorders
Acute Respiratory Disorders
Acute
Respiratory Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Restrictive Pulmonary Disorder
Chapter 3: Cardiovascular
Disorders
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
Inflammatory Heart Disorders
Valvular Heart Disorders
Cardiovascular
Conditions Secondary to Other Disease Processes
Dysrhythmias
Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System
Chapter
4: Renal-Urinary Disorders
Renal Disorders
Renal Failure
Renal Dialysis
Care of the Renal Transplant
Recipient
Disorders of the Urinary Tract
Urinary Disorders Secondary to Other Disease Processes
Urinary Diversions
Chapter
5: Neurologic Disorders
Inflammatory Disorders of the Nervous System
Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System
Traumatic
Disorders of the Nervous System
Vascular Disorders of the Nervous System
Seizures and Epilepsy
General Care of Patients
With Neurologic Disorders
Chapter 6: Endocrine Disorders
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
Disorders
of the Parathyroid Glands
Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
Diabetes Mellitus
Chapter
7: Gastrointestinal Disorders
Disorders of the Mouth and Esophagus
Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines
Intestinal
Inflammatory Processes
Abdominal Trauma
Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
Pancreatitis
Chapter 8: Hematologic
Disorders
Disorders of the Red Blood Cells
Disorders of Coagulation
Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal
Disorders
Arthritic Disorders
Muscular and Connective Tissue Disorders
Skeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal
Surgical Procedures
Chapter 10: Reproductive Disorders
Gynecologic Disorders
Ectopic Pregnancy
Benign
Prostatic Hypertrophy
Chapter 11: Providing Care for Patients With Special Needs
Caring For Individuals
With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease
Providing Nutritional Support
Managing Wound Care
Appendixes:
One:
Infection Prevention and Control
Two: Laboratory Tests Discussed in this Manual: Normal Values
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