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Essentials for Practice
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Sixth Edition
By
Patricia Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, CMAC, Research Scientist, Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
Anne Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN, Associate Dean and Professor, Southern Illinois University, School of Nursing, Edwardsville, IL
Description
This user-friendly textbook provides complete coverage of the essential nursing principles, concepts, and skills that are the foundation
of a solid nursing education. The 6th edition features enhanced readability, an engaging format, and a new Companion CD. It consistently
follows the 5-step nursing process framework with a strong focus on critical thinking that provides readers with a solid base for clinicals.
As readers follow case studies through each clinical chapter, concrete examples illustrate how to address cultural diversity, teaching,
assessment, evidence-based practice, and much more.
Contents
UNIT ONE CONCEPTS IN HEALTH CARE
Ch. 1 Health and Wellness
Ch. 2 The Health Care Delivery System
Ch.
3 Community Based Nursing Practice
NEW!
Ch. 4 Legal Principles in Nursing
Ch. 5 Ethics
UNIT
TWO PROCESSES IN NURSING CARE
Ch. 6 Critical Thinking and Nursing Judgment
Ch. 7 Nursing Process
Ch.
8 Documentation & Reporting
Ch. 9 Communication
Ch. 10 Patient Education
UNIT THREE CRITICAL THINKING
IN NURSING PRACTICE
Ch. 11 Infection Control
Ch. 12 Vital Signs
Ch. 13 Health Assessment and Physical
Examination
Ch. 14 Administering Medications
Ch. 15 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balances
UNIT
FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR CARING
Ch. 16 Caring in Nursing Practice
Ch. 17 Cultural Diversity
Ch. 18 Spirituality
Ch.
19 Growth and Development
Ch. 20 Self-Concept and Sexuality
Ch. 21 Family Context in Nursing
Ch. 22 Stress and Coping
Ch.
23 Loss and Grief
Ch. 24 Managing Patient Care
UNIT FIVE CARING FOR PATIENTS? BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
Ch.
25 Exercise and Activity
Ch. 26 Safety
Ch. 27 Hygiene
Ch. 28 Oxygenation
Ch. 29 Sleep
Ch. 30 Promoting
Comfort
Ch. 31 Nutrition
Ch. 32 Urinary Elimination
Ch. 33 Bowel Elimination
UNIT SIX CARING
FOR PATIENTS? SPECIAL NEEDS
Ch. 34 Immobility
Ch. 35 Skin Integrity and Wound Care
Ch. 36 Sensory
Alterations
Ch. 37 Surgical Patient
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 1200 pages, publication date: APR-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03937-6
ISBN-10: 0-323-03937-5
Imprint: MOSBY
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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