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BASIC NURSING
Basic NursingEssentials for Practice
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Sixth Edition

By
Patricia Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN, CMAC, Research Scientist, Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Anne Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN, Chair, Department of Primary Care & Health Systems Nursing, 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

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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: 27 Sep 2008
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