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MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 2-Volume Set
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Eighth Edition

By
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CPSN, CWCN, FAPWCA, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Jane Hawks, DNSc, RN, BC, Professor of Nursing, Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, NE

Description
Medical-Surgical Nursing: Clinical Management for Positive Outcomes, 8th Edition takes you from basic to advanced medical-surgical nursing with an enhanced multimedia package that makes it easier to learn and apply concepts. This text provides a reliable foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions. The roles of various healthcare professionals in managing each disorder and are clearly outlined, and evidence-based practice and clinical guidelines are integrated throughout the text.

Contents


Unit I - Foundations of Practice

1. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
2. Health Assessment
3. Critical Thinking
4. Complementary and Alternative Therapies



Unit II - Health Care Delivery Systems

5. Ambulatory Health Care
6. Acute Health Care
7. Critical Care
8. Home Health Care
9. Long-Term Care
10. Rehabilitation



Unit III - Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology Review: Body Fluid Compartments and Cellular Function


11. Clients with Fluid Imbalances
12. Clients with Electrolyte Imbalances
13. Acid-Base Balance
14. Clients Having Surgery



Unit IV - Physiologic Foundations
Anatomy and Physiology Review: Physiologic Genomics


15. Perspectives in Genetics
16. Perspectives in Oncology
17. Clients with Cancer
18. Clients with Wounds
19. Perspectives on Infectious Disease and Bioterrorism



Unit V - Psychosocial Foundations
Anatomy and Physiology Review: Arousal, Pain, and Conscious Awareness


20. Clients with Pain
21. Perspectives in Palliative Care
22. Clients with Sleep and Rest Disorders and Fatigue
23. Clients with Psychosocial and Mental Health Concerns
24. Clients with Substance Abuse Disorders



Unit VI – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Musculoskeletal System


25. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
26. Management of Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
27. Management of Clients with Musculoskeletal Trauma or Overuse



Unit VII – Nutritional Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Nutritional (Gastrointestinal) System


28. Assessment of Nutrition and the Digestive System
29. Management of Clients with Malnutrition
30. Management of Clients with Ingestive Disorders
31. Management of Clients with Digestive Disorders



Unit VIII – Elimination Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Elimination Systems


32. Assessment of Elimination
33. Management of Clients with Intestinal Disorders
34. Management of Clients with Urinary Disorders
35. Management of Clients with Renal Disorders
36. Management of Clients with Renal Failure



Unit IX – Sexuality and Reproductive Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Reproductive Systems


37. Assessment of the Reproductive System
38. Management of Men with Reproductive Disorders
39. Management of Women with Reproductive Disorders
40. Management of Clients with Breast Disorders
41. Management of Clients with Sexually Transmitted Infections



Unit X – Metabolic Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Metabolic Systems


42. Assessment of the Endocrine and Metabolic Systems
43. Management of Clients with Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
44. Management of Clients with Adrenal and Pituitary Disorders
45. Management of Clients with Diabetes Mellitus
46. Management of Clients with Exocrine Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
47. Management of Clients with Hepatic Disorders



Unit XI – Integumentary Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Integumentary System


48. Assessment of the Integumentary System
49. Management of Clients with Integumentary Disorders
50. Management of Clients with Burn Injury



Unit XII – Vascular Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Vascular System


51. Assessment of the Vascular System
52. Management of Clients with Hypertensive Disorders
53. Management of Clients with Vascular Disorders



Unit XIII – Cardiac Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Heart


54. Assessment of the Cardiac System
55. Management of Clients with Structural Cardiac Disorders
56. Management of Clients with Functional Cardiac Disorders
57. Management of Clients with Dysrhythmias
58. Management of Clients with Myocardial Infarction



Unit XIV – Oxygenation Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Respiratory System


59. Assessment of the Respiratory System
60. Management of Clients with Upper Airway Disorders
61. Management of Clients with Lower Airway Disorders
62. Management of Clients with Parenchymal and Pleural Disorders
63. Management of Clients with Acute Pulmonary Disorders



Unit XV – Sensory Impairments
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Eyes and Ears


64. Assessment of the Eyes and Ears
65. Management of Clients with Visual Disorders
66. Management of Clients with Hearing and Balance Disorders



Unit XVI – Cognitive and Perceptual Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Neurologic System


67. Assessment of the Neurologic System
68. Management of Comatose or Confused Clients
69. Management of Clients with Cerebral Disorders
70. Management of Clients with Stroke
71. Management of Clients with Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
72. Management of Clients with Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
73. Management of Clients with Neurologic Trauma



Unit XVII – Protective Disorders
Anatomy and Physiology Review: The Hematopoietic System


74. Assessment of the Hematopoietic System
75. Management of Clients with Hematologic Disorders
76. Management of Clients with Immune Disorders
77. Management of Clients with Rheumatic Disorders
78. Management of Clients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
79. Management of Clients with Leukemia and Lymphoma



Unit XVIII – Multisystem Disorders

80. Management of Clients Requiring Transplantation
81. Management of Clients with Shock and Multisystem Disorders
82. Management of Clients in the Emergency Department

Bibliographic details
Hardbound, 2496 pages, publication date: MAR-2008
ISBN-13: 978-1-4160-4687-5
ISBN-10: 1-4160-4687-9
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 25 Nov 2009
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