Potter & Perry’s Essentials of Nursing Foundation, South Asia Edition

1st Edition - May 4, 2021
Authors: Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, Amy Hall
Editor: Suresh Sharma
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 5 7 8 0 - 7
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 8 1 - 3 1 2 - 5 7 8 1 - 4

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Potter and Perry’s Essentials of Nursing Foundation is a widely appreciated textbook for the teaching–learning of nursing foundations. Its comprehensive coverage provides fundamental concepts, skills, and techniques of nursing practice in the areas of nursing foundation. This South Asian Edition of Potter and Perry’s Essentials of Nursing Foundation not only provides the well-established authentic content of international standard but also caters to the specific curricular needs of nursing students and faculty of the region, as the content is exactly tailored according to the Indian Nursing Council curriculum.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Adaptation editor
Reviewers of First South Asia edition
Contributors of 9th edition
Reviewers
Contributors of previous edition
Dedication
Foreword
Preface to the First South Asia edition
Preface to the instructor
Acknowledgement of First South Asia edition
Acknowledgements 9th edition
List of Tables
List of Illustrations
1. Health and wellness
Introduction
Concept of health and wellness
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Illness–wellness continuum
Factors influencing health
Causes and risk factors for development of illness
Changing health behaviors
Illness and illness behavior
Impact of illness on patient and family
Role of nurses in health and illness
Key points
References
2. The health care delivery system
Introduction
Health promotion, wellness, and illness prevention
Levels of illness prevention
Levels of health care
Types of health care agencies
Hospitals in india
Health care team
Patient satisfaction
Issues in health care delivery for nursing
Key points
References
3. History of nursing and nursing as a profession
Introduction
History of nursing in india
Concept and definitions of nursing
Philosophy of nursing
Aims and objectives of nursing
Characteristics of nursing
Nature of nursing
Recipients of nursing
Functions of a nurse
Qualities of a nurse
Categories of nursing personnel
Roles and responsibilities of nurse
Scope of nursing practices
Nursing as a profession
Professional nursing code of ethics
Values
Quality and safety education for nurses
Key points
References
4. Communication and nurse−patient relationship
Introduction
Concept and definition of communication
Levels of communication
Elements of the communication process
Type and modes of communication
Factors influencing communication
Methods of effective communication
Therapeutic communication techniques
Barriers of communication
Nontherapeutic communication techniques
Professional communication
Nurse−patient relationships
Communicating effectively with patient, families, and team members
Communicating with patients with special needs
Key points
References
5. Documentation and reporting
Introduction
Concept and definition of documentation
Purposes of records
Types and forms of common record-keeping
Documentation in home care settings
Documentation in long-term care settings
Methods of documentation
Confidentiality of medical record and patient information
Handling and disposal of health care information
Guidelines and standards for quality nursing documentation
Informatics and information management in health care
Reporting
Documentation of telephone reports, telephone orders, and verbal orders
Key points
Research references
6. Vital signs
Introduction
Guidelines for measuring vital signs
Body temperature
Physiology and regulation of body temperature
Factors affecting body temperature
Temperature alterations
Assessment of body temperature
Pulse
Physiology and regulation of pulse
Factors affecting pulse and its alterations
Assessment of pulse
Characteristics of the pulse
Alteration of pulse
Respiration
Physiology and regulation of respiration
Mechanics of breathing
Characteristics of breathing
Blood pressure
Physiology of arterial blood pressure
Factors influencing blood pressure
Alterations in blood pressure
Measurement of blood pressure
Special considerations
Documenting vital signs
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
7. Health assessment and physical examination
Introduction
Interview and observation techniques
Purposes of health assessment and physical examination
Nursing health history
Methods of physical examination
Preparation for examination
Assessment of different age groups
Organization of the examination
General assessment
Assessment of each system
Key points
References
8. Equipment and linen
Introduction
Care of linen
Care of rubber goods
Care of glassware
Care of enamelware
Care of plastic materials
Care of metal instruments
Care of hospital furniture
Maintenance of equipment
Hospital housekeeping
Key points
9. Infection prevention and control
Introduction
Nature of infection
Chain of infection
Types of infection
Course of infection by stage
Body defenses against infection
Concept of asepsis
Medical asepsis
Personal protective equipment
Surgical asepsis
Role of the infection prevention and control department
Covid-19 and specific infection prevention and control practices
Biomedical waste management
Key points
References
10. Comfort, rest, and sleep
Introduction
Comfort
Beds
Bed making
Common therapeutic positions
Physiology of sleep
Stages of sleep
Functions of sleep
Dreams
Normal sleep requirements and patterns
Factors affecting sleep
Sleep disorders
Nursing interventions to promote sleep and rest
Sleep assessment
Nursing interventions to promote sleep and rest in acute care
Key points
References
11. Pain management
Introduction
Definition
Nature of pain
Physiology of pain
Types of pain
Factors influencing pain
Pain assessment
Pain management
Characteristics of pain
Key points
References
12. Promoting safety in health care environment
Introduction
Physical environment
Factors influencing patient safety
Risks in the health care environment
Risk of fall assessment
Role of nurse in providing safe environment
Safety devices
Other safety devices
Key points
References
13. Hospital: Admission and discharge
Admission to the hospital
Definition
Indications
Purposes of admission procedure
Types of admission
Method of admission
Steps of admission procedure
Special considerations during admission
Medicolegal issues related to admission
Roles and responsibilities of the nurse
Discharge from the hospital
Definition
Types of discharge
Roles and responsibilities of the nurse
Medicolegal issues related to discharge
Medicolegal issues related to discharge of mentally ill patients
Medicolegal issues related to discharge of a dead body
Care of the unit after discharge
Key points
References
14. Mobility and immobility
Introduction
Nature of movement
Elements of normal movement
Principles of body mechanics or transfer and positioning techniques
Factors affecting body alignment, mobility, and activity
Exercise
Immobility and effect of immobility
Maintenance of normal body alignment and mobility
Nursing interventions for impaired body alignment and mobility
Range-of-motion exercises
Muscle strength exercises
Maintaining body alignment: Positioning techniques
Assisting patient in ambulation
Care of patient with immobility using nursing process approach
Implementation
Care of patient with cast and splints
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
15. Patient education
Introduction
Standards for patient education
Importance and purposes of patient education
Teaching and learning
Role of a nurse in teaching and learning
Domains of learning
Basic learning principles
Integrating nursing and teaching processes
Documentation of patient teaching
Key points
References
16. Hygiene
Introduction
Factors influencing hygienic practice
Purposes of hygienic care
Effects of neglected hygienic care
Bathing and skin care
Back rub
Nail and foot care
Hair care
Shaving
Mustache and beard care
Perineal care
Oral care
Denture care
Special considerations for care of older people
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
17. Skin integrity: Prevention and care of pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers
Causes and risk factors for pressure ulcer development
Pathogenesis of pressure ulcers
Stages of pressure ulcers
Prediction and prevention of pressure ulcers
Wound-healing process
Complications of wound healing
Care for pressure ulcers
Management of wounds
Bandages and binders
Heat and cold therapy
Key points
References
18. Critical thinking
Introduction
Clinical judgment in nursing practice
Levels of critical thinking in nursing
Critical thinking competencies
Critical thinking model
Critical thinking synthesis
Key points
References
19. Nursing process
Introduction
Assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Difference between medical and nursing diagnosis
Planning
Implementation
Evaluation
Key points
References
20. Nutritional needs
Introduction
Principles of nutrition
Nutrients
Factors influencing nutrition
Dietary guidelines
Nutritional assessment
Caring patient with dysphagia
Meeting nutritional needs
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
21. Urinary elimination
Introduction
Urine elimination
Composition and characteristics of urine
Factors influencing urination
Common urinary elimination problems
Facilitating urine elimination
Catheterization
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
22. Bowel elimination
Introduction
Anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal tract
Composition and characteristics of feces
Factors affecting bowel elimination
Bowel elimination problems
Promotion of normal defecation
Facilitating bowel elimination
Continuing and restorative care
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
23. Diagnostic testing
Introduction
Phases of diagnostic testing
Complete blood count
Serum electrolytes
Liver function test
Lipid profile
Serum glucose
Capillary blood glucose
Stool routine examination
Urine testing
Urine culture
Timed urine specimen
Sputum culture
Radiological diagnostic tests
Endoscopic diagnostic tests
Key points
References
24. Oxygenation needs
Introduction
Cardiopulmonary physiology
Alterations of the pulmonary system: Factors affecting ventilation and oxygen transport
Structure and function of the circulatory system
Alterations of the circulatory system
Factors affecting oxygenation
Nursing process
Acute care
Restorative and continuing care
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
25. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base balances
Introduction
Distribution of body fluids
Composition of body fluids
Movement of water and electrolytes
Physiological regulation of fluid balance
Physiological regulation of electrolyte balance
Physiological regulation of acid–base balance
Factors affecting and disturbances in fluid, electrolyte, and acid–base balances
Factors affecting and disturbances in acid–base balances
Nursing process
Acute care
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
26. Medication administration
Introduction
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization
Pharmacological concepts
Pharmacokinetics as the basis of medication actions
Types of medication action
Routes of administration
Systems of medication measurement
Dosage calculations
Administering medications
Health care provider’s role
Types of orders in acute care agencies
Distribution systems
Medication errors
Six rights of medication administration
Oral administration
Topical medication applications
Mucous membrane applications
Administering medications by inhalation
Administering medications by irrigations
Parenteral administration of medications
Insulin preparation
Administering injections
Safety in administering medications by injection
Safety guidelines for nursing skills
Key points
References
27. Sensory needs
Introduction
Normal sensation
Components of sensory experience
Arousal mechanism
Factors affecting sensory function
Types of sensory alterations
Promoting communication in patients with sensory impairment
Care of unconscious patients
Assessment and management of patients with unconsciousness
Complications of unconsciousness
Key points
References
28. Care of terminally ill, death, and dying
Introduction
Loss
Grief, bereavement, and mourning
Factors influencing loss and grief
Theories of grief and mourning
Death and dying
Care of dying patient
Counseling and supporting grieving family
Advance directives
Do not resuscitate/intubate (DNR/DNI)
Euthanasia
Organ donation
Key points
References
29. Self-concept
Introduction
Development of self-concept
Components of self-concept
Factors influencing self-concept
Nursing management
Key points
References
30. Sexuality
Introduction
Sexual development throughout life
Sexual orientation
Sexual health
Factors influencing sexuality
Prevention of sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancy
Dealing with inappropriate sexual behavior
Key points
References
31. Stress and adaptation
Introduction
Types of stress
Stress adaptation
Physical and psychological manifestations of stress
Coping mechanisms
Factors influencing stress and coping
Compassion fatigue
Stress management
Recreational diversion therapies
Key points
References
32. Spiritual health
Introduction
Concept of spirituality
Spirituality and spiritual well-being
The effect of illness on spirituality
Dealing with spiritual distress
Key points
References
33. Cultural competence
Introduction
Culture
Transcultural nursing
Cultural competence
Providing culturally responsive care
Key points
References
34. Theoretical foundations of nursing practice
Introduction
Theory
Definition of theory
Purposes of theory
Components of a theory
The domain of nursing
Types of theory
Overview of selected nursing theories
Use of theories in nursing practice
Key points
References
35. First aid and emergencies
Introduction
Meaning
Definition
Importance of first aid
Basic principles of first aid
Scope of first aid
General rules of first aid
Wound
Fracture
Dislocation
Muscle injury
Transportation of injured patients
Foreign body in skin
Foreign body in eye
Foreign body in ear
Foreign body in nose
Foreign body in throat
Foreign body in stomach
Burns and scalds
Poisoning
Insect bites
Stings
Dog bite
Frostbite
Heatstroke
Adult basic life support
Unconsciousness
Hemorrhage
Shock
Community emergencies
Key points
References
Index

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Patricia A. Potter

Anne G. Perry

Patricia A. Stockert

Amy Hall