Study Guide to Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
by Smeltzer, Suzanne C.; Bare, Brenda G.; Hinkle, Janice L.; Cheever, Kerry H.; Boyer, Mary JoEdition: 11th
Format: Study Guide
Pub. Date: 2006-12-04
Publisher(s): LWW
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Summary
The perfect companion to Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Eleventh Edition, this exemplary study tool helps you better understand the concepts, techniques, and disease processes detailed in the textbook. Authoritative and easy to use, the Study Guide provides you with abundant opportunities for review and self-assessment using a range of learning exercises designed to highlight your strengths and identify areas in need of further study.
Table of Contents
| Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice | p. 1 |
| Community-Based Nursing Practice | p. 8 |
| Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process | p. 12 |
| Health Education and Health Promotion | p. 21 |
| Health Assessment | p. 26 |
| Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation | p. 31 |
| Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness | p. 40 |
| Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing | p. 46 |
| Genetics Perspectives in Nursing | p. 49 |
| Chronic Illness and Disability | p. 53 |
| Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation | p. 57 |
| Health Care of the Older Adult | p. 64 |
| Pain Management | p. 70 |
| Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbances | p. 76 |
| Shock and Multisystem Failure | p. 87 |
| Oncelogy: Nursing Management in Cancer Care | p. 95 |
| End-of Life Care | p. 104 |
| Preoperative Nursing Management | p. 107 |
| Intraoperative Nursing Management | p. 113 |
| Postoperative Nursing Management | p. 118 |
| Assessment of Respiratory Function | p. 125 |
| Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders | p. 132 |
| Management of Patient With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders | p. 139 |
| Management of Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | p. 148 |
| Respiratory Care Modalities | p. 154 |
| Assessment of Cardiovascular Function | p. 163 |
| Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems | p. 171 |
| Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders | p. 179 |
| Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders | p. 187 |
| Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease | p. 193 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation | p. 200 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension | p. 207 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders | p. 212 |
| Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function | p. 221 |
| Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders | p. 227 |
| Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities | p. 234 |
| Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders | p. 239 |
| Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders | p. 244 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders | p. 252 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders | p. 258 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus | p. 262 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders | p. 272 |
| Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function | p. 280 |
| Management of Patients With Renal Disorders | p. 283 |
| Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders | p. 290 |
| Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes | p. 295 |
| Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders | p. 302 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders | p. 309 |
| Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes | p. 315 |
| Assessment of Immune Function | p. 320 |
| Management of Patients With Immunodeficiency | p. 324 |
| Management of Patients With HIV and AIDS | p. 327 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Allergic Disorders | p. 331 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Rheumatic Disorders | p. 335 |
| Assessment of Integumentary Function | p. 341 |
| Management of Patients With Dermatologic Problems | p. 345 |
| Management of Patients With Burn Injury | p. 352 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Eye and Vision Disorders | p. 358 |
| Assessment and Management of Patients With Hearing and Balance Disorders | p. 365 |
| Assessment of Neurologic Function | p. 370 |
| Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction | p. 376 |
| Management of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders | p. 382 |
| Management of Patients With Neurologic Trauma | p. 386 |
| Management of Patients With Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies | p. 391 |
| Management of Patients With Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders | p. 395 |
| Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function | p. 400 |
| Musculoskeletal Care Modalities | p. 404 |
| Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Disorders | p. 411 |
| Management of Patients With Musculoskeletal Trauma | p. 415 |
| Management of Patients With Infectious Diseases | p. 422 |
| Emergency Nursing | p. 428 |
| Terrorism, Mass Casualty, and Disaster Nursing | p. 433 |
| Answer Key | p. 437 |
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