Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing

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Pub. Date: 1999-05-01
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Summary

-- Comprehensive coverage of the nursing care of medical-surgical disorders, with the inclusion of sufficient pathophysiology to give students an understanding of the rationales for specific nursing actions
-- Exercises and case studies integrated within the chapters enhance student's critical thinking abilities
-- Word-building techniques, phonetics, and glossary help students master the terminology of med-surg nursing
-- Extensive use of mnemonic devices and other tips aid students in learning and remembering content
-- Emphasis on the care of elderly patients
-- Sidebar boxes within the body systems chapters on gerontological, pharmacological, nutritional, cultural, home health, and ethical considerations
-- Pedagogical tools in each chapter include objectives, list of new terms, case studies, followed by a series of questions requiring the student to understand and apply the chapter content to a "real-world" situation
-- Appendices include word-building techniques, list of prefixes and suffixes, abbreviations, and laboratory values

Table of Contents

UNIT 1 Understanding Health Care 1(61)
The Nurse and the Health Care System
3(22)
Linda S. Williams
Patrick Shannon
Joseph Catalano
Health Care Delivery
4(1)
Health-Illness Continuum
4(1)
Health Promotion
4(1)
Health Care Delivery Systems
4(1)
Factors Influencing Health Care Change
4(1)
Economic Issues
5(5)
Medicare and Diagnosis-Related Groups
5(1)
Medicaid
5(5)
Managed Health Care
10(1)
Nursing and the Health Care Team
10(1)
Continuous Quality Improvement
11(1)
Future Trends
11(1)
Leadership in Nursing Practice
12(2)
Leadership Styles
12(1)
Management Functions
12(1)
Leadership Role of the LPN/LVN
13(1)
Nurse-Client Relationship
14(3)
Holistic Care
14(1)
Communication
14(1)
Interaction with Clients
15(1)
Ensuring Dignity and Respect
15(1)
Confidentiality
15(1)
Care Explanations and Decisions
16(1)
Care Choices
16(1)
Professional Relationship
16(1)
Legal Concepts
17(3)
Regulation of the Practice of Nursing
18(1)
Nursing Liability and the Law
18(1)
Criminal and Civil Law
18(2)
Ethics and Values
20(3)
Ethical Principles
20(2)
Decision-Making Model in Ethics
22(1)
Values
23(2)
Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
25(8)
Paula D. Hopper
Linda S. Williams
Critical Thinking
25(1)
Problem Solving
25(1)
Nursing Process
26(6)
Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse
26(1)
Data Collection
26(2)
Documentation of Data
28(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
28(1)
Plan of Care
29(2)
Implementation
31(1)
Evaluation
31(1)
Summary
32(1)
Cultural Influences on Nursing Care
33(18)
Larry Purnell
Culture Defined
33(1)
Characteristics of Diversity
34(2)
Cultural Groups in the United States
34(2)
Communication Styles
36(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
36(1)
Family Organization
36(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
37(1)
Nutrition Practices
37(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
38(1)
Death and Dying Issues
38(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
38(1)
Health Care Beliefs
38(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
39(1)
Health Care Practitioners
39(1)
Nursing Assessment and Strategies
40(1)
Ethnic and Cultural Groups
40(8)
Native-Americans
40(1)
European-Americans
40(1)
African-Americans
40(7)
Hispanic-Americans
47(1)
Asian-Americans
47(1)
Arab-Americans
47(1)
Appalachians
48(1)
Summary
48(3)
Trends in Health Care
51(10)
Kathleen Kelley Walsh
Gail Ladwig
Hospitals
52(2)
Rehabilitation Centers and Subacute Care Units
54(1)
Skilled Nursing Facilities
54(1)
Home Health Care Agencies
55(1)
Hospice Services
55(1)
Public Health
56(1)
Office Settings
56(1)
Ambulatory Care Centers
56(1)
Clinic Settings
56(1)
Managed Care
56(1)
Alternative/Complementary Therapies
57(4)
UNIT 2 Understanding Health and Illness 61(156)
Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance and Imbalance
63(18)
Donna D. Ignatavicius
Fluid Balance
64(2)
Control of Fluid Balance
64(1)
Movements of Fluids and Electrolytes in the Body
64(1)
Fluid Gains and Fluid Losses
65(1)
Fluid Imbalances
66(4)
Dehydration
66(1)
Fluid Overload
67(3)
Electrolyte Balance
70(1)
Electrolyte Imbalances
70(6)
Sodium Imbalances
70(2)
Potassium Imbalances
72(2)
Calcium Imbalances
74(2)
Magnesium Imbalances
76(1)
Acid-Base Balance
76(1)
Sources of Acid and Bases
77(1)
Control of Acid-Base Balance
77(1)
Acid-Base Imbalances
77(4)
Respiratory Acidosis
78(1)
Metabolic Acidosis
78(1)
Respiratory Alkalosis
78(1)
Metabolic Alkalosis
78(3)
Nursing Care of Clients Receiving Intravenous Therapy
81(16)
Jill Secord
Rationale for Intravenous Therapy
81(1)
Intravenous Access
81(1)
Administering Peripheral Intravenous Therapy
82(4)
Starting the Intravenous Needle
82(3)
Initiating the Solution
85(1)
Types of Infusion
86(1)
Continuous
86(1)
Bolus
86(1)
Intermittent
86(1)
Methods of Infusion
86(2)
Gravity Drip
86(1)
Electronic Control Devices
87(1)
Types of Fluids
88(1)
Dextrose Solutions
88(1)
Sodium Chloride Solutions
88(1)
Tonicity
88(1)
Electrolyte Solutions
89(1)
Nursing Process for the Client Receiving IV Therapy
89(1)
Assessment
89(1)
Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, and Implementation
89(1)
Evaluation
89(1)
Complications of IV Therapy
90(1)
Alternative Access Routes
91(2)
Central Venous Catheters
91(1)
Implanted Pumps
91(2)
Nutrition Support
93(1)
Home Intravenous Therapy
94(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Infections
97(20)
Elizabeth Chapman
The Infectious Process
98(4)
Causative Agents
98(3)
Reservoir
101(1)
Portal of Exit
101(1)
Mode of Transmission
101(1)
Portal of Entry
102(1)
Susceptible Host
102(1)
The Human Body's Defense Mechanisms
102(2)
Skin and Mucous Membranes
102(1)
Mucociliary Membranes
102(1)
Gastric Juices
103(1)
Leukocytes and Macrophages
103(1)
Lysozymes
103(1)
Immunoglobulins
103(1)
Interferon
103(1)
Imflammatory Response
104(1)
Immune System
104(1)
Infectious Disease
104(1)
General Clinical Manifestations of Infections
104(1)
Laboratory Assessment
104(1)
Immunity
105(1)
Infection Control in the Community
105(1)
Infection Prevention and Control Methods
106(1)
Home Care
106(1)
Infection Control in Health Care Agencies
106(3)
Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
106(1)
Infection Prevention and Control
106(3)
Signs of Infections
109(1)
Respirtory Tract Infections
109(1)
Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
109(1)
Genitourinary Tract Infections
109(1)
Infection Preventions
109(2)
Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections
109(1)
Prevention of Genitourinary Tract Infections
109(1)
Prevention of Surgical Wound Infections
110(1)
Protection from Bacteremia
110(1)
Infection Prevention Guidelines
110(1)
Treatment of Infectious Diseases
111(2)
Bactericidal Antibiotics
111(1)
Bacteriostatic Antibiotics
112(1)
Antifungal Agents
113(1)
Nursing Process
113(2)
Assessment
113(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
113(1)
Planning
113(1000)
Implementation
1113
Evaluation
115(1)
Client Education
115(2)
Care of Clients in Shock
117(10)
JoAnn Widner
Pathophysiology of Shock
118(2)
Metabolic and Hemodynamic Changes
118(1)
Effect of Organs and Organ Systems
119(1)
Complications from Shock
120(1)
Classification of Shock
120(2)
Hypovolemic Shock
120(1)
Cardiogenic Shock
120(1)
Obstructive Shock
120(1)
Distributive Shock
120(2)
Medical-Surgical Management
122(1)
Fluid Resuscitation
122(1)
Medications
122(1)
Management of Acidosis
123(1)
Surgical Intervention
123(1)
Nursing Process
123(4)
Assessment
123(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
123(1)
Planning
123(1)
Nursing Interventions
123(2)
Evaluation
125(1)
Client Education
125(2)
Nursing Care of Clients in Pain
127(22)
Josephine Whitney Johns
Karen P. Kettelman
The Pain Puzzle
128(1)
Definitions of Pain
128(4)
Myths and Barriers to Effective Pain Management
132(1)
Some More Definitions
132(1)
Mechanisms of Pain Transmission
133(1)
Types of Pain
133(1)
Options for Treatment of Pain
134(5)
Analgesics
134(4)
Nondrug Therapies
138(1)
Nursing Process
139(10)
Assessment
139(1)
Planning and Implementation
140(3)
Client Education
143(2)
Evaluation
145(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Cancer
149(30)
Martha Spray
Vera Dutro
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology of Cells
150(3)
Cell Structure
150(1)
Cytoplasm and Cell Organelles
150(1)
Nuceus
150(1)
Genetic Code and Protein Synthesis
151(1)
Mitosis
151(1)
Cell Cycle
152(1)
Cells and Tissues
152(1)
Introduction To Cancer Concepts
153(1)
Benign Tumors
153(1)
Cancer
154(15)
Pathophysiology
154(1)
Cancer Classification
155(1)
Spread of Cancer
155(1)
Incidence of Cancer
156(1)
Mortality Rates
156(1)
Etiology
157(4)
Detection and Prevention
161(1)
Diagnosis of Cancer
161(4)
Staging and Grading
165(1)
Treatment for Cancer
165(4)
Nursing Process for the Client With Cancer
169(6)
Assessment
169(2)
Nursing Diagnosis
171(1)
Planning and Implementation
171(3)
Evaluation
174(1)
Hospice Care of the Client With Cancer
175(1)
Oncological Emergencies
175(4)
Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
175(1)
Spinal Cord Compression
175(1)
Hypercalcemia
175(1)
Pericardial Effusion/Cardiac Tamponade
175(1)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
175(4)
Nursing Care of Clients Having Surgery
179(38)
Linda S. Williams
Surgery Urgency Levels
180(1)
Purposes of Surgery
180(1)
Perioperative Phases
180(1)
Preoperative Phase
181(11)
Factors Influencing Surgical Outcomes
181(2)
Preoperative Client Assessment
183(1)
Preoperative Client Admission
183(3)
Nursing Process for Preoperative Clients
186(2)
Preoperative Consent
188(1)
Preparation for Surgery
189(2)
Transfer to Surgery
191(1)
Intraoperative Phase
192(4)
Health Care Team Member Roles
193(1)
Client Arrival in Surgery
194(1)
Anesthesia
194(2)
Transfer from Surgery
196(1)
Postoperative Phase
196(21)
Admission to the Postanesthesia Care Unit
197(1)
Nursing Process for Postoperative Clients
198(2)
Discharge from the Postanesthesia Care Unit
200(1)
Transfer to Nursing Unit
200(1)
Nursing Process for Postoperative Clients
200(12)
Postoperative Client Discharge
212(1)
Home Health Care
212(5)
UNIT 3 Understanding Aging and Chronic Illness 217(42)
Influences of Age on Health and Illness
219(12)
Kathy Culliton
Health and Illness
219(1)
Aspects of the Whole Person
219(2)
Physical Aspects of a Whole Person
219(1)
Psychological Aspects of the Whole Person
220(1)
Cultural Aspects of the Whole Person
220(1)
Sociological Aspects of the Whole Person
220(1)
Spiritual Aspects of the Whole Person
220(1)
Health and Illness of the Whole Person
220(1)
The Nurse's Role in Supporting and Promoting Wellness
221(1)
Life Span Issues in Health and Illness
221(6)
The Adolescent
222(1)
The Young Adult
223(1)
The Middle-Aged Adult
224(1)
The Older Adult
225(2)
Summary
227(4)
Nursing Care of Elderly Clients
231(18)
MaryAnne Pietraniec-Shannon
What Is Aging?
232(1)
Physiological Changes
233(11)
Common Physical Changes in Older Clients and Their Implications for Nursing
233(11)
Cognitive and Psychological Changes in the Older Client
244(5)
Cognition
244(1)
Coping Abilities
244(1)
Depression
244(1)
Dementia
245(2)
Sleep and Rest Patterns
247(1)
Medication Management
247(2)
Nursing Care of Clients with Chronic or Terminal Illness
249(10)
Linda S. Williams
Chronic Illness
249(6)
Incidence of Chronic Illness
249(1)
Types of Chronic Illnesses
250(1)
Gerontological Influence
250(1)
Effects of Chronic Illness
250(4)
Health Promotion
254(1)
Nursing Care
254(1)
Terminal Illness
255(4)
UNIT 4 Understanding the Cardiovascular System 259(172)
Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
261(26)
Linda S. Williams
Valerie C. Scanlon
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
261(6)
Heart
261(4)
Blood Vessels
265(1)
Blood Pressure
265(1)
Pathways of Circulation
266(1)
Aging and the Cardiovascular System
267(1)
Nursing Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
267(16)
Subjective Data
267(1)
Objective Data
268(15)
Therapeutic Measures For the Cardiovascular System
283(4)
Exercise
283(1)
Smoking Cessation
283(1)
Diet
284(1)
Oxygen
284(1)
Medications
284(1)
Antiembolism Devices
284(1)
Cardioversion
284(1)
Pacemakers
284(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Hypertension
287(14)
Diane Lewis
Pathophysiology of Hypertension
288(1)
Primary Hypertension
288(1)
Secondary Hypertension
288(1)
Isolated Systolic Hypertension
288(1)
Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension
288(1)
Diagnosis of Hypertension
288(1)
Diagnostic Tests
289(1)
Risk Factors For Hypertension
289(3)
Nonmodifiable Risk Factors
289(1)
Modifiable Risk Factors
290(2)
Hypertension Treatment
292(2)
Complications of Hypertension
294(1)
Special Considerations
294(1)
Nursing Process
295(2)
Nursing Assessment
295(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
295(1)
Planning
295(1)
Nursing Interventions
295(2)
Evaluation
297(1)
Client Education
297(1)
Hypertensive Emergency
297(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Inflammatory and Infectious Cardiovascular Disorders
301(22)
Linda S. Williams
Cardiac Disorders
302(13)
Rheumatic Fever
302(2)
Infective Endocarditis
304(5)
Pericarditis
309(3)
Myocarditis
312(1)
Cardiomyopathy
313(2)
Venous Disorders
315(8)
Thrombophlebitis
315(8)
Nursing Care of Clients with Occlusive Cardiovascular Disorders
323(26)
Elizabeth Chapman
Occlusive Cardiovascular Disorders
324(1)
Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis
324(1)
Pathophysiology
324(1)
Causes
324(1)
Signs and Symptoms
324(1)
Diagnostic Tests
324(1)
Treatment
324(1)
Coronary Artery Disease
325(2)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
326(1)
Risk Factors
326(1)
Nursing Process
326(1)
Medical Management
327(1)
Surgical Management
327(1)
Angina Pectoris
327(3)
Pathophysiology
327(1)
Signs and Symptoms
327(1)
Types
327(1)
Diagnostic Tests
328(1)
Treatments
328(1)
Nursing Process
329(1)
Myocardial Infarction
330(7)
Pathophysiology
330(1)
Signs and Symptoms
331(1)
Diagnostic Tests
331(1)
Treatment
332(2)
Nursing Process
334(1)
Cardiac Rehabilitation
334(3)
Peripheral Vascular System
337(1)
History
337(1)
Arterial Thrombosis and Embolism
337(1)
Pathophysiology
337(1)
Signs and Symptoms
337(1)
Treatments
338(1)
Peripheral Arterial disease
338(2)
Pathophysiology
338(1)
Signs and Symptoms
338(1)
Diagnostic Tests
339(1)
Treatment
339(1)
Nursing Process for Peripheral Arterial Diseases
340(1)
Aneurysms
340(3)
Types
340(1)
Signs and Symptoms
340(1)
Diagnostic Tests
340(2)
Treatment
342(1)
Nursing Care
342(1)
Raynaud's Disease
343(1)
Pathophysiology
343(1)
Signs and Symptoms
343(1)
Treatment
343(1)
Nursing Care
343(1)
Thromboangitis Obliterans (Buerger's Disease)
343(1)
Pathophysiology
343(1)
Signs and Symptoms
343(1)
Treatment
344(1)
Nursing Care
344(1)
Varicose Veins
344(1)
Pathophysiology
344(1)
Causes
344(1)
Signs and Symptoms
344(1)
Treatment
344(1)
Nursing Care
344(1)
Venous Stasis Ulcers
344(1)
Medical Treatment
345(1)
Nursing Interventions
345(1)
Lymphatic System
345(4)
Lymphangitis
345(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Cardiac Valvular Disorders
349(12)
Linda S. Williams
Valvular Disorder
350(11)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
350(1)
Mitral Stenosis
351(2)
Mitral Regurgitation
353(1)
Aortic Stenosis
353(1)
Aortic Regurgitation
354(1)
Nursing Process for Valvular Disorders
355(6)
Nursing Care of Clients with Cardiac Dysrhythmias
361(24)
Elizabeth Chapman
Cardiovascular System
362(1)
Cardiac Conduction System
362(2)
Cardiac Cycle
364(1)
Electrocardiogram Graph Paper
364(1)
Component of a Cardiac Cycle
364(2)
P Wave
364(1)
P-R Interval
364(1)
QRS Complex
364(1)
QRS Interval
365(1)
T Wave
365(1)
U Wave
365(1)
ST Segment
365(1)
Interpretation of Cardiac Rhythms
366(2)
Five-Step Process
366(2)
Normal Sinus Rhythm
368(1)
Description
368(1)
Electrocardiogram Rules
368(1)
Dysrhythmias
368(7)
Dysrhythmias Originating in the Sinoatrial Node
368(2)
Dysrhythmias Originating in the Atria
370(2)
Ventricular Dysrhythmias
372(3)
Cardiac Pacemakers
375(1)
Nursing Care for Pacemakers
375(1)
Defibrillation
376(1)
Automatic Implanted Cardioverter Defibrillator
377(1)
Cardioversion
377(1)
Nursing Process for the Client With Dysrhythmias
378(7)
Assessment
378(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
378(1)
Planning
378(1)
Implementation
378(3)
Evaluation
381(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Heart Failure
385(20)
Linda S. Williams
Heart Failure
385(4)
Pathophysiology
385(1)
Left-Sided Heart Failure
386(2)
Right-Sided Heart Failure
388(1)
Compensatory Mechanisms to Maintain Cardiac Output
389(1)
Acute Heart Failure (Pulmonary Edema)
389(1)
Pathophysiology
389(1)
Signs and Symptoms
389(1)
Diagnosis
390(1)
Medical Management
390(1)
Chronic Heart Failure
390(15)
Signs and Symptoms
390(2)
Complications of Heart Failure
392(1)
Diagnostic Tests
392(1)
Medical Management
393(2)
Nursing Process for Chronic Heart Failure
395(10)
Nursing Care of Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery
405(26)
Sharon M. Nowak
Cardiac Surgery
406(4)
Preparation for Surgery
406(1)
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
406(1)
General Procedure for Cardiac Surgery
407(1)
Surgical Procedures
407(3)
Complications of Cardiac Surgery
410(2)
Cardiac Transplantation
412(2)
Surgical Procedure
412(2)
Complications
414(1)
Medical Management
414(1)
Nursing Process
414(7)
Preoperative Cardiac Surgery or Cardiac Transplant
414(1)
Postoperative Cardiac Surgery or Cardiac Transplant
415(6)
Vascular Surgeries
421(1)
Surgical Procedure
421(1)
Complications of Vascular Surgeries
422(1)
Medical Management
422(1)
Nursing Process
422(9)
Preoperative Vascular Surgery
422(1)
Postoperative Vascular Surgery
423(8)
UNIT 5 Understanding the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems 431(44)
Hematopoietic and Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
433(12)
Valerie C. Scanlon
Cheryl L. Ivey
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
433(3)
Blood
433(1)
Plasma
433(1)
Red Blood Cells
434(1)
White Blood Cells
435(1)
Platelets
435(1)
The Lymphatic System
436(1)
Lymphatic Vessels
436(1)
Lymph Nodes and Nodules
437(1)
Spleen
437(1)
Thymus
437(1)
Nursing Assessment
437(1)
History
437(1)
Physical Examination
438(1)
Diagnostic Tests
438(2)
Blood Tests
438(1)
Coagulation Tests
439(1)
Bone Marrow Biopsy
439(1)
Lymphangiography
440(1)
Lymph Node Biopsy
440(1)
Therapeutic Measures
440(5)
Blood Administration
440(5)
Nursing Care of Clients with Hematopoietic Disorders
445(22)
Cheryl L. Ivey
Disorders of Red Blood Cells
446(8)
Anemias
446(8)
Hemorrhagic Disorders
454(4)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
454(1)
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
455(1)
Hemophilia
456(2)
Disorders of White Blood Cells
458(4)
Leukemia
458(4)
Multiple Myeloma
462(5)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
462(1)
Etiology
463(1)
Signs and Symptoms
463(1)
Diagnostic Tests
464(1)
Medical Treatment
464(1)
Nursing Care
464(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Lymphatic Disorders
467(8)
Cheryl L. Ivey
Hodgkin's Disease
467(2)
Pathophysiology
467(1)
Etiology
468(1)
Signs and Symptoms
468(1)
Diagnostic Tests/Staging
468(1)
Medical Treatment
468(1)
Nursing Care
469(1)
Client Teaching
469(1)
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas
469(3)
Pathophysiology
469(1)
Etiology
469(1)
Signs and Symptoms
469(1)
Diagnostic Tests
469(1)
Medical Treatment
469(1)
Nursing Care
469(3)
Splenic Disorders
472(3)
Splenectomy
472(3)
UNIT 6 Understanding the Respiratory System 475(78)
Respiratory System Function and Assessment
477(28)
Paula D. Hopper
Normal Anatomy and Physiology
477(4)
Nose and Nasal Cavaties
477(1)
Pharynx
477(1)
Larynx
478(1)
Trachea and Bronchial Tree
478(1)
Lungs and Pleural Membranes
479(1)
Mechanism of Breathing
479(1)
Transport of Gases in the Blood
480(1)
Regulation of Respiration
480(1)
Respiration and Acid-Base Balance
480(1)
Effects of Aging on the Respiratory System
480(1)
Nursing Assessment
481(1)
Health History
481(1)
Physical Assessment
481(1)
Diagnostic Tests
482(4)
Laboratory Tests
482(3)
Diagnostic Tests
485(1)
Therapeutic Measures
486(19)
Deep Breathing and Coughing
486(1)
Breathing Exercises
486(1)
Positioning
487(1)
Oxygen Therapy
487(1)
Nebulized Mist Treatments
488(1)
Metered Dose Inhalers
488(1)
Incentive Spirometry
488(1)
Chest Physiotherapy
489(1)
Thoracentesis
489(1)
Chest Drainage
490(4)
Tracheostomy
494(1)
Suctioning
494(1)
Intubation
495(4)
Mechanical Ventilation
499(2)
Noninvasive Postitve-Pressure Ventilation
501(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
505(12)
Paula D. Hopper
Disorders of the Nose and Sinuses
505(3)
Epistaxis
505(2)
Nasal Polyps
507(1)
Deviated Septum
507(1)
Rhinoplasty
507(1)
Sinusitis
507(1)
Infectious Disorders
508(4)
Rhinitis/Common Cold
508(1)
Pharyngitis
509(1)
Laryngitis
509(1)
Tonsillitis/Adenoiditis
509(2)
Influenza
511(1)
Malignant Disorders
512(5)
Cancer of the Larynx
512(5)
Nursing Care of Clients with Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
517(36)
Paula D. Hopper
Infectious Disorders
518(7)
Acute Bronchitis
518(1)
Bronchiectasis
518(1)
Pneumonia
519(2)
Tuberculosis
521(4)
Nursing Process: The Client with a Lower Respiratory Infection
525(1)
Assessment
525(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
525(1)
Planning
525(1)
Implementation
525(1)
Client Education
525(1)
Evaluation
525(1)
Restrictive Disorders
525(2)
Pleurisy (Pleuritis)
525(1)
Pleural Effusion
526(1)
Empyema
526(1)
Atelectasis
526(1)
Nursing Process: The Client With a Restrictive Disorder
527(1)
Assessment
527(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
527(1)
Planning and Implementation
527(1)
Evaluation
527(1)
Chronic Airflow Limitation
527(9)
Chronic Bronchitis
527(3)
Asthma
530(3)
Emphysema
533(2)
Cystic Fibrosis
535(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with Chronic Airflow Limitation
536(2)
Assessment
536(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
536(1)
Planning
536(1)
Implementation
537(1)
Client Education
537(1)
Evaluation
537(1)
Rehabilitation of the Client with Chronic Airflow Limitation
537(1)
Pulmonary Vascular Disorders
538(2)
Pulmonary Embolism
538(2)
Pulmonary Hypertension
540(1)
Trauma
540(3)
Pneumothorax
540(2)
Rib Fractures
542(1)
Flail Chest
542(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with Chest Trauma
543(1)
Assessment
543(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
543(1)
Planning and Implementation
543(1)
Evaluation
543(1)
Respiratory Failure
543(1)
Acute Respiratory Failure
543(1)
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
544(1)
Nursing Process: The Client Experiencing Respiratory Failure
544(1)
Assessment
544(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
545(1)
Planning and Implementation
545(1)
Evaluation
545(1)
Lung Cancer
545(2)
Pathophysiology
545(1)
Etiology
545(1)
Prevention
546(1)
Signs and Symptoms
546(1)
Complications
546(1)
Diagnostic Tests
546(1)
Medical and Surgical Treatment
547(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with Lung Cancer
547(2)
Nursing Diagnosis
548(1)
Planning
548(1)
Implementation
548(1)
Evaluation
549(1)
Thoracic Surgery
549(1)
Reasons for Thoracic Surgery
549(1)
Types of Thoracic Surgery
549(1)
Nursing Process: The Client Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
549(4)
Preoperative Nursing Care
549(1)
Postoperative Nursing Care
549(4)
UNIT 7 Understanding the Gastrointestinal System 553(70)
Gastrointestinal System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
555(20)
Sharon Ivy Gordon
Valerie C. Scanlon
Review of Normal Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology
556(3)
Oral Cavity and Pharynx
556(1)
Esophagus
557(1)
Stomach
557(1)
Small Intestine
558(1)
Large Intestine
558(1)
Aging and the Gastrointestinal System
559(1)
Nursing Assessment
559(4)
Subjective Data
559(1)
Objective Data
560(3)
Diagnostic Tests
563(3)
Laboratory Tests
563(1)
Radiographic Tests
564(1)
Endoscopy
565(1)
Gastric Analysis
566(1)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
566(1)
Therapeutic Measures
566(9)
Gastrointestinal Intubation
566(3)
Tube Feedings
569(2)
Gastrointestinal Decompression
571(1)
Total Parenteral Nutrition (Intravenous Hyperalimenation)
571(1)
Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition
572(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders
575(18)
Sharon Ivy Gordon
Eating Disorders
575(2)
Anorexia
575(1)
Anorexia Nervosa
575(1)
Bulimia Nervosa
576(1)
Obesity
577(1)
Inflammatory Disorders
577(1)
Stomatitis
577(1)
Oral Cancer
578(1)
Esophageal Cancer
578(1)
Hiatal Hernia
579(1)
Medical Management
579(1)
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
580(1)
Medical Management
580(1)
Nursing Management
580(1)
Gastritis
580(1)
Acute Gastritis
580(1)
Symptoms and Medical Management
580(1)
Chronic Gastritis Type A
580(1)
Chronic Gastritis Type B
581(1)
Peptic Ulcer Disease
581(2)
Etiology
581(1)
Pathophysiology
581(1)
Signs and Symptoms
581(1)
Diagnosis
581(1)
Medical Management
581(2)
Nursing Process
583(1)
Gastric Bleeding
583(3)
Signs and Symptoms
583(1)
Medical Mangement
583(3)
Gastric Cancer
586(1)
Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis
586(1)
Medical Management
586(1)
Gastric Surgeries
586(7)
Subtotal Gastrectomy
586(1)
Total Gastrectomy
586(1)
Vagotomy
586(1)
Nursing Management After Gastric Surgery
586(1)
Complications of Gastric Surgery
587(6)
Nursing Care of Clients with Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders
593(30)
Deborah J. Mauffray
Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders
594(29)
Problems of Elmination
594(4)
Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders
598(4)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
602(3)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
605(1)
Abdominal Hernias
605(2)
Absorption Disorders
607(1)
Intestinal Obstructions
608(2)
Anorectal Problems
610(1)
Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding
611(1)
Cancer
612(1)
Ostomy Management
613(10)
UNIT 8 Understanding the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas 623(46)
Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Functions and Assessment
625(10)
Elaine Bishop Kennedy
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
625(2)
Liver
625(2)
Gallbladder
627(1)
Pancreas
627(1)
Aging and the Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas
627(1)
Nursing Assessment
627(2)
Nursing History
627(1)
Physical Assessment
628(1)
Diagnostic Studies
629(6)
Laboratory Tests
629(1)
Radiology
630(1)
Angiography
631(1)
Liver Scan
631(1)
Endoscopy
631(1)
Ultrasonography
632(1)
Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
632(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreatic Disorders
635(34)
Elaine Bishop Kennedy
Disorders of the Liver
636(16)
Hepatitis
636(3)
Fulminant (Acute) Liver Failure
639(2)
Chronic Liver Failure
641(9)
Transplantation
650(1)
Cancer of the Liver
651(1)
Disorders of the Pancreas
652(9)
Pancreatitis
652(1)
Acute Pancreatitis
652(5)
Chronic Pancreatitis
657(2)
Cancer of the Pancreas
659(2)
Disorders of the Gallbladder
661(8)
Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, and Choledocholithiasis
661(8)
UNIT 9 Understanding the Renal System 669(46)
Urinary System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
671(16)
Betty J. Ackley
Review of Anatomy and Physiology
671(5)
Kidneys
671(2)
Formation of Urine
673(1)
The Kidneys and Acid-Base Balance
674(1)
Other Functions of the Kidneys
675(1)
Elimination of Urine
675(1)
Characteristics of Urine
676(1)
Aging and the Urinary System
676(1)
Nursing Assessment
676(2)
Health History
676(1)
Physical Assessment
677(1)
Diagnostic Tests of the Renal System
678(3)
Laboratory Tests
678(2)
Radiologic Studies
680(1)
Endoscopic Procedures
680(1)
Ultrasound Examination of the Kidneys
681(1)
Renal Biopsy
681(1)
Therapeutic Measures
681(6)
Management of Urinary Incontinence
681(1)
Urinary Catheters
682(5)
Nursing Care of Clients with Disorders of the Urinary Tract
687(28)
Betty J. Ackley
Jeanette Acker
Urinary Tract Infections
688(2)
Predisposing Factors for Urinary Tract Infections
688(1)
Symptoms
688(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with a Urinary Tract Infection
689(1)
Client Education
690(1)
Urological Obstructions
690(5)
Urethral Strictures
690(1)
Renal Calculi
691(2)
Hydronephrosis
693(2)
Tumors of the Renal System
695(2)
Cancer of the Kidney
695(2)
Polycystic Kidney Disease
697(1)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
697(1)
Signs and Symptoms
697(1)
Treatment
697(1)
Chronic Renal Diseases
697(2)
Diabetic Nephropathy
697(2)
Nephrosclerosis
699(1)
Glomerulonephritis
699(1)
Pathophysiology
699(1)
Etiology
699(1)
Symptoms
699(1)
Treatment
700(1)
Complications
700(1)
Renal Failure
700(15)
Acute Renal Failure
700(1)
Chronic Renal Failure
701(1)
Symptoms of Renal Failure and Nursing Interventions
701(3)
Treatment of Renal Failure
704(4)
Kidney Transplantation
708(1)
Nursing Process
708(7)
UNIT 10 Understanding the Endocrine System 715(56)
Endocrine System Function and Assessment
717(12)
Paula D. Hopper
Valerie C. Scanlon
Normal Anatomy and Physiology
717(6)
Pituiary Gland
717(2)
Thyroid Gland
719(1)
Parathyroid Glands
720(1)
Adrenal Glands
720(2)
Pancreas
722(1)
Aging and the Endoctrine System
723(1)
Nursing Assessment
723(2)
Health History
723(1)
Physical Assessment of the Client with an Endocrine Disorder
724(1)
Inspection
724(1)
Palpation
724(1)
Auscultation and Percussion
725(1)
Diagnostic Tests
725(4)
Hormone Tests
725(1)
Urine Tests
726(1)
Other Lab Tests
726(1)
Nuclear Scanning
726(1)
Radiographic Tests
726(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Endocrine Disorders
729(24)
Paula D. Hopper
Pituitary Disorders
729(7)
Disorders Related to Antidiuretic Hormone Imbalance
729(3)
Disorders Related to Growth Hormone Imbalance
732(4)
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
736(8)
Hypothyroidism
736(1)
Hyperthyroidism
737(5)
Goiter
742(1)
Cancer of the Thyroid Gland
742(2)
Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
744(3)
Hypoparathyroidism
744(2)
Hyperparathyroidism
746(1)
Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
747(6)
Pheochromocytoma
747(1)
Adrenocortical Insufficiency
747(2)
Cushing's Syndrome
749(4)
Nursing Care of Clients with Disorders of the Endocrine Pancreas
753(18)
Paula D. Hopper
Diabetes Mellitus
754(13)
Pathophysiology
754(1)
Types and Causes
754(2)
Signs and Symptoms
756(1)
Diagnostic Tests
756(1)
Treatment
756(5)
Acute Complications of Diabetes
761(2)
Long-Term Complications
763(1)
Special Considerations for the Client Undergoing Surgery
764(1)
Nursing Process
765(1)
Client Education
765(2)
Reactive Hypoglycemia
767(4)
Pathophysiology
767(1)
Signs and Symptoms
767(1)
Diagnosis
767(1)
Treatment
768(3)
UNIT 11 Understanding the Reproductive System 771(98)
Genitourinary and Reproductive System Function and Assessment
773(18)
Valerie C. Scanlon
Linda Hopper Cook
Cindy Meredith
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
774(4)
Female Reproductive System
774(2)
Male Reproductive System
776(2)
Aging and the Reproductive System
778(1)
Female Assessment
778(8)
Normal Physiological Baseline
778(1)
History
779(1)
Breast Assessment
779(1)
Diagnostic Tests of the Breasts
780(2)
Additional Diagnostic Tests of the Female Reproductive System
782(4)
Male Assessment
786(5)
History
786(1)
Physical Examination
786(2)
Testicular Self-Examination
788(1)
Diagnostic Tests of the Male Reproductive System
788(3)
Nursing Care of Women with Reproductive System Disorders
791(40)
Linda Hopper Cook
Breast Disorders
792(5)
Benign Breast Disorders
792(1)
Malignant Breast Disorders
793(1)
Breast Modification Surgeries
794(3)
Menstrual Disorders
797(4)
Flow and Cycle Disorders
797(1)
Dysmenorrhea
798(1)
Premenstrual Syndrome
799(1)
Endometriosis
799(1)
Menopause
800(1)
Irritations and Inflammations of the Reproductive Tract
801(3)
Candidiasis (Yeast Overgrowth)
801(1)
Bacterial Vaginosis
802(1)
Cytolytic Vaginitis
802(1)
Contact Vaginitis
803(1)
Atrophic Vaginitis
803(1)
Toxic Shock Syndrome
803(1)
Disorders Related to the Development of the Genital Organs
804(1)
Displacement Disorders
804(3)
Cystocele
805(1)
Rectocele
805(1)
Uterine Position Disorders
805(1)
Uterine Prolapse
806(1)
Fertility Disorders
807(3)
Male Reproductive Disorders
807(1)
Ovulation Disorders
808(1)
Tubal Disorders
809(1)
Uterine Disorders
809(1)
Contraception
810(7)
Oral Contraceptives
811(1)
Contraceptive Implants
812(1)
Depot Medications
812(1)
Barrier Methods
813(1)
Spermicides
814(1)
Intrauterine Devices
815(1)
Natural Family Planning
815(1)
Coitus Interruptus
816(1)
Postcoital Douching
816(1)
Breast Feeding
816(1)
Ongoing Research: Future Possibilities for Contraceptive Choices
816(1)
Sterilization
817(1)
Pregnancy Termination
817(2)
The Nurse's Rights and Responsibilities Related to Abortion
817(2)
Tumors of the Cervix, Uterus, and Ovaries
819(4)
Benign Growths
819(1)
Malignant Disorders
820(3)
Gynecological Surgery
823(8)
Endoscopic Surgeries
823(1)
Hysterectomy
824(7)
Nursing Care of Male Clients with Genitourinary Disorders
831(20)
Cindy Meredith
Prostate Disorders
832(8)
Prostatitis
832(2)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
834(6)
Cancer of the Prostate
840(1)
Penile Disorders
840(1)
Peyronie's Disease
841(1)
Priapism
841(1)
Phimosis and Paraphimosis
841(1)
Cancer of the Penis
841(1)
Testicular Disorders
841(2)
Cryptorchidism
841(1)
Hydrocele
842(1)
Varicocele
842(1)
Epididymitis
842(1)
Orchitis
842(1)
Cancer of the Testes
842(1)
Sexual Functioning
843(8)
Vasectomy
843(1)
Impotence/Erectile Dysfunction
843(5)
Infertility
848(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases
851(18)
Linda Hopper Cook
Pathophysiology of Disorders and Syndromes Related to Sexually Transmitted Diseases
852(1)
Chlamydia
853(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
853(1)
Diagnostic Tests
853(1)
Medical Treatment
853(1)
Gonorrhea
853(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
853(1)
Diagnostic Tests
854(1)
Medical Treatment
854(1)
Syphilis
854(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
854(1)
Diagnostic Tests
854(1)
Medical Treatment
855(1)
Trichomonas
855(1)
Signs and Symptoms
855(1)
Diagnostic Tests
855(1)
Medical Treatment
855(1)
Herpes
855(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
855(1)
Diagnostic Tests
856(1)
Medical Treatment
856(1)
Cytomegalovirus
856(2)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
856(1)
Diagnostice Tests
856(1)
Medical and Surgical Treatment
856(2)
Genital Warts
858(1)
Signs and Symptoms
858(1)
Diagnostic Tests
858(1)
Medical Treatment
858(1)
Home Care
859(1)
Hepatitis B
859(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
859(1)
Diagnostic Tests
860(1)
Medical Treatment
860(1)
Prevention
860(1)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
860(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
860(1)
Diagnostic Tests
860(1)
Medical and Surgical Treatment
860(1)
Genital Parasites
860(1)
Etiology and Signs and Symptoms
860(1)
Diagnostic Tests
861(1)
Medical Treatment
861(1)
Pediatric Sexually Transmitted Diseases
861(1)
Reporting of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
862(1)
Nursing Process: Persons Who Have Sexually Transmitted Diseases
862(4)
Assessment
862(1)
Nursing Diagnosis
862(1)
Planning
863(1)
Implementation and Client Education
863(1)
Evaluation
863(3)
Conclusion
866(3)
UNIT 12 Understanding the Musculoskeletal System 869(54)
Musculoskeletal Function and Assessment
871(14)
Donna D. Ignatavicius
Valerie C. Scanlon
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
871(1)
Skeletal System Tissues and Their Functions
871(4)
Bone Tissue and Growth of Bone
872(1)
Structure of the Skeleton
872(1)
Skull
873(1)
Vertebral Column
873(2)
Rib Cage
875(1)
Appendicular Skeleton
875(1)
Structure of Synovial Joints
875(1)
Muscle Structure and Arrangements
875(1)
Role of the Nervous System
876(1)
Neuromuscular Junction
876(1)
Aging and the Musculoskeletal System
877(1)
Nursing Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
877(2)
Subjective Data
878(1)
Diagnostic Tests
879(6)
Laboratory Tests
879(1)
Radiographical Tests
879(1)
Other Diagnostic Tests
880(5)
Nursing Care of Clients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
885(38)
Donna D. Ignatavicius
Connective Tissue Disorders
886(11)
Osteoarthritis
886(2)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
888(3)
Gout
891(2)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
893(2)
Progressive Systemic Sclerosis
895(1)
Polymyositis
896(1)
Muscular Dystrophy
896(1)
Musculoskeletal Surgery
897(8)
Total Joint Replacement
897(8)
Bone and Soft Tissue Disorders
905(18)
Strains
905(1)
Sprains
905(1)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
905(1)
Fractures
905(11)
Osteomyelitis
916(1)
Osteoporosis
917(6)
UNIT 13 Understanding the Nervous System 923(96)
Neurological Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
925(22)
Sally Schnell
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
926(8)
Nerve Tissue
926(1)
Types of Neurons
927(1)
Nerves and Nerve Tracts
928(1)
Nerve Impulse
928(1)
Spinal Cord
928(1)
Spinal Cord Reflexes
929(1)
Brain
930(1)
Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
931(1)
Cranial Nerves
932(1)
Autonomic Nervous System
932(2)
Aging and the Nervous System
934(1)
Assessment of the Neurological System
934(7)
Increased Intracranial Pressure Pathophysiology and Monitoring
934(1)
Nursing Assessment
935(6)
Diagnostic Tests
941(3)
Laboratory Tests
941(1)
Lumbar Puncture
941(1)
X-Rays
942(1)
Electroencephalogram
943(1)
Therapeutic Measures
944(3)
Positioning
944(1)
Activities of Daily Living
944(1)
Communication
944(1)
Nutrition
945(2)
Nursing Care of Clients with Central Nervous System Disorders
947(58)
Sally Schnell
Central Nervous System Infections
948(5)
Meningitis
948(2)
Encephalitis
950(1)
Poliomyelitis/Post-Polio Syndrome
951(2)
Headaches
953(2)
Types of Headaches
953(1)
Diagnosis
954(1)
Nursing Care
954(1)
Cerebrovascular Disorders
955(14)
Transient Ischemic Attack
955(1)
Cerebrovascular Accident (Brain Attack, Stroke)
956(3)
Cerebral Aneurysm/Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
959(10)
Seizure Disorders
969(4)
Pathophysiology
970(1)
Etiology
970(1)
Signs and Symptoms
970(1)
Diagnostic Tests
970(1)
Treatment
970(1)
Nursing Management
971(2)
Traumatic Brain Injury
973(5)
Pathophysiology
973(1)
Etiology
973(1)
Types of Brain Injury and Signs and Symptoms
973(2)
Diagnostic Tests
975(1)
Treatment
975(1)
Acute Complications of TBI
976(1)
Long-Term Complications
976(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with Traumatic Brain Injury
977(1)
Brain Tumors
978(3)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
978(1)
Signs and Symptoms
978(1)
Diagnostic Tests
978(1)
Treatment
979(1)
Acute and Long-Term Complications
980(1)
Nursing Care
980(1)
Nursing Process: The Client with a Brain Tumor
980(1)
Intracranial surgery
981(2)
Preoperative Care
981(1)
Postoperative Care
982(1)
Spinal Disorders
983(4)
Herniated Disks
983(2)
Spinal Stenosis
985(1)
Nursing Process: The Client Having Spinal Surgery
986(1)
Spinal Cord Injuries
987(6)
Pathophysiology
987(1)
Causes and Types
987(1)
Signs and Symptoms
987(1)
Complications
987(2)
Diagnostic Tests
989(1)
Treatment
989(1)
Nursing Process
990(3)
Degenerative Neuromuscular Disorders
993(12)
Parkinson's Disease
993(4)
Huntington's Disease
997(1)
Alzheimer's Disease
998(7)
Nursing Care of Clients with Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
1005(14)
Marsha A. Miles
Deborah L. Roush
Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
1005(14)
Neuromuscular Disorders
1005(10)
Cranial Nerve Disorders
1015(4)
UNIT 14 Understanding the Sensory System 1019(58)
Sensory System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures-Vision and Hearing
1021(18)
Debra Aucoin-Ratcliff
Lazette Nowicki
Valerie C. Scanlon
Vision
1022(8)
Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye
1022(1)
Aging and the Eye
1023(1)
Nursing Assessment of the Eye and Visual Status
1023(4)
Therapeutic Measures
1027(3)
Ear
1030(9)
Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Ear
1030(1)
Aging and the Ear
1031(1)
Nursing Assessment of the Ear and Hearing Status
1031(5)
Therapeutic Measures
1036(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Sensory Disorders-Vision and Hearing
1039(38)
Lazette Nowicki
Debra Aucoin-Ratcliff
Vision
1040(19)
Infections and Inflammation
1040(4)
Refractive Errors
1044(2)
Blindness
1046(4)
Diabetic Retinopathy
1050(1)
Retinal Detachment
1051(2)
Glaucoma
1053(2)
Cataracts
1055(1)
Nursing Process for Clients Having Eye Surgery
1056(1)
Macular Degeneration
1057(1)
Trauma
1058(1)
Hearing
1059(8)
Hearing Loss
1059(5)
External Ear
1064(3)
Middle Ear, Tympanic Membrane, and Mastoid Disorders
1067(10)
Inner Ear
1072(5)
UNIT 15 Understanding the Integumentary System 1077(58)
Integumentary Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
1079(14)
Rita Bolek Trofino
Valerie C. Scanlon
Review of Normal Anatomy and Physiology
1079(2)
Epidermis
1079(1)
Dermis
1080(1)
Appendages
1080(1)
Subcutaneous Tissue
1081(1)
Aging and the Integumentary System
1081(1)
Nursing Assessment
1081(5)
Health History
1081(1)
Physical Assessment
1082(4)
Diagnostic Tests
1086(1)
Laboratory Tests
1086(1)
Skin Biopsy
1086(1)
Other Diagnostic Tests
1086(1)
Therapeutic Measures
1087(3)
Open Wet Dressings
1087(1)
topical Medications
1087(3)
Other Dressings
1090(1)
Wound Healing
1090(3)
Nursing Care of Clients with Skin Disorders
1093(42)
Rita Bolek Trofino
Pressure Ulcers
1094(3)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
1094(1)
Prevention
1094(1)
Signs and Symptoms
1095(1)
Complications
1095(1)
Diagnostic Tests
1095(1)
Medical Treatment
1095(1)
Nursing Process
1096(1)
Inflammatory Skin Disorders
1097(6)
Dermatitis
1097(5)
Psoriasis
1102(1)
Infectious Skin Disorders
1103(8)
Herpes Simples
1103(3)
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
1106(1)
Fungal Infections
1107(1)
Cellulitis
1107(1)
Acne Vulgaris
1107(4)
Parasitic Skin Disorders
1111(3)
Pediculosis
1111(2)
Scabies
1113(1)
Pemphigus
1114(2)
Pathophysiology and Etiology
1114(1)
Signs and Symptoms
1115(1)
Complications
1115(1)
Diagnostic Tests
1115(1)
Medical Treatment
1115(1)
Nursing Care
1115(1)
Burns
1116(11)
Pathophysiology and Signs and Symptoms
1116(2)
Etiology
1118(1)
Complications
1118(1)
Diagnostic Tests
1118(1)
Medical Treatment
1118(4)
Nursing Process
1122(5)
Skin Lesions
1127(5)
Malignant Skin Lesions
1127(5)
Dermatological Surgery
1132(3)
UNIT 16 Understanding the Immune System 1135(34)
Immune System Function, Assessment, and Therapeutic Measures
1137(12)
Sharon M. Nowak
Valerie C. Scanlon
Normal Immune Anatomy and Physiology
1138(1)
Antigens
1138(1)
Lymphocytes
1138(1)
Antibodies
1138(1)
Mechanisms of Immunity
1139(1)
Antibody Responses
1139(1)
Types of Immunity
1140(1)
Aging and the Immune System
1140(1)
Immune System Assessment
1141(5)
Nursing Assessment
1141(2)
Diagnostic Tests
1143(3)
Therapeutic Measures
1146(3)
Allergies
1146(1)
Immunotherapy
1146(1)
Medications
1147(1)
Surgical Management
1147(1)
New Therapies
1147(2)
Nursing Care of Clients with Immune Disorders
1149(20)
Sharon M. Nowak
Immune Disorders
1149(20)
Hypersensitivity Reactions
1149(6)
Autoimmune Disorders
1155(2)
Immune Deficiencies Including AIDS
1157(12)
UNIT 17 Understanding Emergency Care 1169(28)
Nursing Care of Clients with Emergent Conditions
1171(26)
Kate Schmitz
Shock
1171(3)
Nursing Process
1172(2)
Anaphylaxis
1174(1)
Pathophysiology
1174(1)
Trauma
1175(6)
Mechanism of Injury
1175(1)
Surface Trauma
1176(1)
Nursing Process of Surface Trauma
1176(1)
Surface Trauma Complications
1177(1)
Multisystem Trauma
1177(1)
Head Trauma
1178(1)
Nursing Process of Head Trauma
1178(1)
Spine Trauma
1179(1)
Nursing Process of Spine Trauma
1179(1)
Chest Trauma
1179(1)
Nursing Process of Chest Trauma
1180(1)
Abdominal Trauma
1180(1)
Nursing Process of Abdominal Trauma
1180(1)
Orthopedic Trauma
1181(1)
Nursing Process of Orthopedic Trauma
1181(1)
Burns
1181(6)
Types of Burns
1182(1)
Burn Pathophysiology
1182(1)
Burn Classification
1182(1)
Nursing Process for Burns
1183(1)
Chemical Burns
1184(1)
Electrical Burns
1184(3)
Hypothermia
1187(1)
Nursing Process
1187(1)
Frostbite
1188(1)
Hyperthermia
1188(2)
Stages of Hyperthermia
1189(1)
Poisoning and Drug Overdose
1190(2)
Nursing Process
1190(1)
Inhaled Poisons
1191(1)
Injected Poisons
1191(1)
Insects
1191(1)
Snake Bites
1191(1)
Tick Bites
1192(1)
Psychiatric Emergencies
1192(1)
Nursing Process
1192(1)
Near-Drowning
1193(1)
Nursing Process
1193(1)
Disaster Response
1194(3)
UNIT 18 Understanding Mental Health Care 1197(30)
Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Disorders
1199(28)
Kathy Neeb
Normal Function
1200(1)
Nursing Assessment
1200(2)
Diagnostic Tests
1202(1)
Coping and Defense Mechanisms
1202(3)
Therapeutic Measures
1205(6)
Milieu
1205(1)
Psychopharmacology
1205(2)
Psychotherapies
1207(4)
Mental Health Disorders
1211(16)
Anxiety Disorders
1211(3)
Mood Disorders
1214(1)
Somatoform/Psychosomatic Disorders
1215(2)
Schizophrenia
1217(2)
Substance Abuse Disorders
1219(8)
Appendix A List of Nanda-Approved Nursing Diagnoses 1227(2)
Appendix B Normal Reference Laboratory Values 1229(4)
Appendix C Answers To Chapter Review Questions 1233(2)
Appendix D Medical Abbreviations 1235(2)
Appendix E Prefixes, Suffixes, and Combining Forms 1237(4)
Glossary 1241(24)
Index 1265

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