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DeWit's medical-surgical nursing : concepts and practice /

Stromberg, Holly,

DeWit's medical-surgical nursing : concepts and practice / Holly K. Stromberg - Edition 4 - St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, 2021 - xxvi, 1,247 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

Preceded by Medical-surgical nursing : concepts & practice / Susan C. deWit, Holly Stromberg, Carol Dallred. Third edition. [2017]

Includes bibliographical references and index

Unit I: Medical-surgical nursing settings. Caring for medical-surgical patients ; Critical thinking and the nursing process. -- Unit II: Medical-surgical patient care problems. Fluids, electrolytes, acid-base balance, and intravenous therapy ; Care of preoperative and intraoperative surgical patients ; Care of postoperative surgical patients ; Infection prevention and control ; Care of patients with pain ; Care of patients with cancer ; Chronic illness and rehabilitation. -- Unit III: Immune system. The immune and lymphatic systems ; Care of patients with immune and lymphatic disorders. -- Unit IV: Respiratory system. The respiratory system ; Care of patients with disorders of the upper respiratory system ; Care of patients with disorders of the lower respiratory system. -- Unit V: Hematologic system. The hematologic system ; Care of patients with hematologic disorders. -- Unit VI: Cardiovascular system. The cardiovascular system ; Care of patients with hypertension and peripheral vascular disease ; Care of patients with cardiac disorders ; Care of patients with coronary artery disease and cardiac surgery. -- Unit VII: The neurologic system. The neurologic system ; Care of patients with head and spinal injuries ; Care of patients with brain disorders ; Care of patients with peripheral nerve and degenerative neurologic disorders. -- Unit VIII: Sensory system. The sensory system: eye ; The sensory system: ear Unit IX: Gastrointestinal system. The gastrointestinal system ; Care of patients with disorders of the upper gastrointestinal system ; Care of patients with disorders of the lower gastrointestinal system ; Care of patients with disorders of the gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. -- Unit X: Musculoskeletal system. The musculoskeletal system ; Care of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders. -- Unit XI: Urinary system. The urinary system ; Care of patients with disorders of the urinary system. -- Unit XII: Endocrine system. The endocrine system ; Care of patients with pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal disorders ; Care of patients with diabetes and hypoglycemia. -- Unit XIII: Reproductive system. The reproductive system ; Care of women with reproductive disorders ; Care of men with reproductive disorders ; Care of patients with sexually transmitted infections. -- Unit XIV: Integumentary system. The integumentary system ; Care of patients with integumentary disorders and burns. -- XV: Emergency and disaster management. Care of patients in disasters or bioterrorism attack ; Care of patients with emergent conditions, trauma, and shock. -- Unit XVI: Mental health nursing of the adult. Care of patients with cognitive function disorders ; Care of patients with anxiety, mood, and eating disorders ; Care of patients with substance-related and addictive disorders ; Care of patients with thought and personality disorders

Get the solid foundation you need to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and succeed in practice! "deWit's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition" builds on the fundamentals of nursing with complete coverage of adult medical-surgical conditions, including roles, settings, health care trends, and all body systems and their disorders. It provides special attention to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. "deWit's Medical-Surgical Nursing" makes exam prep easier with NCLEX-PN review questions, and reflects national LPN/LVN standards with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient safety. -- From product description

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