Understanding medical surgical nursing / [by] Linda S. Williams, MSN, RN, Professor of Nursing, Jackson College, Jackson, Michigan, Paula D. Hopper, MSN, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing, Jackson College, Jackson, Michigan.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding health care issues -- Understanding health and illness -- Understanding life span influences on health and illness -- Understanding the immune system -- Understanding the cardiovascular system -- Understanding the hematologic and lymphatic systems -- Understanding the respiratory system -- Understanding the gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic systems -- Understanding the urinary system -- Understanding the endocrine system -- Understanding the genitourinary and reproductive system -- Understanding the musculoskeletal system -- Understanding the neurologic system -- Understanding the sensory system -- Understanding the integumentary system -- Understanding mental health care.