Medical-Surgical Nursing - 2-Volume Set: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems / Edition 9

by Sharon L. Lewis

Overview

Over the past three decades, more and more nursing educators have turned to Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing for its accurate and up-to-date coverage of the latest trends, hot topics, and clinical developments in the field of medical-surgical nursing — and the new ninth edition is no exception! Written by a dedicated team of expert authors led by Sharon Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 9th Edition offers the same easy-to-read style that students have come to love, along with the timely and thoroughly accurate content that educators have come to trust. Completely revised and updated content explores patient care in various clinical settings and focuses on key topics such as prioritization, critical thinking, patient safety, and NCLEX^® exam preparation. Best of all — a complete collection of interactive student resources creates a more engaging learning environment to prepare you for clinical practice.

• Highly readable format gives you a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing.
• Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that the information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate.
• Bridge to NCLEX Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for the NCLEX examination with both standard and alternate item format questions.
• UNIQUE! "Levels of Care" approach explains how nursing care varies for different levels of health and illness.
• More than 50 comprehensive nursing care plans in the book and online incorporate NIC, NOC, and current NANDA diagnoses, defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems.
• Over 800 full-color illustrations and photographs clearly demonstrate disease processes and related anatomy and physiology.

• NEW! Unfolding case studies included throughout each assessment chapter help you apply important concepts and procedures to real-life patient care.

• NEW! Managing Multiple Patients case studies at the end of each section give you practice applying your knowledge of various disorders and help you prioritize and delegate patient care.

• NEW! Informatics boxes discuss how technology is used by nurses and patients in health care settings.
• NEW! Expanded coverage of evidence-based practice helps you understand how to apply the latest research to real-life patient care.
• NEW! Expanded Safety Alerts throughout the book cover surveillance for high-risk situations.
• NEW! Separate chapter on genetics expands on this key topic that impacts nearly every condition with a focus on the practical application to nursing care of patients.
• NEW! Expanded coverage of delegation includes additional Delegation Decisions boxes covering issues such as hypertension and postoperative patient care.
• NEW! Genetic Risk Alerts and Genetic Link headings highlight specific genetic issues related to body system assessments and disorders.
• NEW! Revised art program enhances the book’s visual appeal and lends a more contemporary look throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900323100891
Publication date:	12/05/2013
Pages:	1936
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

Sharon L. Lewis, RN, PhD, FAAN

Shannon Ruff Dirksen, RN, PhD

Margaret M. Heitkemper, RN, PhD, FAAN

Linda Bucher, RN, PhD, CEN, CNE

Table of Contents

Section One – Concepts in Nursing Practice

1. Professional Nursing Practice     2. Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care     3. Health History and Physical Examination       4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching                            5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults                                                      6. Stress and Stress Management     7. Sleep and Sleep Disorders        8. Pain          9. Palliative Care at End of Life     10. Substance Use Disorders

Section Two – Pathophysiologic Mechanisms of Disease

11. Inflammation and Wound Healing        12. Genetics and Genomics 13. Altered Immune Responses and Transplantation 14. Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 15. Cancer          16. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances    

Section Three – Perioperative Care

17. Preoperative Care     18. Intraoperative Care      19. Postoperative Care        Section Four – Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input

20. Assessment of Visual and Auditory Systems    21. Visual and Auditory Problems   22. Assessment of Integumentary System    23. Integumentary Problems     24. Burns      

Section Five – Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation

25. Assessment of Respiratory System       26. Upper Respiratory Problems    27. Lower Respiratory Problems     28. Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases   

Section Six – Problems of Oxygenation: Transport

29. Assessment of Hematologic System       30. Hematologic Problems     Section Seven – Problems of Oxygenation: Perfusion

31. Assessment of Cardiovascular System      32. Hypertension 33. Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome 34. Heart Failure       35. Dysrhythmias      36. Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders  37. Vascular Disorders     

Section Eight – Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination

38. Assessment of Gastrointestinal System    39. Nutritional Problems     40. Obesity      41. Upper Gastrointestinal Problems   42. Lower Gastrointestinal Problems    43. Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Problems   

Section Nine – Problems of Urinary Function

44. Assessment of Urinary System      45. Renal and Urologic Problems     46. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease 

Section Ten – Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms

47. Assessment of Endocrine System      48. Diabetes Mellitus     49. Endocrine Problems       50. Assessment of Reproductive System       51. Breast Disorders      52. Sexually Transmitted Infections 53. Female Reproductive and Genital Problems     54. Male Reproductive and Genital Problems  

Section Eleven – Problems Related to Movement and Coordination

55. Assessment of Nervous System     56. Acute Intracranial Problems    57. Stroke      58. Chronic Neurologic Problems  59. Dementia and Delirium 60. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems 61. Assessment of Musculoskeletal System    62. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery 63. Musculoskeletal Problems       64. Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases 

Section Twelve – Nursing Care in Specialized Settings

65. Critical Care      66. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 67. Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 68. Emergency and Disaster Nursing    

Appendix A – Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Appendix B – Nursing Diagnoses Appendix C – Laboratory Reference Intervals

Glossary Index