Suzanne C Smeltzer RNC, EdD, FAAN , Brenda G Bare , Janice L Hinkle PhD, RN, CNRN , Kerry H Cheever PhD, RN : Author(s)
Preparing students for successful NCLEX results and strong futures as nurses in today's world.
Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting and for success on the NCLEX. In the latest edition, the resource suite is complete with a robust set of premium and included ancillaries such as simulation support, adaptive testing, and a variety of digital resources helping prepare today's students for success.
This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.
- Edition: Twelfth
- Product Format: Hardbound
- ISBN: 9780781785891
- Trim Size: 8.375 x 10.875
- Pages: 2368
- Pub Date: Nov 24, 2009
- Weight: 10.5
Content :
Unit 1 Basic Concepts in Nursing
1 Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice
2 Community-Based Nursing Practice
3 Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process
4 Health Education and Health Promotion
5 Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment
Unit 2 Biophysical and Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing Practice
6 Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation
7 Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness
8 Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing
9 Genetics and Genomics Perspectives in Nursing
10 Chronic Illness and Disability
11 Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation
12 Health Care of the Older Adult
Unit 3 Concepts and Challenges in Patient Management
13 Pain Management
14 Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance
15 Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
16 Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
17 End-of-Life Care
Unit 4 Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
18 Preoperative Nursing Management
19 Intraoperative Nursing Management
20 Postoperative Nursing Management
Unit 5 Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
21 Assessment of Respiratory Function
22 Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
23 Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
24 Management of Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Disease
25 Respiratory Care Modalities
Unit 6 Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
26 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
27 Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems
28 Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
29 Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
30 Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease
31 Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation
32 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension
33 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
Unit 7 Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
34 Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
35 Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders
36 Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities
37 Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
38 Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Unit 8 Metabolic and Endocrine Function
39 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
40 Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders
41 Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
42 Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
Unit 9 Urinary Tract Function
43 Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
44 Management of Patients With Renal Disorders
45 Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders
Unit 10 Reproductive Function
46 Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes
47 Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders
48 Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders
49 Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes
Unit 11 Immunologic Function
50 Assessment of Immune Function
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