Table of Contents

 

 

 

Chapter 1

Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients

 

Chapter 2

Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process

 

Chapter 3

Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

 

Chapter 4

Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

 

Chapter 5

Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients

 

Chapter 6

Infection Prevention and Control

 

Chapter 7

Care of Patients with Pain

 

Chapter 8

Care of Patients with Cancer

 

Chapter 9

Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation

 

Chapter 10

The Immune and Lymphatic Systems

 

Chapter 11

Care of Patients with HIV/AIDS

 

Chapter 12

Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders

 

Chapter 13

The Respiratory System

 

Chapter 14

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

 

Chapter 15

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System

 

Chapter 16

The Hematologic System

 

Chapter 17

Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders

 

Chapter 18

The Cardiovascular System

 

Chapter 19

Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

 

Chapter 20

Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

 

Chapter 21

Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery

 

Chapter 22

The Neurologic System

 

Chapter 23

Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

 

Chapter 24

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Brain

 

Chapter 25

Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders

 

Chapter 26

The Sensory System: Eye and Ear

 

Chapter 27

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eyes and Ears

 

Chapter 28

The Gastrointestinal System

 

Chapter 29

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

 

Chapter 30

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

 

Chapter 31

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas

 

Chapter 32

The Musculoskeletal System

 

Chapter 33

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders

 

Chapter 34

The Urinary System

 

Chapter 35

Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System

 

Chapter 36

The Endocrine System

 

Chapter 37

Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

 

Chapter 38

Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia

 

Chapter 39

Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders

 

Chapter 40

Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders

 

Chapter 41

Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections

 

Chapter 42

The Integumentary System

 

Chapter 43

Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders and Burns

 

Chapter 44

Care of Patients in Disasters, Bioterrorism Attacks, and Pandemic Infections

 

Chapter 45

Care of Patients with Trauma or Shock

 

Chapter 46

Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

 

Chapter 47

Care of Patients with Substance Abuse Disorders

 

Chapter 48

Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders

 

Chapter 49

Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders