Table of Contents

 

 

 

UNIT I

FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

 

1

Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing

 

2

Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies

 

3

Common Health Problems of Older Adults

 

4

Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness

 

5

Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign

 

6

Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing

 

7

Evidence-Based Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing [New Chapter!]

 

8

Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems

 

9

End-Of-Life Care

 

UNIT II

CONCEPTS OF EMERGENCY CARE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

 

10

Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing

 

11

Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies

 

12

Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

 

UNIT III

MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCES

 

13

Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances

 

14

Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid-Base Imbalances

 

15

Infusion Therapy

 

UNIT IV

MANAGEMENT OF PERIOPERATIVE PATIENTS

 

16

Care of Preoperative Patients

 

17

Care of Intraoperative Patients

 

18

Care of Postoperative Patients

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: PROTECTION

 

UNIT V

PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

 

19

Inflammation and the Immune Response

 

20

Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases

 

21

Care of Patients with Hiv Disease and Other Immune Deficiencies

 

22

Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity

 

23

Cancer Development

 

24

Care of Patients with Cancer

 

25

Care of Patients with Infection Expanded

 

UNIT VI

PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

 

26

Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails

 

27

Care of Patients with Skin Problems

 

28

Care of Patients with Burns

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: OXYGENATION AND TISSUE PERFUSION

 

UNIT VII

PROBLEMS OF OXYGENATION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT

 

29

Assessment of the Respiratory System

 

30

Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy

 

31

Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems

 

32

Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems

 

33

Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems

 

34

Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems

 

UNIT VIII

PROBLEMS OF CARDIAC OUTPUT AND TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

 

35

Assessment of the Cardiovascular System

 

36

Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias

 

37

Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems

 

38

Care of Patients with Vascular Problems

 

39

Care of Patients with Shock

 

40

Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes

 

UNIT IX

PROBLEMS OF TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM

 

41

Assessment of the Hematologic System

 

42

Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION

 

UNIT X

PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

 

43

Assessment of the Nervous System

 

44

Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain

 

45

Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord

 

46

Care of Patients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System

 

47

Care of Critically Ill Patients with Neurologic Problems

 

UNIT XI

PROBLEMS OF SENSATION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SENSORY SYSTEM

 

48

Assessment of the Eye and Vision

 

49

Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems

 

50

Assessment of the Ear and Hearing

 

51

Care of Patients with Ear and Hearing Problems

 

UNIT XII

PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

 

52

Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System

 

53

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems

 

54

Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: NUTRITION, METABOLISM, AND BOWEL ELIMINATION

 

UNIT XIII

PROBLEMS OF DIGESTION, NUTRITION, AND ELIMINATION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

 

55

Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System

 

56

Care of Patients with Oral Cavity Problems

 

57

Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems

 

58

Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders

 

59

Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders

 

60

Care of Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders

 

61

Care of Patients with Liver Problems

 

62

Care of Patients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas

 

63

Care of Patients with Malnutrition and Obesity

 

UNIT XIV

PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND METABOLISM: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

 

64

Assessment of the Endocrine System

 

65

Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems

 

66

Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands

 

67

Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: URINARY ELIMINATION

 

UNIT XV

PROBLEMS OF EXCRETION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE RENAL/URINARY SYSTEM

 

68

Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System

 

69

Care of Patients with Urinary Problems

 

70

Care of Patients with Renal Disorders

 

71

Care of Patients with Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

 

 

CONCEPT OVERVIEW: SEXUALITY

 

UNIT XVI

PROBLEMS OF REPRODUCTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

 

72

Assessment of the Reproductive System

 

73

Care of Patients with Breast Disorders

 

74

Care of Patients with Gynecologic Problems

 

75

Care of Male Patients with Reproductive Problems

 

76

Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Disease