Build skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5thEdition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, this text emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.
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Holly K. Stromberg,Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Allan Hancock College, Clinical Educator, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, California
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. vi 8. Reviewers - p. vii 9. LPN Advisory Board - p. viii 10. To the Instructor - p. ix 11. To The Student - p. xii 12. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 13. Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. xiv 14. 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 15. 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 16. Unit II. Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. 29 17. 3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 18. 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 19. 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 20. 6. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 102 21. 7. Care of Patients With Pain - p. 127 22. 8. Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 147 23. 9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation - p. 182 24. Unit III. Immune System - p. 200 25. 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 26. 11. Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 27. Unit IV. Respiratory System - p. 255 28. 12. The Respiratory System - p. 256 29. 13. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 278 30. 14. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 295 31. Unit V. Hematologic System - p. 332 32. 15. The Hematologic System - p. 333 33. 16. Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 350 34. Unit VI. Cardiovascular System - p. 375 35. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 376 36. 18. Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 405 37. 19. Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 434 38. 20. Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 461 39. Unit VII. Neurologic System - p. 483 40. 21. The Neurologic System - p. 484 41. 22. Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 513 42. 23. Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 537 43. 24. Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 567 44. Unit VIII. Sensory System - p. 584 45. 25. The Sensory System: Eye - p. 585 46. 26. The Sensory System: Ear - p. 618 47. Unit IX. Gastrointestinal System - p. 641 48. 27. The Gastrointestinal System - p. 642 49. 28. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 662 50. 29. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 687 51. 30. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 715 52. Unit X. Musculoskeletal System - p. 742 53. 31. The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 54. 32. Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 55. Unit XI. Urinary System - p. 789 56. 33. The Urinary System - p. 790 57. 34. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 58. Unit XII. Endocrine System - p. 841 59. 35. The Endocrine System - p. 842 60. 36. Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 61. 37. Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 62. Unit XIII. Reproductive System - p. 905 63. 38. The Reproductive System - p. 906 64. 39. Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 65. 40. Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders - p. 952 66. 41. Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 967 67. Unit XIV. Integumentary System - p. 980 68. 42. The Integumentary System - p. 981 69. 43. Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 995 70. Unit XV. Emergency And Disaster Management - p. 1027 71. 44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1028 72. 45. Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1051 73. Unit XVI. Mental Health Nursing of the Adult - p. 1077 74. 46. Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1078 75. 47. Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1093 76. 48. Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1112 77. 49. Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1131 78. Appendixes - p. 1146 79. Appendix A. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1147 80. Appendix B. Standard Precautions - p. 1156 81. Appendix C. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1159 82. References - p. 1161 83. Bibliography - p. 1177 84. Glossary - p. 1184 85. Index - p. 1208 86. Priority Problem List - p. 1255
Build skills in clinical judgment and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 5thEdition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, this text emphasizes evidence-based practice and reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new Next-Generation NCLEX® case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Key Features
Author Information
Holly K. Stromberg,Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Allan Hancock College, Clinical Educator, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, California
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Disclaimer - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Contributors - p. vi 8. Reviewers - p. vii 9. LPN Advisory Board - p. viii 10. To the Instructor - p. ix 11. To The Student - p. xii 12. Acknowledgments - p. xiv 13. Unit I. Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings - p. xiv 14. 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients - p. 1 15. 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process - p. 15 16. Unit II. Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems - p. 29 17. 3. Fluids, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy - p. 30 18. 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients - p. 63 19. 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients - p. 83 20. 6. Infection Prevention and Control - p. 102 21. 7. Care of Patients With Pain - p. 127 22. 8. Care of Patients With Cancer - p. 147 23. 9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation - p. 182 24. Unit III. Immune System - p. 200 25. 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems - p. 201 26. 11. Care of Patients With Immune and Lymphatic Disorders - p. 221 27. Unit IV. Respiratory System - p. 255 28. 12. The Respiratory System - p. 256 29. 13. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System - p. 278 30. 14. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System - p. 295 31. Unit V. Hematologic System - p. 332 32. 15. The Hematologic System - p. 333 33. 16. Care of Patients With Hematologic Disorders - p. 350 34. Unit VI. Cardiovascular System - p. 375 35. 17. The Cardiovascular System - p. 376 36. 18. Care of Patients With Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease - p. 405 37. 19. Care of Patients With Cardiac Disorders - p. 434 38. 20. Care of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery - p. 461 39. Unit VII. Neurologic System - p. 483 40. 21. The Neurologic System - p. 484 41. 22. Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries - p. 513 42. 23. Care of Patients With Brain Disorders - p. 537 43. 24. Care of Patients With Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders - p. 567 44. Unit VIII. Sensory System - p. 584 45. 25. The Sensory System: Eye - p. 585 46. 26. The Sensory System: Ear - p. 618 47. Unit IX. Gastrointestinal System - p. 641 48. 27. The Gastrointestinal System - p. 642 49. 28. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System - p. 662 50. 29. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System - p. 687 51. 30. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas - p. 715 52. Unit X. Musculoskeletal System - p. 742 53. 31. The Musculoskeletal System - p. 743 54. 32. Care of Patients With Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders - p. 760 55. Unit XI. Urinary System - p. 789 56. 33. The Urinary System - p. 790 57. 34. Care of Patients With Disorders of the Urinary System - p. 810 58. Unit XII. Endocrine System - p. 841 59. 35. The Endocrine System - p. 842 60. 36. Care of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders - p. 858 61. 37. Care of Patients With Diabetes and Hypoglycemia - p. 882 62. Unit XIII. Reproductive System - p. 905 63. 38. The Reproductive System - p. 906 64. 39. Care of Women With Reproductive Disorders - p. 927 65. 40. Care of Men With Reproductive Disorders - p. 952 66. 41. Care of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 967 67. Unit XIV. Integumentary System - p. 980 68. 42. The Integumentary System - p. 981 69. 43. Care of Patients With Integumentary Disorders and Burns - p. 995 70. Unit XV. Emergency And Disaster Management - p. 1027 71. 44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks - p. 1028 72. 45. Care of Patients With Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock - p. 1051 73. Unit XVI. Mental Health Nursing of the Adult - p. 1077 74. 46. Care of Patients With Cognitive Function Disorders - p. 1078 75. 47. Care of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders - p. 1093 76. 48. Care of Patients With Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders - p. 1112 77. 49. Care of Patients With Thought and Personality Disorders - p. 1131 78. Appendixes - p. 1146 79. Appendix A. Most Common Laboratory Test Values - p. 1147 80. Appendix B. Standard Precautions - p. 1156 81. Appendix C. Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures - p. 1159 82. References - p. 1161 83. Bibliography - p. 1177 84. Glossary - p. 1184 85. Index - p. 1208 86. Priority Problem List - p. 1255
