Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.
1. Cover image - p. cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Disclaimer - p. iii 4. Table of Contents - p. xix 5. Evolve Student Resources - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. About the Authors - p. v 8. Contributors - p. vii 9. Authors of Teaching and Learning Resources - p. xi 10. Preface - p. xv 11. Concept Exemplars - p. xxi 12. Special Features - p. xxiii 13. Reviewers - p. xiii 14. Section 1. Concepts in Nursing Practice - p. 1 15. 1. Professional Nursing - p. 1a 16. 2. Social Determinants of Health - p. 19 17. 3. Health History and Physical Examination - p. 36 18. 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching - p. 49 19. 5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults - p. 63 20. 6. Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Gender Diverse Patients - p. 81 21. Section 2. Problems Related to Comfort and Coping - p. 93 22. 7. Stress Management - p. 93a 23. 8. Sleep and Sleep Disorders - p. 105 24. 9. Pain - p. 119 25. 10. Palliative and End-of-Life Care - p. 146 26. 11. Substance Use Disorders in Acute Care - p. 162 27. Section 3. Problems Related to Homeostasis and Protection - p. 179 28. 12. Inflammation and Healing - p. 179a 29. 13. Genetics - p. 199 30. 14. Immune Responses and Transplantation - p. 213 31. 15. Infection - p. 237 32. 16. Cancer - p. 265 33. 17. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances - p. 302 34. Section 4. Perioperative and Emergency Care - p. 335 35. 18. Preoperative Care - p. 335a 36. 19. Intraoperative Care - p. 350 37. 20. Postoperative Care - p. 365 38. 21. Emergency and Disaster Nursing - p. 385 39. Section 5. Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input - p. 407 40. 22. Assessment and Management: Visual Problems - p. 407a 41. 23. Assessment and Management: Auditory Problems - p. 436 42. 24. Assessment: Integumentary System - p. 456 43. 25. Integumentary Problems - p. 471 44. 26. Burns - p. 494 45. Section 6. Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation - p. 515 46. 27. Assessment: Respiratory System - p. 515a 47. 28. Supporting Ventilation - p. 539 48. 29. Upper Respiratory Problems - p. 577 49. 30. Lower Respiratory Problems - p. 596 50. 31. Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases - p. 632 51. 32. Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - p. 672 52. Section 7. Problems of Oxygenation: Transport - p. 693 53. 33. Assessment: Hematologic System - p. 693a 54. 34. Hematologic Problems - p. 715 55. Anemia - p. 716 56. Nursing and Interprofessional Management: Anemia - p. 717 57. Anemia Caused by Decreased RBC Production - p. 718 58. Megaloblastic Anemias - p. 721 59. Anemia Caused by Blood Loss - p. 723 60. Anemia Caused by Increased RBC Destruction - p. 724 61. Other Red Blood Cell Disorders - p. 728 62. Problems of Hemostasis - p. 731 63. Lymphomas - p. 750 64. Section 8. Problems of Oxygenation: Perfusion - p. 767 65. 35. Assessment: Cardiovascular System - p. 767a 66. 36. Hypertension - p. 797 67. 37. Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 819 68. Coronary Artery Disease - p. 819 69. Interprofessional and Nursing MANAGEMENT: Coronary Artery Disease - p. 824 70. Chronic Stable Angina - p. 830 71. Interprofessional and Nursing Care: Chronic Stable Angina - p. 832 72. Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 840 73. Unstable Angina - p. 841 74. St-Elevation and Non–St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction - p. 841 75. Interprofessional Care: Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 846 76. Nursing Management: Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 849 77. Sudden Cardiac Death - p. 855 78. 38. Heart Failure - p. 859 79. 39. Dysrhythmias - p. 884 80. 40. Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders - p. 909 81. 41. Vascular Disorders - p. 932 82. 42. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome - p. 961 83. Section 9. Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination - p. 987 84. 43. Assessment: Gastrointestinal System - p. 987a 85. 44. Nutrition Problems - p. 1009 86. 45. Obesity - p. 1030 87. 46. Upper Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 1050 88. 47. Lower Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 1088 89. Diarrhea - p. 1089 90. Nursing Management: Acute Infectious Diarrhea - p. 1091 91. Fecal Incontinence - p. 1092 92. Nursing Management: Fecal Incontinence - p. 1093 93. Constipation - p. 1094 94. Nursing Management: Constipation - p. 1096 95. Acute Abdominal Pain and Laparotomy - p. 1097 96. Nursing Management: Acute Abdominal Pain - p. 1098 97. Abdominal Trauma - p. 1100 98. Chronic Abdominal Pain - p. 1101 99. Inflammatory Disorders - p. 1102 100. Malabsorption Syndrome - p. 1126 101. Anorectal Problems - p. 1129 102. 48. Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Problems - p. 1135 103. Liver Problems - p. 1135 104. Pancreas Problems - p. 1160 105. Biliary Tract Problems - p. 1166 106. Section 10. Problems of Urinary Function - p. 1177 107. 49. Assessment: Urinary System - p. 1177a 108. 50. Renal and Urologic Problems - p. 1195 109. 51. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease - p. 1232 110. Section 11. Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms - p. 1265 111. 52. Assessment: Endocrine System - p. 1265a 112. 53. Diabetes - p. 1285 113. 54. Endocrine Problems - p. 1322 114. 55. Assessment: Reproductive System - p. 1352 115. 56. Breast Problems - p. 1371 116. 57. Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 1395 117. 58. Female Reproductive Problems - p. 1412 118. 59. Male Reproductive Problems - p. 1434 119. Section 12. Problems Related to Movement and Coordination - p. 1461 120. 60. Assessment: Nervous System - p. 1461a 121. 61. Acute Intracranial Problems - p. 1483 122. 62. Stroke - p. 1515 123. 63. Chronic Neurologic Problems - p. 1538 124. 64. Dementia and Delirium - p. 1573 125. 65. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems - p. 1594 126. 66. Assessment: Musculoskeletal System - p. 1622 127. 67. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery - p. 1638 128. 68. Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 1674 129. 69. Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases - p. 1696 130. Appendix A. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers - p. 1732 131. Appendix B. Clinical Problems With Definitions - p. 1735 132. Appendix C. Laboratory Reference Intervals - p. 1737 133. Index - p. I-1 134. Abbreviations - p. ES4
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.
1. Cover image - p. cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Disclaimer - p. iii 4. Table of Contents - p. xix 5. Evolve Student Resources - p. IFC1 6. Copyright - p. iv 7. About the Authors - p. v 8. Contributors - p. vii 9. Authors of Teaching and Learning Resources - p. xi 10. Preface - p. xv 11. Concept Exemplars - p. xxi 12. Special Features - p. xxiii 13. Reviewers - p. xiii 14. Section 1. Concepts in Nursing Practice - p. 1 15. 1. Professional Nursing - p. 1a 16. 2. Social Determinants of Health - p. 19 17. 3. Health History and Physical Examination - p. 36 18. 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching - p. 49 19. 5. Chronic Illness and Older Adults - p. 63 20. 6. Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, and Gender Diverse Patients - p. 81 21. Section 2. Problems Related to Comfort and Coping - p. 93 22. 7. Stress Management - p. 93a 23. 8. Sleep and Sleep Disorders - p. 105 24. 9. Pain - p. 119 25. 10. Palliative and End-of-Life Care - p. 146 26. 11. Substance Use Disorders in Acute Care - p. 162 27. Section 3. Problems Related to Homeostasis and Protection - p. 179 28. 12. Inflammation and Healing - p. 179a 29. 13. Genetics - p. 199 30. 14. Immune Responses and Transplantation - p. 213 31. 15. Infection - p. 237 32. 16. Cancer - p. 265 33. 17. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances - p. 302 34. Section 4. Perioperative and Emergency Care - p. 335 35. 18. Preoperative Care - p. 335a 36. 19. Intraoperative Care - p. 350 37. 20. Postoperative Care - p. 365 38. 21. Emergency and Disaster Nursing - p. 385 39. Section 5. Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input - p. 407 40. 22. Assessment and Management: Visual Problems - p. 407a 41. 23. Assessment and Management: Auditory Problems - p. 436 42. 24. Assessment: Integumentary System - p. 456 43. 25. Integumentary Problems - p. 471 44. 26. Burns - p. 494 45. Section 6. Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation - p. 515 46. 27. Assessment: Respiratory System - p. 515a 47. 28. Supporting Ventilation - p. 539 48. 29. Upper Respiratory Problems - p. 577 49. 30. Lower Respiratory Problems - p. 596 50. 31. Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases - p. 632 51. 32. Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome - p. 672 52. Section 7. Problems of Oxygenation: Transport - p. 693 53. 33. Assessment: Hematologic System - p. 693a 54. 34. Hematologic Problems - p. 715 55. Anemia - p. 716 56. Nursing and Interprofessional Management: Anemia - p. 717 57. Anemia Caused by Decreased RBC Production - p. 718 58. Megaloblastic Anemias - p. 721 59. Anemia Caused by Blood Loss - p. 723 60. Anemia Caused by Increased RBC Destruction - p. 724 61. Other Red Blood Cell Disorders - p. 728 62. Problems of Hemostasis - p. 731 63. Lymphomas - p. 750 64. Section 8. Problems of Oxygenation: Perfusion - p. 767 65. 35. Assessment: Cardiovascular System - p. 767a 66. 36. Hypertension - p. 797 67. 37. Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 819 68. Coronary Artery Disease - p. 819 69. Interprofessional and Nursing MANAGEMENT: Coronary Artery Disease - p. 824 70. Chronic Stable Angina - p. 830 71. Interprofessional and Nursing Care: Chronic Stable Angina - p. 832 72. Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 840 73. Unstable Angina - p. 841 74. St-Elevation and Non–St-Elevation Myocardial Infarction - p. 841 75. Interprofessional Care: Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 846 76. Nursing Management: Acute Coronary Syndrome - p. 849 77. Sudden Cardiac Death - p. 855 78. 38. Heart Failure - p. 859 79. 39. Dysrhythmias - p. 884 80. 40. Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders - p. 909 81. 41. Vascular Disorders - p. 932 82. 42. Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome - p. 961 83. Section 9. Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination - p. 987 84. 43. Assessment: Gastrointestinal System - p. 987a 85. 44. Nutrition Problems - p. 1009 86. 45. Obesity - p. 1030 87. 46. Upper Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 1050 88. 47. Lower Gastrointestinal Problems - p. 1088 89. Diarrhea - p. 1089 90. Nursing Management: Acute Infectious Diarrhea - p. 1091 91. Fecal Incontinence - p. 1092 92. Nursing Management: Fecal Incontinence - p. 1093 93. Constipation - p. 1094 94. Nursing Management: Constipation - p. 1096 95. Acute Abdominal Pain and Laparotomy - p. 1097 96. Nursing Management: Acute Abdominal Pain - p. 1098 97. Abdominal Trauma - p. 1100 98. Chronic Abdominal Pain - p. 1101 99. Inflammatory Disorders - p. 1102 100. Malabsorption Syndrome - p. 1126 101. Anorectal Problems - p. 1129 102. 48. Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Problems - p. 1135 103. Liver Problems - p. 1135 104. Pancreas Problems - p. 1160 105. Biliary Tract Problems - p. 1166 106. Section 10. Problems of Urinary Function - p. 1177 107. 49. Assessment: Urinary System - p. 1177a 108. 50. Renal and Urologic Problems - p. 1195 109. 51. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease - p. 1232 110. Section 11. Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms - p. 1265 111. 52. Assessment: Endocrine System - p. 1265a 112. 53. Diabetes - p. 1285 113. 54. Endocrine Problems - p. 1322 114. 55. Assessment: Reproductive System - p. 1352 115. 56. Breast Problems - p. 1371 116. 57. Sexually Transmitted Infections - p. 1395 117. 58. Female Reproductive Problems - p. 1412 118. 59. Male Reproductive Problems - p. 1434 119. Section 12. Problems Related to Movement and Coordination - p. 1461 120. 60. Assessment: Nervous System - p. 1461a 121. 61. Acute Intracranial Problems - p. 1483 122. 62. Stroke - p. 1515 123. 63. Chronic Neurologic Problems - p. 1538 124. 64. Dementia and Delirium - p. 1573 125. 65. Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems - p. 1594 126. 66. Assessment: Musculoskeletal System - p. 1622 127. 67. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery - p. 1638 128. 68. Musculoskeletal Problems - p. 1674 129. 69. Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases - p. 1696 130. Appendix A. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers - p. 1732 131. Appendix B. Clinical Problems With Definitions - p. 1735 132. Appendix C. Laboratory Reference Intervals - p. 1737 133. Index - p. I-1 134. Abbreviations - p. ES4
