Full Description
This popular text has been reprinted in color to add visual appeal while maintaining the same content and presentation. Straightforward and easy to understand, "Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care, Seventh Edition" features a well-integrated blend of material and step-by-step procedures. In this title, the full color now enhances the material and adds increased visual appeal. Designed specifically for LPN/LVN students, this introductory textbook covers various techniques, procedures, and basic nursing concepts. It is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.
Contents
Section INursing Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations Chapter 2: Nursing Process Unit II: Integrating Basic Concepts Chapter 3: Laws and Ethics Chapter 4: Health and Illness Chapter 5: Homeostasis, Adaptation and Stress Chapter 6: Culture and Ethnicity Unit III: Fostering Communication Chapter 7: The Nurse-Patient Relationship Chapter 8: Patient Teaching Chapter 9: Recording and Reporting Section II: Fundamental Nursing Skills Unit IV: Performing Assessment and Evaluation Chapter 10: Admission, Discharge, Transfer and Referrals Chapter 11: Vital Signs Chapter 12: Physical Assessment Chapter 13: Special Examinations and Tests Unit V: Assisting with Basic Needs Chapter 14: Nutrition Chapter 15: Fluid and Chemical Balance Chapter 16: Hygiene Chapter 17: Comfort, Rest and Sleep Chapter 18: Safety Chapter 19: Pain Management Chapter 20: Oxygenation Unit VI: Preventing Infection Chapter 21: Asepsis Chapter 22: Infection Control Unit VII: Assisting the Inactive Patient Chapter 23: Body Mechanics, Positioning and Moving Chapter 24: Therapeutic Exercise Chapter 25: Mechanical Immobilization Chapter 26: Ambulatory Aids Unit VIII: The Surgical Patient Chapter 27: Perioperative Care Chapter 28: Wound Care Chapter 29: Gastrointestinal Intubation Unit IX: Promoting Elimination Chapter 30: Urinary Elimination Chapter 31: Bowel Elimination Unit X: Medication Administration Chapter 32: Oral Medications Chapter 33: Topical and Inhalant Medications Chapter 34: Parenteral Medications Chapter 35: Intravenous Medications Unit XI: Intervening in Emergency Situations Chapter 36: Airway Management Chapter 37: Resusitation Unit XII: Caring for the Terminally Ill Chapter 38: Death and DyinNER(01): WOW
