FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
A Guide to Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
o Overview of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)
o Purpose of the eBook
o How to Use This eBook for Effective Study
o Key Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing
2. Chapter 1: Nursing Assessment and Patient Safety
o Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Management
o Extended Multiple Response: Warfarin Safety Precautions
o Highlight Text: Fall Prevention Strategies
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Identifying Postoperative Complications
o Matrix/Grid: Isolation Precautions and Client Conditions
3. Chapter 2: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
o Case Study: Dehydration and Rehydration Therapy
o Extended Multiple Response: Managing Fluid Volume Excess
o Highlight Text: Identifying Signs of Hypokalemia
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Assessing Fluid Volume Status
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, o Matrix/Grid: Electrolyte Imbalances and Nursing Interventions
4. Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Nursing Care
o Case Study: Hypertensive Crisis Management
o Extended Multiple Response: Nursing Interventions for Heart Failure
o Highlight Text: Medication Adherence in Hypertension
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Reducing Cardiac Workload Post-MI
o Matrix/Grid: Cardiovascular Conditions and Nursing Interventions
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, 5. Chapter 4: Respiratory Management
o Case Study: COPD Exacerbation and Oxygen Therapy
o Extended Multiple Response: Care Plan for Clients with Pneumonia
o Highlight Text: Proper Use of Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Identifying Respiratory Therapy Complications
o Matrix/Grid: Respiratory Therapies and Nursing Interventions
6. Chapter 5: Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Nursing
o Case Study: Acute Pancreatitis Management
o Extended Multiple Response: Dietary Modifications for Gout
o Highlight Text: GERD Lifestyle Modifications
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Iron Supplementation in Anemia
o Matrix/Grid: GI Conditions and Dietary Interventions
7. Chapter 6: Pain Management and Neurological Nursing
o Case Study: Acute Pain Management Post-Surgery
o Extended Multiple Response: Non-Pharmacological Pain Management
o Highlight Text: Managing Chronic Back Pain
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Neurological Assessment for Stroke
o Matrix/Grid: Neurological Conditions and Nursing Interventions
8. Chapter 7: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
o Case Study: Hyperthyroidism and Symptom Management
o Extended Multiple Response: Dietary Recommendations for Diabetes
o Highlight Text: Recognizing Hypoglycemia
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Nursing Interventions for Hyperglycemia
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, o Matrix/Grid: Endocrine Disorders and Nursing Care
9. Chapter 8: Skin and Wound Care
o Case Study: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
o Extended Multiple Response: Eczema Skin Care Instructions
o Highlight Text: Wound Care for Diabetic Ulcers
o Cloze (Drop-Down): Recognizing Wound Infection
o Matrix/Grid: Types of Wounds and Appropriate Care
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