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Davis Advantage for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing Seventh Edition
by Paula D. Williams, Linda S.; Hopper ||ALL CHAPTERS||VERIFIED ANSWERS||COMPLETE GUIDE
,Table of Contents
Unit: I. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES ........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process .............................................................................. 5
Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice ....................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3. Issues In Nursing Practice ...................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4. Cultural Influences On Nursing Care ..................................................................................... 77
Chapter 5. Complementary And Alternative Modalities ........................................................................ 95
UNIT II: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND ILLNESS .................................................................................... 113
Chapter 6. Nursing Care Of Patients With Fluid, Electrolytes, And Acid-Base Imbalances .................. 113
Chapter 7. Nursing Care Of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy .................................................. 139
Chapter 8. Nursing Care Of Patients With Infections ........................................................................... 155
Chapter 9. Nursing Care Of Patients In Shock....................................................................................... 181
Chapter 10. Nursing Care Of Patients In Pain ....................................................................................... 207
Chapter 11. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cancer .............................................................................. 232
Chapter 12. Nursing Care Of Patients Having Surgery .......................................................................... 257
Chapter 13. Nursing Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions And Disaster/Bioterrorism Response
.............................................................................................................................................................. 286
UNIT III. UNDERSTANDING LIFE SPAN INFLUENCES ON HEALTH AND ILLNESS ........................................ 303
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations And Chronic Illness In The Nursing Care Of Adults......... 303
Chapter 15. Nursing Care Of Older Adult Patients ............................................................................... 321
Chapter 16. Patient Care Settings ......................................................................................................... 343
Chapter 17. Nursing Care Of Patients At The End Of Life ..................................................................... 362
UNIT IV. UNDERSTANDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM................................................................................... 383
Chapter 18. Immune System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ............................... 383
Chapter 19. Nursing Care Of Patients With Immune Disorders ........................................................... 401
Chapter 20. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hiv Disease And Aids ........................................................ 427
UNIT V. UNDERSTANDING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM .................................................................... 451
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ..................... 451
Chapter 22. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hypertension ................................................................... 479
Chapter 23. Nursing Care Of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, And Infectious Cardiac Or Venous
Disorders ............................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 24. Nursing Care Of Patients With Occlusive Cardiovascular Disorders ................................. 544
Chapter 25. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmias ...................................................... 574
, Chapter 26. Nursing Care Of Patients With Heart Failure .................................................................... 600
UNIT VI. UNDERSTANDING THE HEMATOLOGIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS ........................................... 622
Chapter 27. Hematological And Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures
.............................................................................................................................................................. 622
Chapter 28. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hematological And Lymphatic Disorders ......................... 638
Chapter 29. Respiratory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .......................... 672
Chapter 30. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders .................................. 706
Chapter 31. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders .................................. 727
UNIT VIII. UNDERSTANDING THE GASTROINTESTINAL, HEPATIC, AND PANCREATIC SYSTEMS ............... 755
Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, And Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, And
Therapeutic Measures .......................................................................................................................... 755
Chapter 33. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders .................................... 779
Chapter 34. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders .................................... 803
Chapter 35. Nursing Care Of Patients With Liver, Pancreatic, And Gallbladder Disorders .................. 833
Chapter 36. Urinary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................ 852
Chapter 37. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System ..................................... 871
UNIT X. UNDERSTANDING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ............................................................................... 891
Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function And Assessment ................................................................... 891
Chapter 39. Nursing Care Of Patients With Endocrine Disorders ......................................................... 911
Chapter 40. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Endocrine Pancreas ............................. 935
UNIT XI. UNDERSTANDING THE GENITOURINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS .................................. 959
Chapter 41. Genitourinary And Reproductive System Function And Assessment ............................... 959
Chapter 42. Nursing Care Of Women With Reproductive System Disorders ....................................... 980
Chapter 43. Nursing Care Of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders ......................................... 999
Chapter 44. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections..................................... 1024
UNIT XII. UNDERSTANDING THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM .............................................................. 1044
Chapter 45. Musculoskeletal Function And Assessment .................................................................... 1044
Chapter 46. Nursing Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ....... 1063
UNIT XIII. UNDERSTANDING THE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM ........................................................................ 1083
Chapter 47. Neurologic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ......................... 1083
Chapter 48. Nursing Care Of Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders ................................ 1104
Chapter 49. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders............................................. 1124
Chapter 50. Nursing Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders ........................... 1145
UNIT XIV. UNDERSTANDING THE SENSORY SYSTEM .............................................................................. 1166
, Chapter 51. Sensory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures: Vision And Hearing
............................................................................................................................................................ 1166
Chapter 52. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sensory Disorders: Vision And Hearing ......................... 1190
UNIT XV. UNDERSTANDING THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM.................................................................. 1215
Chapter 53. Integumentary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .................. 1215
Chapter 54. Nursing Care Of Patients With Skin Disorders ................................................................ 1235
Chapter 55. Nursing Care Of Patients With Burns .............................................................................. 1255
UNIT XVI. UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE ............................................................................. 1270
Chapter 56. Mental Health Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................ 1270
Chapter 57. Nursing Care Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders ................................................ 1279
,Unit: I. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Caring For A Group Of Patients On A Medical-Surgical Unit. Which Patient Should
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lpn/Lvn) Assess First?
1. A Patient With A Blood Glucose Of 42 Mg/Dl
2. A Patient Who Reports A Pain Level Of 2
3. A Patient Who Has Just Received A Diagnosis Of Cancer
4. A Patient Who Has A Respiratory Rate Of 22
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Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 7. Prioritize Patient Care Activities Based On The Maslow Hierarchy Of Human Needs.
Pages: 6–7
Heading: Prioritize Care
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process) Client Need: Sece—Coordinated
Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Patient-Centered Care Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 This Patient Has A Dangerously Low Blood Glucose Level And Requires Immediate Intervention.
2 This Patient Will Need To Be Assessed, But Is Not As High A Priority.
3 According To Maslow, Psychosocial Needs Are Not As High Of A Priority As Physiological Needs.
4 A Respiratory Rate Of 22 Is Within Normal Range.
Pts: 1 Con: Patient-Centered Care
, 2. The Lpn/Lvn Enters The Room Of A Patient Who Is Angry And Yells, “I Asked 5 Minutes Ago For
My Pain Medication. I’m Going To Call The Ceo Of The Hospital If You Don’t Get It For Me Now.” Which
Statement By The Nurse Demonstrates Intellectual Empathy?
1. “We Are Short-Staffed Today, So It Will Take Me Longer To Meet Your Needs.”
2. “I Am Sorry You Had To Wait, I Know You Must Be In A Lot Of Pain.”
3. “I Had Another Patient Who Had Severe Pain, And I Had To Get To Them First.”
4. “I Will Get You The Number For The Ceo, But He Is Aware Of How Busy We Are.”
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Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 2. Describe Attitudes And Skills That Promote Good Critical Thinking Page: 2
Heading: Intellectual Empathy
Integrated Process: Communication And Documentation Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
1 This Statement Does Not Consider An Individual’s Situation.
2 This Statement Demonstrates Intellectual Empathy By Considering This Patient’s Situation And
Will Likely Alleviate The Patient’s Anger.
3 This Statement Does Not Consider A Patient’s Situation And Does Not Demonstrate Intellectual
Empathy.
4 This Statement Addresses The Patient’s Statement Of Wanting To Call The Ceo, But
Does Not Demonstrate Intellectual Empathy By Considering The Patient’s Situation.
Pts: 1 Con: Communication
3. The Nurse Is Collecting Data On A Patient. Which Data Are Described As Subjective?
1. Respiratory Rate Of 26 Per Minute
2. Patient Report Of Shortness Of Breath
Davis Advantage for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing Seventh Edition
by Paula D. Williams, Linda S.; Hopper ||ALL CHAPTERS||VERIFIED ANSWERS||COMPLETE GUIDE
,Table of Contents
Unit: I. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES ........................................................................................... 5
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process .............................................................................. 5
Chapter 2. Evidence-Based Practice ....................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3. Issues In Nursing Practice ...................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 4. Cultural Influences On Nursing Care ..................................................................................... 77
Chapter 5. Complementary And Alternative Modalities ........................................................................ 95
UNIT II: UNDERSTANDING HEALTH AND ILLNESS .................................................................................... 113
Chapter 6. Nursing Care Of Patients With Fluid, Electrolytes, And Acid-Base Imbalances .................. 113
Chapter 7. Nursing Care Of Patients Receiving Intravenous Therapy .................................................. 139
Chapter 8. Nursing Care Of Patients With Infections ........................................................................... 155
Chapter 9. Nursing Care Of Patients In Shock....................................................................................... 181
Chapter 10. Nursing Care Of Patients In Pain ....................................................................................... 207
Chapter 11. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cancer .............................................................................. 232
Chapter 12. Nursing Care Of Patients Having Surgery .......................................................................... 257
Chapter 13. Nursing Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions And Disaster/Bioterrorism Response
.............................................................................................................................................................. 286
UNIT III. UNDERSTANDING LIFE SPAN INFLUENCES ON HEALTH AND ILLNESS ........................................ 303
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations And Chronic Illness In The Nursing Care Of Adults......... 303
Chapter 15. Nursing Care Of Older Adult Patients ............................................................................... 321
Chapter 16. Patient Care Settings ......................................................................................................... 343
Chapter 17. Nursing Care Of Patients At The End Of Life ..................................................................... 362
UNIT IV. UNDERSTANDING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM................................................................................... 383
Chapter 18. Immune System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ............................... 383
Chapter 19. Nursing Care Of Patients With Immune Disorders ........................................................... 401
Chapter 20. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hiv Disease And Aids ........................................................ 427
UNIT V. UNDERSTANDING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM .................................................................... 451
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ..................... 451
Chapter 22. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hypertension ................................................................... 479
Chapter 23. Nursing Care Of Patients With Valvular, Inflammatory, And Infectious Cardiac Or Venous
Disorders ............................................................................................................................................... 505
Chapter 24. Nursing Care Of Patients With Occlusive Cardiovascular Disorders ................................. 544
Chapter 25. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmias ...................................................... 574
, Chapter 26. Nursing Care Of Patients With Heart Failure .................................................................... 600
UNIT VI. UNDERSTANDING THE HEMATOLOGIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS ........................................... 622
Chapter 27. Hematological And Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures
.............................................................................................................................................................. 622
Chapter 28. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hematological And Lymphatic Disorders ......................... 638
Chapter 29. Respiratory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .......................... 672
Chapter 30. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders .................................. 706
Chapter 31. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders .................................. 727
UNIT VIII. UNDERSTANDING THE GASTROINTESTINAL, HEPATIC, AND PANCREATIC SYSTEMS ............... 755
Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, And Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, And
Therapeutic Measures .......................................................................................................................... 755
Chapter 33. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders .................................... 779
Chapter 34. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders .................................... 803
Chapter 35. Nursing Care Of Patients With Liver, Pancreatic, And Gallbladder Disorders .................. 833
Chapter 36. Urinary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................ 852
Chapter 37. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System ..................................... 871
UNIT X. UNDERSTANDING THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ............................................................................... 891
Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function And Assessment ................................................................... 891
Chapter 39. Nursing Care Of Patients With Endocrine Disorders ......................................................... 911
Chapter 40. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Endocrine Pancreas ............................. 935
UNIT XI. UNDERSTANDING THE GENITOURINARY AND REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS .................................. 959
Chapter 41. Genitourinary And Reproductive System Function And Assessment ............................... 959
Chapter 42. Nursing Care Of Women With Reproductive System Disorders ....................................... 980
Chapter 43. Nursing Care Of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders ......................................... 999
Chapter 44. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections..................................... 1024
UNIT XII. UNDERSTANDING THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM .............................................................. 1044
Chapter 45. Musculoskeletal Function And Assessment .................................................................... 1044
Chapter 46. Nursing Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ....... 1063
UNIT XIII. UNDERSTANDING THE NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM ........................................................................ 1083
Chapter 47. Neurologic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ......................... 1083
Chapter 48. Nursing Care Of Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders ................................ 1104
Chapter 49. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders............................................. 1124
Chapter 50. Nursing Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders ........................... 1145
UNIT XIV. UNDERSTANDING THE SENSORY SYSTEM .............................................................................. 1166
, Chapter 51. Sensory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures: Vision And Hearing
............................................................................................................................................................ 1166
Chapter 52. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sensory Disorders: Vision And Hearing ......................... 1190
UNIT XV. UNDERSTANDING THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM.................................................................. 1215
Chapter 53. Integumentary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .................. 1215
Chapter 54. Nursing Care Of Patients With Skin Disorders ................................................................ 1235
Chapter 55. Nursing Care Of Patients With Burns .............................................................................. 1255
UNIT XVI. UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH CARE ............................................................................. 1270
Chapter 56. Mental Health Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................ 1270
Chapter 57. Nursing Care Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders ................................................ 1279
,Unit: I. UNDERSTANDING HEALTH CARE ISSUES
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Multiple Choice
1. The Nurse Is Caring For A Group Of Patients On A Medical-Surgical Unit. Which Patient Should
The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (Lpn/Lvn) Assess First?
1. A Patient With A Blood Glucose Of 42 Mg/Dl
2. A Patient Who Reports A Pain Level Of 2
3. A Patient Who Has Just Received A Diagnosis Of Cancer
4. A Patient Who Has A Respiratory Rate Of 22
ANS>>1
Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 7. Prioritize Patient Care Activities Based On The Maslow Hierarchy Of Human Needs.
Pages: 6–7
Heading: Prioritize Care
Integrated Process: Clinical Problem-Solving Process (Nursing Process) Client Need: Sece—Coordinated
Care
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Patient-Centered Care Difficulty: Difficult
Feedback
1 This Patient Has A Dangerously Low Blood Glucose Level And Requires Immediate Intervention.
2 This Patient Will Need To Be Assessed, But Is Not As High A Priority.
3 According To Maslow, Psychosocial Needs Are Not As High Of A Priority As Physiological Needs.
4 A Respiratory Rate Of 22 Is Within Normal Range.
Pts: 1 Con: Patient-Centered Care
, 2. The Lpn/Lvn Enters The Room Of A Patient Who Is Angry And Yells, “I Asked 5 Minutes Ago For
My Pain Medication. I’m Going To Call The Ceo Of The Hospital If You Don’t Get It For Me Now.” Which
Statement By The Nurse Demonstrates Intellectual Empathy?
1. “We Are Short-Staffed Today, So It Will Take Me Longer To Meet Your Needs.”
2. “I Am Sorry You Had To Wait, I Know You Must Be In A Lot Of Pain.”
3. “I Had Another Patient Who Had Severe Pain, And I Had To Get To Them First.”
4. “I Will Get You The Number For The Ceo, But He Is Aware Of How Busy We Are.”
ANS>>2
Chapter: Chapter 1 Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process
Objective: 2. Describe Attitudes And Skills That Promote Good Critical Thinking Page: 2
Heading: Intellectual Empathy
Integrated Process: Communication And Documentation Client Need: Psychosocial Integrity
Cognitive Level: Application [Applying] Concept: Communication
Difficulty: Moderate
Feedback
1 This Statement Does Not Consider An Individual’s Situation.
2 This Statement Demonstrates Intellectual Empathy By Considering This Patient’s Situation And
Will Likely Alleviate The Patient’s Anger.
3 This Statement Does Not Consider A Patient’s Situation And Does Not Demonstrate Intellectual
Empathy.
4 This Statement Addresses The Patient’s Statement Of Wanting To Call The Ceo, But
Does Not Demonstrate Intellectual Empathy By Considering The Patient’s Situation.
Pts: 1 Con: Communication
3. The Nurse Is Collecting Data On A Patient. Which Data Are Described As Subjective?
1. Respiratory Rate Of 26 Per Minute
2. Patient Report Of Shortness Of Breath
