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deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice 4th Edition by Holly K. Stromberg RN BSN MSN PHN Alumnus CCRN (Author)

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Get the solid foundation you need to pass the NCLEX-PN® exam and succeed in practice! deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition builds on the fundamentals of nursing with complete coverage of adult medical-surgical conditions, including roles, settings, health care trends, and all body systems and their disorders. It provides special attention to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing makes exam prep easier with NCLEX-PN® review questions, and reflects national LPN/LVN standards with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

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Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings

1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients

2. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems

3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy

4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients

6. Infection Prevention and Control

7. Care of Patients with Pain

8. Care of Patients with Cancer

9. Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation
Unit III: Immune System

10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems

11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders
Unit IV: Respiratory System

12. The Respiratory System

13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System

14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System
Unit V: Hematologic System

15. The Hematologic System

16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders
Unit VI: Cardiovascular System

17. The Cardiovascular System

18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease

19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders

20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery
Unit VII: Neurologic System

21. The Neurologic System

,22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders

24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
Unit VIII: Sensory System

25. The Sensory System: Eye

26. The Sensory System: Ear
Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System

27. The Gastrointestinal System

28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System

29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System

30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas
Unit X: Musculoskeletal System

31. The Musculoskeletal System

32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Unit XI: Urinary System

33. The Urinary System

34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System
Unit XII: Endocrine System

35. The Endocrine System

36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders

37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
Unit XIII: Reproductive System

38. NEW! Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings

39. Care of Women with Reproductive Disorders

40. Care of Men with Reproductive Disorders

41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit XIV: Integumentary System

42. The Integumentary System

, 43. Care of Patents with Integumentary Disorders and Burns
Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management

44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock
Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult

46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders

47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

49. Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders

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