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Section I Basic Nursing 1 Unit 1 Foundations 1 CHAPTER 1 Student Nurse Skills for Success 2 CHAPTER 2 Holistic Care 4 CHAPTER 3 Nursing, History, Education, and Organizations 5 CHAPTER 4 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 6 Unit 2 The Health Care Environment 9 CHAPTER 5 The Health Care Delivery System 10 CHAPTER 6 Arenas of Care 11 Unit 3 Communication 13 CHAPTER 7 Communication 14 CHAPTER 8 Nursing Process/Documentation 16 CHAPTER 9 Client Teaching 18 Unit 4 Developmental and Psychosocial Concerns 19 CHAPTER 10 Life Cycle 20 CHAPTER 11 Cultural Considerations 22 CHAPTER 12 Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety 24 CHAPTER 13 Loss, Grief, and Death 26 Unit 5 Health Promotion 28 CHAPTER 14 Wellness Concepts 29 CHAPTER 15 Complementary/Alternative Therapies 30 CHAPTER 16 Basic Nutrition 32 CHAPTER 17 Rest and Sleep 34 CHAPTER 18 Safety/Hygiene 36 Unit 6 Infection Control 37 CHAPTER 19 Infection Control/Asepsis 38 CHAPTER 20 Standard Precautions and Isolation 39 Unit 7 Fundamental Nursing Care 40 CHAPTER 21 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 41 CHAPTER 22 Medication Administration and IV Therapy 42 CHAPTER 23 Assessment 44 CHAPTER 24 Pain Management 46 CHAPTER 25 Diagnostic Tests 48 Unit 8 Nursing Procedures 49 CHAPTER 26 Basic Procedures 50 CHAPTER 27 Intermediate Procedures 51 CHAPTER 28 Advanced Procedures 52 Section II Adult Health Nursing 53 Unit 9 Essential Concepts 53 CHAPTER 29 Anesthesia 54 CHAPTER 30 Surgery 55 CHAPTER 31 Oncology 57 Unit 10 Nursing Care of the Client: Oxygenation and Perfusion 58 CHAPTER 32 Respiratory System 59 CHAPTER 33 Cardiovascular System 60 CHAPTER 34 Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems 62 Unit 11 Nursing Care of the Client: Digestion and Elimination 63 CHAPTER 35 Gastrointestinal System 64 CHAPTER 36 Urinary System 65 Unit 12 Nursing Care of the Client: Mobility, Coordination, and Regulation 66 CHAPTER 37 Musculoskeletal System 67 CHAPTER 38 Neurological System 68 CHAPTER 39 Sensory System 69 CHAPTER 40 Endocrine System 70 Unit 13 Nursing Care of the Client: Reproductive and Sexual Health 72 CHAPTER 41 Reproductive System 73 CHAPTER 42 Sexually Transmitted Diseases 75 Unit 14 Nursing Care of the Client: Body Defenses 76 CHAPTER 43 Integumentary System 77 CHAPTER 44 Immune System 78 Unit 15 Nursing Care of the Client: Physical and Mental Integrity 79 CHAPTER 45 Mental Illness 80 CHAPTER 46 Substance Abuse 81 Unit 16 Applications 82 CHAPTER 47 Responding to Emergencies 83 CHAPTER 48 The Older Adult 84 CHAPTER 49 Integration 85 Section III Maternal & Pediatric Nursing 86 Unit 17 Nursing Care of the Client: Childbearing 86 CHAPTER 50 Prenatal Care 87 CHAPTER 51 Complications of Pregnancy 88 CHAPTER 52 The Birth Process 89 CHAPTER 53 Postpartum Care 90 CHAPTER 54 Newborn Care 91 Unit 18 Nursing Care of the Client: Childrearing 92 CHAPTER 55 Basics of Pediatric Care 93 CHAPTER 56 Infants with Special Needs: Birth to 12 Months 94 CHAPTER 57 Common Problems: 1–18 Years 95 Answers to Review Questions 96 iv Part II Bonus Chapters Contents Chapter 1 Leadership 103 Introduction 103 Leadership 104 Management 108 Task Assignment 109 Chapter 2 After Graduation 113 Introduction 113 Examination and Licensure 114 Employment Opportunities 118 Chapter 3 Seeking Employment 125 Introduction 125 Identify Your Objective 126 Prepare a Résumé 127 Prepare a Cover Letter 134 Prepare a List of References 134 Prepare a Telephone Call Script 135 Complete a Job Application 136 Prepare for the Interview 136 Prepare a Thank You Note 140 A Final Word about Employment 140 Chapter 4 Workplace Transition 145 Introduction 145 Job Expectations and Responsibilities 145 Organizational Chart 149 Appendix: Sample Résumés 153 Part III Medical Terminology