Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition
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Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition
By R.N. Williams, Linda S. Hopper, Paula D.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process ..............................................................................................4
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
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 ..............................................................................................233
Chapter 12. Nursing Care Of Patients Having Surgery ..........................................................................................258
Chapter 13. Nursing Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions And Disaster/Bioterrorism Response ............287
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations And Chronic Illness In The Nursing Care Of Adults .........................304
Chapter 15. Nursing Care Of Older Adult Patients................................................................................................322
Chapter 16. Patient Care Settings .........................................................................................................................345
Chapter 17. Nursing Care Of Patients At The End Of Life .....................................................................................363
Chapter 18. Immune System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ...............................................384
Chapter 19. Nursing Care Of Patients With Immune Disorders ............................................................................401
Chapter 20. Nursing Care Of Patients With HIV Disease And AIDS .......................................................................428
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .....................................452
Chapter 22. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hypertension ....................................................................................480
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 .................................................545
Chapter 25. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmias ......................................................................575
Chapter 26. Nursing Care Of Patients With Heart Failure ....................................................................................600
Chapter 27. Hematological And Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .............621
Chapter 28. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hematological And Lymphatic Disorders .........................................637
Chapter 29. Respiratory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ..........................................670
Chapter 30. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders ..................................................704
Chapter 31. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders ...................................................725
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Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, And Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic
Measures ..............................................................................................................................................................753
Chapter 33. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders ....................................................777
Chapter 34. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders ....................................................801
Chapter 35. Nursing Care Of Patients With Liver, Pancreatic, And Gallbladder Disorders ...................................830
Chapter 36. Urinary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .................................................849
Chapter 37. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System .....................................................868
Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function And Assessment ...................................................................................888
Chapter 39. Nursing Care Of Patients With Endocrine Disorders .........................................................................908
Chapter 40. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Endocrine Pancreas ..............................................933
Chapter 41. Genitourinary And Reproductive System Function And Assessment ...............................................957
Chapter 42. Nursing Care Of Women With Reproductive System Disorders .......................................................976
Chapter 43. Nursing Care Of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders..........................................................996
Chapter 44. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections .....................................................1020
Chapter 45. Musculoskeletal Function And Assessment ....................................................................................1040
Chapter 46. Nursing Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ........................1059
Chapter 47. Neurologic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .........................................1079
Chapter 48. Nursing Care Of Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders.................................................1099
Chapter 49. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders .............................................................1118
Chapter 50. Nursing Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders............................................1138
Chapter 51. Sensory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures: Vision And Hearing .............1158
Chapter 52. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sensory Disorders: Vision And Hearing ..........................................1182
Chapter 53. Integumentary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ...................................1206
Chapter 54. Nursing Care Of Patients With Skin Disorders ................................................................................1225
Chapter 55. Nursing Care Of Patients With Burns ..............................................................................................1245
Chapter 56. Mental Health Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................................1259
Chapter 57. Nursing Care Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders ................................................................1271
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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.
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FULL TEST BANK FOR
Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition
By R.N. Williams, Linda S. Hopper, Paula D.
1|P a g e
, Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process ..............................................................................................4
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
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 ..............................................................................................233
Chapter 12. Nursing Care Of Patients Having Surgery ..........................................................................................258
Chapter 13. Nursing Care Of Patients With Emergent Conditions And Disaster/Bioterrorism Response ............287
Chapter 14. Developmental Considerations And Chronic Illness In The Nursing Care Of Adults .........................304
Chapter 15. Nursing Care Of Older Adult Patients................................................................................................322
Chapter 16. Patient Care Settings .........................................................................................................................345
Chapter 17. Nursing Care Of Patients At The End Of Life .....................................................................................363
Chapter 18. Immune System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ...............................................384
Chapter 19. Nursing Care Of Patients With Immune Disorders ............................................................................401
Chapter 20. Nursing Care Of Patients With HIV Disease And AIDS .......................................................................428
Chapter 21. Cardiovascular System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .....................................452
Chapter 22. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hypertension ....................................................................................480
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 .................................................545
Chapter 25. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cardiac Dysrhythmias ......................................................................575
Chapter 26. Nursing Care Of Patients With Heart Failure ....................................................................................600
Chapter 27. Hematological And Lymphatic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .............621
Chapter 28. Nursing Care Of Patients With Hematological And Lymphatic Disorders .........................................637
Chapter 29. Respiratory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ..........................................670
Chapter 30. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders ..................................................704
Chapter 31. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders ...................................................725
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Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, And Pancreatic Systems Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic
Measures ..............................................................................................................................................................753
Chapter 33. Nursing Care Of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders ....................................................777
Chapter 34. Nursing Care Of Patients With Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders ....................................................801
Chapter 35. Nursing Care Of Patients With Liver, Pancreatic, And Gallbladder Disorders ...................................830
Chapter 36. Urinary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .................................................849
Chapter 37. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System .....................................................868
Chapter 38. Endocrine System Function And Assessment ...................................................................................888
Chapter 39. Nursing Care Of Patients With Endocrine Disorders .........................................................................908
Chapter 40. Nursing Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Endocrine Pancreas ..............................................933
Chapter 41. Genitourinary And Reproductive System Function And Assessment ...............................................957
Chapter 42. Nursing Care Of Women With Reproductive System Disorders .......................................................976
Chapter 43. Nursing Care Of Male Patients With Genitourinary Disorders..........................................................996
Chapter 44. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections .....................................................1020
Chapter 45. Musculoskeletal Function And Assessment ....................................................................................1040
Chapter 46. Nursing Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disorders ........................1059
Chapter 47. Neurologic System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures .........................................1079
Chapter 48. Nursing Care Of Patients With Central Nervous System Disorders.................................................1099
Chapter 49. Nursing Care Of Patients With Cerebrovascular Disorders .............................................................1118
Chapter 50. Nursing Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nervous System Disorders............................................1138
Chapter 51. Sensory System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures: Vision And Hearing .............1158
Chapter 52. Nursing Care Of Patients With Sensory Disorders: Vision And Hearing ..........................................1182
Chapter 53. Integumentary System Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ...................................1206
Chapter 54. Nursing Care Of Patients With Skin Disorders ................................................................................1225
Chapter 55. Nursing Care Of Patients With Burns ..............................................................................................1245
Chapter 56. Mental Health Function, Assessment, And Therapeutic Measures ................................................1259
Chapter 57. Nursing Care Of Patients With Mental Health Disorders ................................................................1271
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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.
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