Medical surgical ebooks

Highly readable format offers a strong foundation in medical-surgical nursing. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Revised Chapter 1 situates nursing practice in the unique Canadian context, discussing patient-centred care, interprofessional practice including delegation and assignment , information-communication technologies, patient safety and quality improvement Culturally competent care chapter and special sections discuss culture as a determinant of health, Indigenous populations; health equity and health equality issues; and practical suggestions for developing cultural competence in nursing care Determinants of Health boxes focus on the Public Health Agency of Canada's determinants of health, as they apply to particular disorders.

Examination review questions at the end of each chapter reinforce key content while helping you prepare for examinations. Expanded chapter on genetics focuses on the practical application of genetics to nursing care of patients and includes current changes in Canadian clinical practice. Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes address key topics such as genetic testing, Alzheimer's disease, sickle cell disease, and genetics-related ethical issues.

Assessment Abnormalities tables alert readers to abnormalities frequently encountered in practice, as well as their possible etiologies More than 60 comprehensive nursing care plans on the Evolve website defining characteristics, expected outcomes, specific nursing interventions with rationales, evaluation criteria, and collaborative problems NEW! Throughout the text, the authors make every effort to communicate that both nurses and patients may be male or female; and that patients require holistic, individualized care regardless of their age; gender; or racial, cultural, or socioeconomic background.

The goal of the fifth edition is to provide the knowledge and resources that ensure a solid base for critical thinking and clinical judgment and that can be applied to provide safe, individualized, and competent clinical nursing care. Multiple learning strategies have been developed to facilitate success-audio, illustrations, teaching tips, and video and animation media.

This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.

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Students can access live tutoring support, critiques of written work, and other valuable tools. In the field of nursing, medical knowledge of the disease must be understood to the nurse and nursing students.

Salient Features of the Book Completely revised and updated content according to nursing syllabus. Easy and simple language for better understanding. Includes helpful boxes, keys, and diagrams make it easy to find essential information and accessible writing style makes even complex contents easy to grasp.

Includes abbreviations, Normal clinical values, common suffixes, prefixes and roots, Instruments used in Medical surgical procedures. Includes all emergency and common medications with their actions.

Includes nursing diagnosis and interventions of every disease in a simple way. This thoroughly revised text includes a more conversational writing style, an increased focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, strong evidence-based content, and an essential pathophysiology review. Content covers all aspects of nursing care including health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory care.

Helpful boxes and tables make it easy for you to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. Key topics such as interprofessional care, delegation, safety, and prioritization are integrated throughout.

Additionally, extensive drug therapy information and diagnostic studies tables give you a full picture of care. Evidence-based Practice icons highlight current references to research in nursing and medical practice. Patient Teaching boxes provide step-by-step instructions and guidelines for post-hospital care — and prepare you to educate patients on their health condition and recovery.

Health Promotion boxes address wellness and disease prevention strategies that you can provide in patient teaching. V, Nos.