Foundations of Basic Nursing

Second Edition
Author: Lois Elaine White
ISBN #: 1401826962
©2005   Publish Date: 07/06/2004
Binding: PB
Pages: 768
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $179.95

Description:

This fully updated second edition of Foundations of Basic Nursing lays the foundation of introductory material for your nursing course of study. The book focuses on foundation concepts you will need to know, such as holistic care, legal responsibilities, communication, and client teaching, while also helping you master skills needed to be an effective and caring nurse.

The special features throughout the book are specially designed to emphasize specific information, such as: Life Cycle Considerations, Client Teaching, Infection Control, Safety, Community/Home Health Care, Cultural Considerations, and Professional Tips. Critical Thinking Questions are included throughout the book to encourage the user to apply the chapter's content. At the end of each chapter, readers will find a Summary and Review Questions, along with References/Suggested Readings and Resources.

Product Benefits:

• All Procedures have been redone to follow the detailed nursing process format. Procedures begin with an overview linking the procedure to text content, then list all equipment needed, then walk step-by-step through the nursing process to outline all details of the procedure, including photographs and line drawings as appropriate.
• Procedures include video/DVD/multimedia links.
• Nursing Care Plans now include NIC/NOC references, to reflect current practice.
• Nursing Management sections are now included in all Nursing Process sections (parallel to the current Med-Surgical Management head); this emphasizes the nurse?s responsibilities in delivering safe, effective, and competent care.
• Full Color: Adds realism to the superb illustrations and photos

Table of Contents:

Student Nurse Skills for Success; Holistic Care; Nursing History; Legal and Ethical Responsibilities; The Healthcare Delivery system; Arenas of Care; Communication; Nursing Process/Documentation; Client Teaching; Life Cycle; Cultural Considerations; Stress, Adaptation, and Anxiety; Loss, Grief, and Death; Wellness Concepts; Complementary/Alternative Therapies; Basic Nutrition; Rest and Sleep; Safety/Hygiene/ Infection Control/ Asepsis; Standard Precautions and Isolation; Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance; Medication Administration and IV Therapy; Assessment;Pain Management/Diagnostic Tests; Basic Procedures; Intermediate Procedures; Advanced Procedures.

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