Fundamentals of nursing

Bowen, Christy

Fundamentals of nursing / senior contributing authors, Christy Bowen, Lindsay Draper, Heather Moore - 1 online resource (1941 pages) : color illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit 1. Foundation of nursing and the healthcare environment Chapter 1. Introduction to the nursing profession : evolution, theories, and practice Chapter 2. Communication Chapter 3. Healthcare delivery systems Chapter 4. Health, wellness, and community-based health care Chapter 5. Cultural competence Chapter 6. Promoting individualized care Unit 2. Fundamental aspects to nursing care Chapter 7. Vital signs Chapter 8. Admission, transfer, and discharge Chapter 9. Safety and security Chapter 10. Infection control and prevention Chapter 11. Medication administration Unit 3. The process of nursing care Chapter 12. Assessment : recognizing cues Chapter 13. Diagnosis and planning : analyzing, prioritizing, and generating solutions Chapter 14. Implementation and evaluation : taking action, evaluating outcomes, and documentation Unit 4. Complex thinking in nursing care Chapter 15. Evidence-based research, quality improvement, and collaborative practice Chapter 16. Legal and ethical considerations Chapter 17. Patient and family education Chapter 18. Leadership and management in nursing Unit 5. Physiological aspects of nursing care Chapter 19. Oxygenation and perfusion Chapter 20. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance Chapter 21. Nutrition Chapter 22. Activity Chapter 23. Neuromuscular function Chapter 24. Skin integrity Chapter 25. Hygiene Chapter 26. Urinary elimination Chapter 27. Bowel elimination Chapter 28. Sleep and rest Chapter 29. Sensory alterations Chapter 30. Pain assessment Chapter 31. Perioperative nursing care Unit 6. Psychosocial aspects of nursing practice Chapter 32. Self-concept Chapter 33. Sexuality Chapter 34. Stress, adaptation, and homeostasis Chapter 35. Spirituality Chapter 36. Grief, loss, death, and dying Unit 7. Health promotion across the life span Chapter 37. Family dynamics Chapter 38. Growth development Chapter 39. Conception through adolescence Chapter 40. Young and middle-aged adults Chapter 41. Older adults Chapter 42. Caring for patients with disability and chronic illness Chapter 43. Clinical judgment and critical thinking

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