Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit 1. Concepts of comprehensive clinical care

Chapter 1. The role of the nurse in comprehensive care

Chapter 2. The evolution of the nurse's role

Chapter 3. Patient communication and interviewing

Chapter 4. Obtaining a complete health history

Chapter 5. Cultural competence and assessment

Chapter 6. Infection prevention techniques and safety in the clinical setting

Unit 2. General assessment and special considerations

Chapter 7. Hygiene

Chapter 8. Wound and burn assessment and care

Chapter 9. Activity assessment and management

Chapter 10. Specimen collection and lab testing

Unit 3. Medication management

Chapter 11. Principles of medication administration

Chapter 12. Medication administration procedures

Chapter 13. Intravenous administration

Chapter 14. Miscellaneous medication administration

Unit 4. Health assessment and promotion

Chapter 15. General survey, anthropometric measurement, and vital signs

Chapter 16. Pain assessment

Chapter 17. Nutrition assessment

Chapter 18. Oxygenation and perfusion

Chapter 19. Fluids, electrolytes, and elimination

Chapter 20. Psychosocial assessment

Chapter 21. Assessment of the integumentary system

Chapter 22. Assessment of the head and neck

Chapter 23. Assessment of the thorax, lungs, breast, and lymphatic system

Chapter 24. Assessment of the cardiovascular and peripheral vascular system

Chapter 25. Assessment of the musculoskeletal system

Chapter 26. Assessment of the neurological system

Chapter 27. Assessment of the abdomen

Chapter 28. Clinical judgment and critical thinking