Foundations of Nursing/Adult Health Nursing and Virtual Clinical Excursions 2.0 Package

Christensen RN MS, Barbara Lauritsen; Eckenstein RN BS M.ED, Ruth; Sullins PhD, Ellen

ISBN 10: 0323024912 ISBN 13: 9780323024914

Publisher: Mosby, 2005

Synopsis

Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this comprehensive text includes in-depth discussions of fundamental concepts and skills, plus medical-surgical content to help you provide safe and effective care in the fast-paced healthcare environment. Easy-to-read content, an enhanced focus on preparing for the NCLEX Examination, and a wealth of tips and study tools make Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 6th Edition, your must-have text!All-in-one reference includes fundamentals, skills, maternity, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, community, anatomy and physiology, and medical-surgical content everything you need in one convenient text.

Companion CD includes animations and audio clips depicting physiologic processes, physical assessment video clips, an English/Spanish glossary with definitions and audio pronunciations, an anatomy coloring book, and a fluid and electrolytes tutorial.

The consistent, logical framework of the nursing process connects specific disorders to patient care.

The Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology chapter and an overview of A&P at the beginning of all body systems chapters provide a clear, basic understanding of A&P that LPN/LVNs need to know.

A mathematics review chapter provides a complete review of basic arithmetic skills and practice in drug dosage calculation to ensure safe medication administration.

Safety Alert boxes help you implement The Joint Commission s safety guidelines in all settings, with considerations for special populations.

Nursing Diagnosis boxes, screened and highlighted in the text, include nursing diagnoses for specific disorders paired with the appropriate nursing interventions.

Over 100 skills in a step-by-step format with full-color illustrations present clearly defined nursing actions and rationales for skills and techniques you ll use in practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mosby
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0323024912
• ISBN 13: 9780323024914
• Binding: CD-ROM
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 300