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Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book

Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing - E-Book

Sharon L. Lewis | Linda Bucher | Shannon Ruff Dirksen

(2014)

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Abstract

Prepare for success in the classroom! Corresponding to the chapters in the 9th edition of Lewis' market-leading Medical-Surgical Nursing, this study guide offers a complete review of content and a wide range of activities to help you understand key nursing concepts. Alternate item format questions reflect the most current NCLEX test plan. To make studying easier, answers for all exercises are included in the back of the book.

  • A wide variety of clinically relevant exercises and activities includes NCLEX examination-style multiple-choice questions, prioritization and delegation questions, case studies, fill-in-the-blank questions, anatomy and physiology review, critical thinking activities, and more.
  • Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book, giving you immediate feedback as you study.
  • Additional alternate item format questions incorporating prioritization and delegation are included to better prepare you for the most current NCLEX exam.
  • Attractive two-color design ties the study guide to the textbook.

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Front Cover Cover
Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems i
Copyright ii
Contents iii
Chapter 1: Professional Nursing Practice 1
Chapter 2: Health Disparities and Culturally Competent Care 5
Chapter 3: Health History and Physical Examination 8
Chapter 4: Patient and Caregiver Teaching 11
Chapter 5: Chronic Illness and Older Adults 15
Chapter 6: Complementary and Alternative Therapies 19
Chapter 7: Stress and Stress Management 22
Chapter 8: Sleep and Sleep Disorders 26
Chapter 9: Pain 29
Chapter 10: Palliative Care at End of Life 33
Chapter 11: Substance Abuse 36
Chapter 12: Inflammation and Wound Healing 40
Chapter 13: Genetics and Genomics 44
Chapter 14: Altered Immune Responses and Transplantation 47
Chapter 15: Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 51
Chapter 16: Cancer 55
Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 60
Chapter 18: Nursing Management: Preoperative Care 66
Chapter 19: Nursing Management: Intraoperative Care 69
Chapter 20: Nursing Management: Postoperative Care 72
Chapter 21: Nursing Assessment: Visual and Auditory Systems 75
Chapter 22: Nursing Management: Visual and Auditory Problems 80
Chapter 23: Nursing Assessment: Integumentary System 85
Chapter 24: Nursing Management: Integumentary Problems 88
Chapter 25: Nursing Management: Burns 92
Chapter 26: Nursing Assessment: Respiratory System 97
Chapter 27: Nursing Management: Upper Respiratory Problems 101
Chapter 28: Nursing Management: Lower Respiratory Problems 105
Chapter 29: Nursing Management: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases 111
Chapter 30: Nursing Assessment: Hematologic System 117
Chapter 31: Nursing Management: Hematologic Problems 120
Chapter 32: Nursing Assessment: Cardiovascular System 127
Chapter 33: Nursing Management: Hypertension 134
Chapter 34: Nursing Management: Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome 138
Chapter 35: Nursing Management: Heart Failure 145
Chapter 36: Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias 149
Chapter 37: Nursing Management: Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders 156
Chapter 38: Nursing Management: Vascular Disorders 161
Chapter 39: Nursing Assessment: Gastrointestinal System 167
Chapter 40: Nursing Management: Nutritional Problems 171
Chapter 41: Nursing Management: Obesity 175
Chapter 42: Nursing Management: Upper Gastrointestinal Problems 179
Chapter 43: Nursing Management: Lower Gastrointestinal Problems 185
Chapter 44: Nursing Management: Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Problems 192
Chapter 45: Nursing Assessment: Urinary System 199
Chapter 46: Nursing Management: Renal and Urologic Problems 203
Chapter 47: Nursing Management: Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease 208
Chapter 48: Nursing Assessment: Endocrine System 214
Chapter 49: Nursing Management: Diabetes Mellitus 218
Chapter 50: Nursing Management: Endocrine Problems 224
Chapter 51: Nursing Assessment: Reproductive System 229
Chapter 52: Nursing Management: Breast Disorders 234
Chapter 53: Nursing Management: Sexually Transmitted Infections 238
Chapter 54: Nursing Management: Female Reproductive Problems 241
Chapter 55: Nursing Management: Male Reproductive Problems 246
Chapter 56: Nursing Assessment: Nervous System 250
Chapter 57: Nursing Management: Acute Intracranial Problems 256
Chapter 58: Nursing Management: Stroke 261
Chapter 59: Nursing Management: Chronic Neurologic Problems 265
Chapter 60: Nursing Management: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Delirium 270
Chapter 61: Nursing Management: Peripheral Nerve and Spinal Cord Problems 274
Chapter 62: Nursing Assessment: Musculoskeletal System 279
Chapter 63: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery 284
Chapter 64: Nursing Management: Musculoskeletal Problems 290
Chapter 65: Nursing Management: Arthritis and Connective Tissue Diseases 293
Chapter 66: Nursing Management: Critical Care 298
Chapter 67: Nursing Management: Shock, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome 304
Chapter 68: Nursing Management: Respiratory Failure and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 309
Chapter 69: Nursing Management: Emergency, Terrorism, and Disaster Nursing 313
Answers to Worksheets 317
Tips to Prepare for Exams 471
Tips for Taking an Exam 471
List of Case Studies in this Study Guide 472