Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing

<strong>Complex concepts made easier to understand.</strong><br /><br /><ul><br /> <li>Nursing Care Plans are easy to read and clearly present the rationale for each action€"Concept Maps provide a visual interpretation of a care plan.</li><br /> <li><strong>ENHANCED!</strong> Easier-to -read tables and a full-color design bring concepts to life.</li><br /> <li><strong>UPDATED!</strong> A&P review in an enhanced visual format.</li><br /></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>Enhance critical thinking.</strong><br /><br /><ul><br /> <li>€œPatient Perspectives€ give a patient€s eye-view of the disease or condition you€re studying.</li><br /> <li>Learning exercises and questions throughout help you develop your clinical judgment. Even more activities available in the workbook and online at Davis<em>Plus</em>.</li><br /> <li>Evidence-based practice boxes within the chapter provide an in-depth look at research that supports best practices.</li><br /> <li>Boxed Presentations of Cultural, Gerontological, Home Health, Ethical, and Nutritional considerations tie classroom instruction to clinical practice.</li><br /> <li><strong>NEW!</strong> 10 interactive clinical scenarios & new animations online at DavisPlus </li><br /> <li><strong>MORE! </strong>Teaching & learning resources online at Davis<em>Plus</em>. View now! </li><br /></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>Build a comprehensive foundation.</strong><br /><br /><ul><br /> <li>Framework of the text is organized by the nursing process. </li><br /> <li>Explore body systems and diseases with € a review of anatomy € physiology € pathophysiology € assessments € detailed nursing care for disorders € summary boxes € full chapters on CAMs € mental health € AIDS.</li><br /> <li><strong>MORE! </strong>Coverage of prison nursing </li><br /> <li><strong>NEW!</strong> Chapter resource maps in the margins of the text suggest additional resources. </li><br /></ul><br /><br /><br /><strong>Ensure patient safety. </strong><br /><br /><ul><br /> <li><strong>NEW!</strong> Safe and Effective Care competencies, appropriate for the LPN/LVN level, offer new and updated safety tips. </li><br /> <li>Learning, Nursing Care, & Safety Tips provide helpful advice to achieve best patient outcomes.</li><br /> <li>English/Spanish Translations table in Appendix.</li><br /> <li><strong>NEW!</strong> Learning Outcomes at the beginning of each chapter to plan and assess progress.</li><br /></ul>