Fundamentals of nursing : standards & practice / [edited by] Sue C. DeLaune, Patricia K. Ladner.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

DeLaune, Sue C. (Sue Carter)

Ladner, Patricia K. (Patricia Kelly)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Nursing--Practice.

Nursing Care.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing Care.

Physical Description:

xlix, 1358 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Clifton Park, NY : Delmar/Thomson Learning, [2002]

System Details:

System requirements for accompanying CD-ROM: 100 MHz Pentium; 24 MB of RAM, 8 MB of free disk space; Windows 95 or newer; sound card and speakers, SVGA 24-bit color display.

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Summary:

Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice. NEW TO EDITION: Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a discussion of Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. This lays the foundation for the content presented in later chapters. Content related to spirituality and sexuality is emphasized throughout as appropriate so that students may see how these vital aspects affect clients in vital ways. Increased coverage of family and community health concepts - especially in chapter 11 on the legal framework. Home health care content is also emphasized throughout in order to highlight the many arenas of contemporary client care. Coverage of Alternative/Complementary Treatments is highlighted in each chapter, as appropriate, reflecting the author

Contents:

Unit I Nursing's Perspective: Past, Present, and Future

Chap. 1 Evolution of Nursing and Health Care 3

Chap. 2 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing 23

Chap. 3 Nursing Education and Research 39

Chap. 4 The Health Care Delivery System 57

Unit II Nursing Process: The Standard of Care

Chap. 5 Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process 79

Chap. 6 Assessment 93

Chap. 7 Nursing Diagnosis 113

Chap. 8 Outcome Identification and Planning 131

Chap. 9 Implementation 147

Chap. 10 Evaluation 161

Unit III The Therapeutic Nature of Nursing

Chap. 11 Nursing, Healing, and Caring 175

Chap. 12 Therapeutic Communication 189

Chap. 13 Client Education 209

Chap. 14 Nursing and Complementary/Alternative Treatment Modalities 229

Unit IV The Individual and Health

Chap. 15 Health, Holism and the Individual 259

Chap. 16 Cultural Diversity 283

Chap. 17 The Life Cycle 305

Chap. 18 The Older Client 351

Chap. 19 Self-concept 375

Chap. 20 Stress, Anxiety, and Adaptation 389

Chap. 21 Loss and Grief 413

Unit V Professional Accountability

Chap. 22 Professional Accountability and Leadership 437

Chap. 23 Legal Accountability and Responsibilities 459

Chap. 24 Ethical Obligations and Accountability 475

Chap. 25 The Role of Quality Management in Accountability 489

Chap. 26 Accountability: Documentation and Reporting 503

Unit VI Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions

Chap. 27 Vital Signs and Physical Assessment 533

Chap. 28 Diagnostic Testing 627

Chap. 29 Medication Administration 673

Chap. 30 Responding to the Needs of the Perioperative Client 741

Unit VII Nursing Management of Basic Needs

Chap. 31 Safety, Infection Control, and Hygiene 779

Chap. 32 Oxygenation 867

Chap. 33 Comfort and Sleep 915

Chap. 34 Mobility 953

Chap. 35 Skin Integrity and Wound Healing 1011

Chap. 36 Sensation, Perception, and Cognition 1049

Chap. 37 Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 1073

Chap. 38 Nutrition 1141

Chap. 39 Elimination 1189

Appendix A NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2001-2002 1231

Appendix C Recommended Dietary Allowances 1237

Appendix D Educational Resources for Caregivers 1239

Appendix E Your Guide to Gloves 1241

Appendix F Standard Precautions 1243

Appendix G Clinical Pathways 1244.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 1297-1330) and index.

ISBN:

0766824527

OCLC:

61861006