Fundamentals of nursing : the art & science of nursing care /
Carol Taylor, Carol Lillis, Priscilla LeMone.
- 4th edition.
- Philadelphia : Lippincott, c2001.
- xxxv, 1387 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Contents Unit I. Foundation of Nursing Practice Introduction to nursing Health of the individual, family, and community Cultural diversity Health, illness, and disparities Theory, research, and evidence-based practice Values, ethics, and advocacy Legal Implication of nursing practice
Unit II. Promoting Health Across the Life Span Developmental concepts Conception through young adult The aging adult
Unit III. Community-Based Settings for Patient Care Community-Based Healthcare Continuity of care Home Healthcare
Unit IV. The Nursing Process Blended Skills and Critical Thinking Throughout the Nursing Process Assessing Diagnosing planning Implementing Evaluating Documenting, reporting, conferring
Unit V. Roles Basic to Nursing Care Communicator Teacher and counselor Leader, Researcher, and Advocate
Unit VI. Actions Basic to Nursing Care Vital signs Health assessment Safety Asepsis Medications Perioperative nursing
Unit VII. Promoting Healthy Psychosocial Responses Self-concept Stress and adaptation Loss, grief, and dying Sensory functioning Sexuality Spirituality
Unit VIII. Promoting Healthy Physiologic Responses Hygiene Skin integrity and wound care Activity Rest and sleep Comfort Nutrition Urinary elimination Bowel elimination Oxygenation Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance
Includes bibliographical references and index.
078172273X (alk. paper) 9780781722735
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Nursing. Nursing. Health Promotion. Nursing Process.