{"product_id":"fundamental-concepts-and-skills-for-nursing-revised-reprint-paperback-9780323847667","title":"Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Revised Reprint (Paperback) 9780323847667","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eFundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Revised Reprint\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN\/LVN needs in current practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003ePatricia A. Williams (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323847667\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 9 June 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e968 pages\u003cbr\u003e27 x 18 x 5.8 cm, 1.88 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN\/LVN needs! \u003cb\u003eFundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprepares you for nursing practice in a number of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Written by noted educator Patricia Williams, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Exam and succeed in any care setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcept maps\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e help you visualize concepts addressed in the text and show how a condition or response can affect more than one body system, relating to symptoms, treatments, and side effects. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQSEN and \u003ci\u003eSafety\u003c\/i\u003e information\u003c\/b\u003e highlights the knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 110 \u003ci\u003eSkills\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSteps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e present step-by-step procedures in an action\/rationale format, including sample documentation examples and \u003ci\u003eHome Care\u003c\/i\u003e boxes, as appropriate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear, easy-to-understand writing style \u003c\/b\u003emakes concepts and skills easier to understand and remember.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet Ready for the NCLEX\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003eExamination! section at the end of each chapter reinforces learning with key points, review questions, critical thinking activities, and additional learning resources.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLife Span Considerations\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003ci\u003eOlder Adults\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e highlight changes that occur with aging and how these affect LPNs and LVNs working with older adults in community and long-term care.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMore than 20 nursing care plans\u003c\/b\u003e illustrate each step of the nursing process, and include critical thinking questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNursing process framework\u003c\/b\u003e features the application of the nursing process and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing process in the clinical setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth Promotion \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Patient Teaching\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e include guidelines to promote health, prevent illness, and develop self-care strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThink Critically\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e encourage you to synthesize information and apply concepts to practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunication\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e provide examples of nurse-patient dialogues and therapeutic communication techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Care Considerations\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the adaptation of nursing skills and techniques for the patient in the home care setting.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKey Terms\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e include phonetic pronunciations, which are helpful for ESL students, and text page references to find the definition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNumbered objectives\u003c\/b\u003e begin each chapter, and are divided into a framework of theory and clinical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClinical chapters\u003c\/b\u003e provide a refresher in anatomy and physiology, with an overview of Structure and Function, and include a section on aging.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCultural Considerations\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e cover biocultural variations as well as health promotion for specific ethnic groups, so you can provide culturally competent care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eCoverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model\u003c\/b\u003e introduces the testing model used on the Next Generation NCLEX\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Exam. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ecase studies and Next Generation NCLEX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cb\u003e Exam-style questions\u003c\/b\u003e provide thorough preparation and practice for the Next Generation NCLEX Examination.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW photos and illustrations \u003c\/b\u003eshow critical skills and procedures.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eUpdated guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e include those from the American Heart Association, The Joint Commission, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, Dietary Guidelines, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eExpanded \u003ci\u003eEvidence-Based Practice\u003c\/i\u003e boxes and best practices\u003c\/b\u003e are highlighted throughout the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit I: Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Nursing and the Health Care System\u003cbr\u003e2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion\u003cbr\u003e3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit II: The Nursing Process\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking\u003cbr\u003e5. Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis\/Problem Identification, and Planning\u003cbr\u003e6. Implementation and Evaluation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit III: Communication in Nursing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Documentation of Nursing Care\u003cbr\u003e8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship\u003cbr\u003e9. Patient Education and Health Promotion\u003cbr\u003e10. Delegation, Leadership, and Management \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit IV: Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence\u003cbr\u003e12. Adulthood and the Family\u003cbr\u003e13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging\u003cbr\u003e14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care\u003cbr\u003e15. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit V: Basic Nursing Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e16. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis\u003cbr\u003e17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home\u003cbr\u003e18. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients\u003cbr\u003e19. Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries\u003cbr\u003e20. Patient Environment and Safety\u003cbr\u003e21. Measuring Vital Signs\u003cbr\u003e22. Assessing Health Status\u003cbr\u003e23. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients\u003cbr\u003e24. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit VI: Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e25. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance\u003cbr\u003e26. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations\u003cbr\u003e27. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding\u003cbr\u003e28. Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery\u003cbr\u003e29. Promoting Urinary Elimination\u003cbr\u003e30. Promoting Bowel Elimination\u003cbr\u003e31. Pain, Comfort and Sleep\u003cbr\u003e32. Complementary Health Approaches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit VII: Medication Administration\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e33. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration\u003cbr\u003e34. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications\u003cbr\u003e35. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections\u003cbr\u003e36. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit VIII: Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e37. Care of the Surgical Patient\u003cbr\u003e38. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries\u003cbr\u003e39. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit IX: Caring for Older Adults\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e40. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult\u003cbr\u003e41. 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