Case Studies in Nursing Fundamentals,9780803629233

Case Studies in Nursing Fundamentals

by
Edition: 1st
ISBN13: 9780803629233
ISBN10: 0803629230
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2014-02-11
Publisher(s): F.A. Davis Company
  • Free Shipping Icon

    This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*

    *Excludes marketplace orders.

List Price: $70.50

Buy New

In stock
$67.14
Add to Cart

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $5.50

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

Thinking. Doing. Caring.

Connect nursing theory to clinical practice with 46 in-depth, real-world case studies.

For each case study, answer questions that call on you to recall facts, understand nursing concepts, apply critical thinking, and sharpen your clinical reasoning skills in common clinical situations.

A Plus code in the front of each new, print book unlocks student resources online at DavisPlus. (Access can also be purchased at DavisPlus.FADavis.com).

Table of Contents

I. HOW NURSES THINK
Concept: Evolution of Nursing
Concept: Critical Thinking & Nursing Process
Concept: Assessment
Concept: Nursing Diagnosis
Concept: Planning Outcomes
Concept: Interventions
Concept: Implementation & Evaluation
Concept: Evidence-Based Practice
II. FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH
Concept: Lifespan (infancy through middle-age)
Concept: Lifespan (older adulthood)
Concept: The Experience of Health & Illness
Concept: Mental Health & Mental Illness
Concept: Family
Concept: Culture
Concept: Spirituality
Concept: Loss, Grief, & Dying
III. ESSENTIAL NURSING INTERVENTIONS
Concept: Documentation & Reporting
Concept: Vital Signs
Concept: Communication & Therapeutic Relationships
Concept: Physical Examination
Concept: Asepsis & Infection
Concept: Safety
Concept: Hygiene and Comfort
Concept: Medication Administration
Concept: Teaching & Learning
IV. SUPPORTING PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION
Concept: Stress & Adaptation
Concept: Nutrition
Concept: Urinary Elimination
Concept: Bowel Elimination
Concept: Sensory Perception
Concept: Pain
Concept: Activity & Exercise
Concept: Sexual Health
Concept: Sleep & Rest
Concept: Skin Integrity & Wound Healing
Concept: Oxygenation
Concept: Circulation
Concept: Fluids, Electrolytes, & Acid-Base Balance
V. NURSING FUNCTIONS
Concept: Leadership & management
Concept: Nursing informatics
Concept: Holistic healing
Concept: Wellness
VI. THE CONTEXT FOR NURSES’ WORK
Concept: Perioperative Nursing
Concept: Home & Community Nursing
Concept: Nursing Ethics
Concept: Legal Issues

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.