Medical-surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

From assessment and diagnostics to current evidence-based treatments and interventions, this is the perfect backup to class materials, helpful support for new nurses, and a handy refresher for experienced nurses. Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in medical-surgical care, with: - NEWand updated statistics and guidelines on current medical-surgical nursing practice in a concise, quick-scan outline format - The “need-to-know basics, including the most common disorders medical-surgical nurses encounter - Chapters address disorders by body system- neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and more - Chapters offer vital foundational knowledge, with expert direction on: - Essential elements of medical-surgical nursing practice and the nursing process - Fluids and electrolytes, perioperative care, and pain management - Diagnostic testing - CT, MRI, and PET scan imaging, x-rays, biopsies, EMGs, and more - Additional chapters on cancer care, obesity, gerontologic care, and end-of-life care - Currentdataand best practices on assessing and treating common disorders- Reviews of anatomy and physiology, step-by-step guidance on assessments and history-taking, and diagnostic testing, including patient preparation, monitoring, teaching points, and developing a plan of care - Hundreds of colorful diagrams, drawings, and charts that illustrate core terms and concepts, with easy-to-retain definitions - “Practice Makes Perfectend-of-book practice exam with NCLEX®-style questions in current exam format - Chapter features include: - Memory jogger- Acronyms and other memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments - A closer look- Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways - Education edge- Practical guidance for effective patient teaching - What do I do?- Steps to take in emergency situations - Stop, look, and listen- Elements of assessment for a particular body system - Weighing the evidence- Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions - Quick quiz- End-of-chapter multiple-choice questions to help you retain chapter content, followed by answers and rationales - Nurse Joy and Jakeillustrated c