Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 3e by Susan C. deWit

Description: About this productSynopsis"Part of the LPN Threads series, Fundamental Concepts and Skills far Nursing has been the textbook of choice since its first edition by providing you with complete coverage of the essential nursing principles, concepts, and skills that are the foundation of a solid nursing education. By providing just the right level of coverage of the fundamental concepts and skills for the LPN/LVN student, combined with a superior learning package, this new edition will continue to be the textbook of choice for many years to come!"--BOOK JACKET.The Ethics of Communityinitiates a conversation between continental philosophy and cultural/literary studies that is long overdue. Illustrating that there is a fundamental ethics in deconstructionist approaches to community that can be provocatively traced in the context of cultural considerations central to African-American and U.S. Latino literature, this is a book about bridging gaps. Luszczynska nimbly traverses the complex terrain of preeminent French philosophers Jacques Derrida and Jean-Luc Nancy, offering a valuable introduction to the ethical components of their philosophical projects. Toni Morrison'sBelovedand Ana Menendez'sIn Cuba I Was a German Shepherdserve as case studies through which Nancian community and Derridean bearing witness are elaborated. As Luszczynska demonstrates, Morrison's foregrounding of the distinct cultural sensibilities of her black and white characters and Menendez's preoccupation with geographical displacement and exile, themselves activate a deconstructive ethics. In this groundbreaking study, distinct cultural understandings and contexts provide a novel way of thinking through intricacies of Nancy and Derrida's thought while revealing the potential of the novel to re-imagine ways of being in the concrete world.This market-leading textbook offers an engaging format and clear writing style that make it easy to master the basic nursing concepts and skills you need to practice in a variety of care settings. Its nursing process framework, health promotion focus, emphasis on critical thinking, and thorough coverage of communication and patient teaching provide a strong foundation for your nursing education. Full-color illustrations, critical thinking exercises, and practical examples help you strengthen and apply your knowledge of essential nursing concepts. More than 500 full-color illustrations - including 50 new to this edition - highlight and explain key concepts presented in the text. Concepts and skills are presented from simplest to most complex to help you gradually build your knowledge and learn more easily. A Companion CD-ROM includes audio clips, an audio glossary, video clips, 3-D animations, English-Spanish phrases, NCLEX�-PN Examination-style review questions, and more. Theory and Clinical Practice Objectives introduce you to the concepts you''ll learn in each chapter. Key Terms with phonetic pronunciations familiarize you with the language of nursing and health care. Overview of Structure and Function provides a brief review of essential anatomy and physiology related to specific body systems, with a special section on aging. The nursing process is emphasized throughout in Application of the Nursing Process sections and serves as the framework for Skills and Nursing Care Plans. Think Critically About. boxes encourage you to synthesize information and apply concepts beyond the scope of the chapter. Approximately 80 Skills provide illustrated step-by-step instructions for performing key nursing procedures, with clear actions and rationales and Critical Thinking Questions. Approximately 50 Steps present abbreviated versions of additional skills in a quick-reference action/rationale format. Approximately 20 Nursing Care Plans provide examples for planning care and encourage you to think critically and follow the nursing process. Critical Thinking Activities at the end of each chapter allow you to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to specific clinical scenarios. Elder Care Points introduce you to the unique care issues that affect older adults. Health Promotion Points address wellness and disease prevention, including diet, infection control, and more. Communication Cues feature sample dialogues and therapeutic communication techniques to help you build a positive rapport with patients. Concept Maps help you visualize how the multiple nursing diagnoses, treatments, and side effects for specific disorders relate to each other. Home Care boxes provide guidelines for adapting nursing skills and techniques for use in the home setting. Patient Teaching boxes offer step-by-step instructions for patients and their families regarding proper post-hospital care. NCLEX-PN� Exam Style Review Questions at the end of each chapter include alternate item-format questions to prepare you for the exam. Helpful appendixes offer quick access to essential facts and information in the clinical setting. Assignment Considerations boxes will cover situations in which the RN delegates to the LPN/LVN or when the LPN/LVN assigns tasks to nurse assistants, patient care techs, and other unlicensed assistive personnel Clinical Cues provide guidance and advice related to the nursing care under discussion Safety Alert boxes highlight specific danger or dangers to patients related to clinical care 50 new illustrations and photos have been added to this edition to aid visual learners 5 Skills have been added to this edition, giving deWit a total of 80 skills covered 5 Steps have been added to the 44 in the current editionProduct IdentifiersISBN-101416052283ISBN-139781416052289eBay Product ID (ePID)66250716Key DetailsAuthorPatricia A. Williams, Susan C. deWitNumber Of Pages992 pagesFormatPaperbackPublication Date2008-10-03LanguageEnglishPublisherElsevier - Health Sciences DivisionPublication Year2008Additional DetailsEdition Number3Copyright Date2009IllustratedYesDimensionsWidth8.5 In.Length10.9 In.Target AudienceGroupScholarly & ProfessionalClassification MethodLCCN2008-032018LC Classification NumberRT41.D443 2009Dewey Decimal610.73Dewey Edition23Table Of ContentUnit One: Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System 1. Nursing and the Health Care System 2. Concepts of Health, Illness, and Health Promotion 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing Unit Two: The Nursing Process 4. Nursing Process and Critical Thinking 5. Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, and Planning 6. Implementation and Evaluation Unit Three: Communication in Nursing 7. Documentation of Nursing Care 8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship 9. Patient Teaching for Health Promotion 10. Supervision, Leadership, and Management Unit Four: Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Consideration 11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence 12. Adulthood and the Family 13. Promoting Healthy Adaption to Aging 14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care 15. Loss, Grief, the Dying Patient, and Palliative Care Unit Five: Basic Nursing Skills 16. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis 17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home 18. Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients 19. Assisting with Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers 20. Patient Environment and Safety 21. Measuring Vital Signs 22. Assessing Health Status 23. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients 24. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection Unit Six: Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs 25. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance 26. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations 27. Diet Therapy and Assisted Feeding 28. Assisting with Respiration and Oxygen Delivery 29. Promoting Urinary Elimination 30. Promoting Bowel Elimination 31. Pain, Comfort, and Sleep 32. Complementary and Alternative Therapies Unit Seven: Medication Administration 33. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration 34. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications 35. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections 36. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications Unit Eight: Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient 37. Care of the Surgical Patient 38. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Ulcers 39. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function Unit Nine: Caring for the Elderly 40. Common Physical Care Problems of the Elderly 41. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Elderly Appendix 1: American Nurses Association Standards of Nursing Practice Appendix 2: American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses Appendix 3: Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures Appendix 4: NFLPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical Nurse Appendix 5: Standard Precautions Appendix 6: Basic Laboratory Test Values Appendix 7: Therapeutic Diets Appendix 8: Medical Terminology Appendix 9: Answers to NCLEX-PN� Examination-Style Review Questions

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