Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
- ISBN 13:
9781451194241
- ISBN 10:
1451194242
- Edition: 2nd
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 02/04/2015
- Publisher: LWW
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Summary
This essential, one-of-a-kind reference makes learning the fundamentals of nursing incredibly easy with . . . .
· NEW Info on social media and nursing
· NEW Info on current practice in wound care
· NEW Info on Healthy People 2020 health improvement program
· NEW Nutrition content updated to include MyPlate.gov healthy eating guidelines
· NEW Most current American Nursing Association practice standards
· Numerous care plan examples, including common nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment
· Three easy sections:
o Foundational Concepts - Overview of nursing; basics of health and illness; ethical and legal considerations; the nursing process
o General Nursing Skills – Communication; health assessment; taking vital signs; asepsis and infection control; medication basics; medication administration; IV therapy
o Physiologic Needs – Oxygenation; patient self-care and hygiene; mobility, activity, and exercise; skin integrity and wound healing; comfort, rest, and sleep; pain management; nutrition; urinary elimination; bowel elimination
· Fun drawings and cartoons make it simple to relate to skills and concepts
· Easy-to-read content offers simple definitions of technical medical terms
· Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their basic skills
· Illustrated features in each chapter include:
o Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering key info
o Teacher’s lounge – Patient-teaching tips on procedures, equipment and home care
o Ages and stages – Identifies issues and procedures where patient’s age impacts nursing care
o Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter
o Quick Quiz – NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter
o Stay on the ball – Possible dangers, risks, complications, contraindications and safety measures
o Take note! – Tips on how to document patient info