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Get the solid foundation you need to pass the NCLEXPN? exam and succeed in practice! deWit?s MedicalSurgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition builds on the fundamentals of nursing with complete coverage of adult medicalsurgical conditions, including roles, settings, health care trends, and all body systems and their disorders. It provides special attention to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in longterm care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, deWit?s MedicalSurgical Nursing makes exam prep easier with NCLEXPN? review questions, and reflects national LPN/LVN standards with an emphasis on evidencebased practice and patient safety. Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, health care providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medicationrelated accidents. Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues of gerontologic nursing, and describe assessment and interventions for longterm care patients. Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history, including patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions allowing you to assess your understanding of nursing care concepts. Assignment Considerationscover task delegation from the RN to the LPN/LVN and from the LPN/LVN to unlicensed assistive personnel, as allowed by each state?s nurse practice act. Get Ready for the NCLEX? Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes review questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEXPN examination. Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history, physical, and psychosocial assessment. Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medicalsurgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge. Cultural Considerationspromote understanding of various ethnic groups and sensitivity to differing beliefs and practices. Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations. Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients on posthospital care. Legal and Ethical Considerations describe legal issues and ethical dilemmas that may face the practicing nurse. Think Criticallyencourages you to synthesize information and apply concepts to practice. Nutrition Considerations emphasize the role nutrition plays in disease and nursing care. Medication tables provide quick access to dosages and side effects of commonly used medications. Key terms include phonetic pronunciations and text page references, making learning easier with terms listed at the beginning of each chapter, appearing in blue at first mention or where defined in the text, and defined in the glossary. NEW! Concepts boxes and concept maps help you visualize how a disorder and its treatment can affect each of the body systems. NEW Normal Male and Female Reproductive System Findings chapter includes LGBTQ content, focusing on understanding and nursing care of these individuals. NEW! Additional photos and illustrations show new equipment, procedures, and patient care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice? A: This book covers adult medical-surgical conditions, nursing care for older adults, chronic illnesses, long-term care settings, and includes NCLEX-PN® review questions.
- Q: Who is the author of this nursing textbook? A: The author is Holly Stromberg, a nursing educator with expertise in medical-surgical nursing.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for NCLEX-PN® exam preparation? A: Yes, the textbook includes NCLEX-PN® review questions and a 'Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination!' section to assist with exam preparation.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: The book is the 4th edition, published on March 23, 2020.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook have? A: deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice contains 1280 pages.
- Q: What kind of nursing care does this textbook emphasize? A: The textbook emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and critical thinking in nursing care.
- Q: Are there any special sections for gerontologic nursing? A: Yes, there are Older Adult Care Points that address unique care issues and interventions for gerontologic nursing.
- Q: Does this book include cultural considerations for nursing practice? A: Yes, the book promotes understanding of various ethnic groups and includes a section on Cultural Considerations.
- Q: What type of binding does this textbook have? A: This textbook is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for nursing students and professionals? A: Yes, it is designed for nursing students preparing for the NCLEX-PN® and for practicing nurses seeking to enhance their knowledge in medical-surgical nursing.