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Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Nursing Process Approach
MedicalSurgical Nursing A Nursing Process Approach Author:Donna D. Ignatavicius, M. Linda Workman This innovative medical-surgical resource features a unique collaborative approach that helps readers understand the multidisciplinary nature of medical-surgical care by presenting all medical, surgical, nursing, and other interventions through the framework of the nursing process. In addition to comprehensive med-surg coverage, this book incorp... more »orates cutting-edge content in areas such as emergency and mass casualty nursing and genetics. Also features extensive NCLEX® examination preparation materials, including Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination features. * Need-to-know coverage of pathophysiology gives readers the knowledge base they need to understand the rationales behind their assessments and interventions. * Critical Thinking Challenges help readers develop their skills through brief case scenarios and corresponding critical thinking questions. Answers are on Evolve. * Best Practice boxes highlight the very best nursing practices for various medical-surgical nursing procedures. * Evidence-Based Practice for Nursing boxes feature key research studies along with levels of evidence to provide readers with a scientific basis for practice. * Meeting Healthy People 2010 Objectives boxes demonstrate what nurses can do to help advance these national health objectives. * Assessment Using Gordon's Functional Health Patterns boxes help bridge the gap from body systems to functional health assessment. * Integrated NIC interventions and NOC outcomes, with NIC Intervention Activities boxes and NIC an« less