by Holly K. Stromberg, RN, BSN, MSN, PHN, Alumnus CCRN
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ISBN: 9780443121029
Copyright: 2026
Page Count: 1272
Imprint: Saunders
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Build your clinical judgment skills and prepare for the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® (NGN) examination! Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, SixthEdition provides a solid foundation in nursing concepts and skills essential to the LPN/LVN role. Complete coverage of common adult medical-surgical conditions includes all body systems and their disorders, addressing patient care in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Emphasizing evidence-based practice, this text reflects the expanding scope of practice for LPN/LVNs. What’s more, it makes exam prep easier with new NGN case studies and an emphasis on developing critical thinking and clinical judgment.
NEW!Expanded coverage of end-of-life care includes information on assisted suicide, institutional vs. in-home care, and more
NEW! Additional information covering the LPN’s role in behavioral care for patients with Alzheimer’s
NEW! Expanded neurological content ensures you are learning the latest information in this evolving area
Get Ready for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination! section at the end of each chapter covers key points and includes Next-Generation NCLEX® review questions and critical thinking questions to help you prepare for class tests and the NCLEX-PN® examination
Nursing care plans show plans of care based on patient history and include patient goals and outcomes, with critical thinking questions that allow you to assess your understanding of related nursing concepts
Concept maps illustrate how a disorder’s symptoms, treatments, and side effects relate to each other
Safety alerts emphasize safety precautions to protect patients, family, healthcare providers, and the public from accidents, spread of disease, and medication-related accidents
Focused Assessment boxes show how to collect patient data, including history and physical and psychosocial assessment, with guidance on collecting information for specific disorders
Communication boxes help in developing therapeutic communication skills in realistic patient care situations
Patient Teaching boxes provide instructions and guidelines for educating patients in self-care
Older Adult Care Points address the unique care issues that affect older adults and provide suggestions for assessment and interventions for long-term patients.
Home Care Considerations focus on adapting medical-surgical nursing care to the home environment after discharge
Companion study guide further promotes clinical judgment through additional case studies, critical thinking opportunities, and interactive communication activities. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of nursing knowledge. Sold separately
Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing Settings 1. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients 2. Critical Thinking, Clinical Judgment, and the Nursing Process
Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems 3. Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, and Intravenous Therapy 4. Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients 5. Care of Postoperative Surgical Patients 6. Infection Prevention and Control 7. Care of Patients with Pain 8. Care of Patients with Cancer 9. Chronic Illness and End-of-Life Care
Unit III: Immune System 10. The Immune and Lymphatic Systems 11. Care of Patients with Immune and Lymphatic Disorders
Unit IV: Respiratory System 12. The Respiratory System 13. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Respiratory System 14. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Respiratory System
Unit V: Hematologic System 15. The Hematologic System 16. Care of Patients with Hematologic Disorders
Unit VI: Cardiovascular System 17. The Cardiovascular System 18. Care of Patients with Hypertension and Peripheral Vascular Disease 19. Care of Patients with Cardiac Disorders 20. Care of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Surgery
Unit VII: Neurologic System 21. The Neurologic System 22. Care of Patients with Head and Spinal Cord Injuries 23. Care of Patients with Brain Disorders 24. Care of Patients with Peripheral Nerve and Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
Unit VIII: Sensory System 25. The Sensory System: Eye 26. The Sensory System: Ear
Unit IX: Gastrointestinal System 27. The Gastrointestinal System 28. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal System 29. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal System 30. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas
Unit X: Musculoskeletal System 31. The Musculoskeletal System 32. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders
Unit XI: Urinary System 33. The Urinary System 34. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Urinary System
Unit XII: Endocrine System 35. The Endocrine System 36. Care of Patients with Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Disorders 37. Care of Patients with Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
Unit XIII: Reproductive System 38. The Reproductive System 39. Care of Females with Reproductive Disorders 40. Care of Males with Reproductive Disorders 41. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections
Unit XIV: Integumentary System 42. The Integumentary System 43. Care of Patients with Integumentary Disorders and Burns
Unit XV: Emergency and Disaster Management 44. Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attacks 45. Care of Patients with Emergent Conditions, Trauma, and Shock
Unit XVI: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult 46. Care of Patients with Cognitive Function Disorders 47. Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders 48. Care of Patients with Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 49. Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders
Holly K. Stromberg, RN, BSN, MSN, PHN, Alumnus CCRN, Professor Emeritus of Nursing, Allan Hancock College, Clinical Educator, Marian Regional Medical Center, Santa Maria, California, USA
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