Clinical Companion to Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems

This clinical companion offers at-a-glance access to information for over 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. It is organized alphabetically, includes full-color illustrations, summary tables, and a reference appendix with laboratory values, Spanish translations, and other useful information. The content covers definitions, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic studies, interprofessional care, drug therapy, and nursing management. The Treatments and Procedures section summarizes common medical-surgical treatments and procedures. Patient and caregiver teaching content is highlighted, and cross-references to the Lewis main text provide further in-depth information. The four-color design makes it easy to locate specific information.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 23 September 2019
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Designed with portability in mind, this comprehensive clinical companion offers quick access to essential information for over 200 medical-surgical conditions and procedures. With its fully updated content, it seamlessly aligns with the revisions in the 11th edition of Lewis's renowned main text, Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems.

Organized alphabetically for convenient reference, this companion features a wealth of full-color illustrations, summary tables, and a handy reference appendix packed with valuable resources. These include laboratory values, Spanish translations of key phrases, and other indispensable information commonly utilized in nursing practice.

Consistent and practical, the information presented covers definitions, descriptions, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic studies, interprofessional care, drug therapy, and nursing management. The Treatments and Procedures section provides a concise summary of essential knowledge about common medical-surgical treatments and procedures, such as basic life support, enteral nutrition, and artificial airway management.

A convenient reference appendix contains a plethora of useful information, including laboratory values, commonly used formulas, Spanish translations of key phrases, and much more. Patient and caregiver teaching content is prominently highlighted with a special icon, making it easy to identify relevant information to share with patients and caregivers regarding the care of various conditions.

Cross-references to the Lewis main text guide readers to delve deeper into more detailed information, enhancing their understanding of the subject matter.

With its attractive four-color design, the clinical companion facilitates easy navigation and locating specific information within its pages.

Notably, this companion has been newly updated to reflect the latest revisions and updates in Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition main text, ensuring that you have access to the most current and authoritative information in the field.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 183 x 98 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323551557
Edition number: 11 ed