Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Single Volume

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition is a comprehensive textbook that provides a solid foundation for medical-surgical nursing. It covers topics such as nursing management, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care, and includes evidence-based content, clinical trends, and a focus on the nursing process. The book also includes interprofessional care sections, bridge to the NCLEX® Examination review questions, cultural and ethnic health disparities coverage, gerontology and chronic illness coverage, pathophysiology maps, focused assessment boxes, safety alert boxes, nutritional therapy tables, promoting population health boxes, drug therapy tables, check your practice boxes, coverage of genetics, patient and caregiver teaching, ethical/legal dilemmas, and enhanced focus on clinical judgment and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this comprehensive textbook! Lewis' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition, is a leading resource that uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and a basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Comprehensive chapters cover topics such as nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination. Content written and reviewed by leading experts in the field ensures that information is comprehensive, current, and clinically accurate. Interprofessional care is addressed in special Interprofessional Care sections and Interprofessional Care tables. Bridge to the NCLEX® Examination review questions reinforce key content and include both standard and alternate item format questions to help you prepare for the NCLEX exam. Coverage of cultural and ethnic health disparities highlights important issues such as risk factors, economic aspects, and access to health care. Coverage of gerontology and chronic illness is addressed in a separate chapter and highlighted in special gerontologic tables. Pathophysiology maps use flowcharts to outline complex concepts related to diseases, making them easier to understand. Focused Assessment boxes provide brief checklists for a practical assessment on the run or bedside approach to assessment, and can be used.

This textbook is an invaluable resource for nursing students, practicing nurses, and healthcare professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical nursing. Its comprehensive coverage, engaging writing style, and practical applications make it an essential tool for anyone working in this field. Whether you are a new nurse looking to establish a strong foundation or a seasoned professional seeking to expand your expertise, Lewis' Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition, is the perfect choice. So why wait? Start your journey to success in medical-surgical nursing today with this essential textbook!

Weight: 3578g
Dimension: 225 x 285 x 61 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323825184
Edition number: 12 ed