Lippincott Visual Nursing: A Guide to Clinical Diseases, Skills, and Treatments

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2018
Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

For a comprehensive guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills required to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing, 3rd Edition. This vital text employs clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images to explain disease pathophysiology, offering expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses seeking a review, this essential guide is a must-have for delivering appropriate and effective patient care.

NEW enhanced eBook included with purchase
NEW flow charts showcasing clinical manifestations and leading to diagnosis, showing improvement or decline
NEW format—tests, procedures, and treatments for each system now appearing before discussion of diseases
NEW diagnoses added for diseases throughout the text

Dozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions

Step-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills, including:
gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more
Step-by-step assessment and treatment instructions that enhance your nursing skills and confidence

Chapters addressing individual body systems:
respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care

Each body system chapter addresses:
Major diseases affecting that system
Normal anatomy—descriptions and images
Pathophysiology of common health problems
Lab tests and imaging studies
Disease development
Signs, symptoms, st.

Weight: 1086g
Dimension: 214 x 276 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496381781
Edition number: 3 ed