Medical-Surgical Nursing

Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition is a comprehensive textbook that helps LPN/LVNs master the role and responsibilities of providing medical-surgical care to adults with medical-surgical and psychiatric disorders. It is organized by patient problems rather than NANDA nursing diagnoses and includes in-depth pharmacology coverage, nursing care plans, and critical thinking questions to prepare for the NCLEX-PN examination. The book also emphasizes the importance of cultural considerations and coordinated care in nursing practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 1426 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Medical-Surgical Nursing,8th Edition is a comprehensive guide that empowers LPN/LVNs to excel in providing medical-surgical care to adults with a wide range of medical-surgical and psychiatric disorders. Building upon the foundations of nursing, this edition offers a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of the LPN/LVN in medical-surgical settings.

The text begins by addressing the unique challenges faced by older adult patients, recognizing their specific needs and concerns. It then proceeds to cover each major disorder by body system, presenting patient problems, goals, outcome criteria, and nursing interventions. Unlike other nursing texts that focus on NANDA nursing diagnoses, this book is organized by patient problems, allowing LPN/LVNs to focus on the clinical judgment skills necessary for success on the Next-Generation NCLEX-PN® examination and in nursing practice.

One of the unique features of this edition is the dedicated Older Adult Patient unit, which comprehensively covers the special problems and disorders commonly encountered in gerontologic patients. This is the primary patient group for whom LPN/LVNs provide care, and the book provides in-depth coverage of issues such as falls, dementia, and incontinence. The unit includes Pharmacology Capsule boxes highlighting critical information for common drugs, Pharmacology and Medications tables providing classification, use/action, side/adverse effects, and nursing interventions, and a Pharmacology Tutorial on the Evolve website covering drug classifications, how drugs work, and nursing responsibilities.

Nursing care plans are presented in realistic scenarios, with critical thinking questions designed to encourage thoughtful analysis of patient needs and nursing care. Each body system is introduced with an introductory chapter that provides a refresher review of anatomy and physiology, followed by relevant diagnostic tests and procedures. This approach minimizes repetition in subsequent chapters and ensures a seamless understanding of the content.

Throughout the text, authors Adrianne Dill Linton and Mary Ann Matteson draw on their extensive experience and expertise in nursing to provide clear and concise explanations of medical-surgical concepts and interventions. Their writing style is engaging and accessible, making it easy for readers to grasp the material and apply it to their practice.

Medical-Surgical Nursing, 8th Edition is an essential resource for LPN/LVNs seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical care. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the field, enabling LPN/LVNs to provide high-quality nursing care to adults with medical-surgical and psychiatric disorders. Whether you are a student preparing for the NCLEX-PN® examination or a practicing nurse seeking to advance your career, this edition is a valuable tool that will help you succeed in your nursing journey.

Weight: 2970g
ISBN-13: 9780323828444
Edition number: 8 ed