Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Nursing Process Approach

Medical-surgical nursing presented within a nursing process framework - a presentation requested by nurse educators and reflecting current trends in nursing. The outstanding features include: an integrated nursing process approach to each disease and disorder, including assessment chapters for each body system; consistent organization among assessment chapters and interventions chapters; a stronger focus on caring for the elderly; clearer and more illustrations (including 25 superb full-page illustrations highlighting difficult pathophysiologic concepts); and more attention to discharge planning and client teaching. Also available are: an Instructor's Manual containing case studies and learning objectives; a 2000-item Computer Test Bank and a fully-indexed printed Test Bank; transparencies and transparency masters; a Student Study Guide; and a Pocket Companion handbook.