Foundations of Nursing

By Kelly Gosnell, Kim Cooper, Elaine Oden Kockrow, et al.

Book Overview

Make sure you have the foundation you need to begin a successful nursing career Foundations of Nursing, 8th Edition covers the skills needed for clinical practice, from nursing interventions to maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. The accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions also helps you prepare for the NCLEX-PN(R) examination

Clear coverage of skills across the human lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adultsFull-color, step-by-step instructions for over 110 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for eachTenth grade reading level helps you to understand complex topicsExpanded and updated Cultural Considerations boxes explore specific health and cultural issues to help you address the needs of the increasingly diverse patient and resident populationsSkills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales.Mathematics review in Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration chapter covers basic arithmetic skills prior to the discussion of medication administrationSafety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settingsHealth Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancyNursing Care Plans emphasize patient goals and outcomes within a case-study format, and promotes clinical decision-making with critical thinking questions at the end of each care planPatient Teaching boxes include post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family membersCommunication boxes illustrate communication strategies using real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogueLifespan Consideration boxes provide you with age-specific information for the care of the patientHome Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home settingGet Ready for the NCLEX(R) Examination section at the end of each chapter provides Key Points, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities to reinforce learningCoordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topicsNEW Expanded and updated art program enhances content with original photos and line artNEW NCLEX-PN Review questions at the end of each chapter include alternate item formats and cover all chapter objectivesNEW Reorganized chapters make it easier for you to follow and understand the material

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323484360
• ISBN13: 9780323484367
• Release Date: November 2018
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 1378 Pages
• Weight: 5.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 8.5" x 10.9"

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