Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Holistic Approach to Patient Care

By Blake Tech

Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Holistic Approach to Patient Care

The role and responsibilities of a medical-surgical nurse are to provide care for patients who are hospitalized with medical conditions or who have undergone surgery. Medical-surgical nurses work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. They may also work in home health care or long-term care facilities.

The book covers the following:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
1.1 Role and Responsibilities of a Medical-Surgical Nurse
1.2 Holistic Approach to Patient Care
1.3 Ethical and Legal Considerations in Medical-Surgical Nursing
1.4 Evidence-Based Practice in Medical-Surgical Nursing
1.5 Nursing Process and Critical Thinking in Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chapter 2: Assessment and Diagnostic Tests in Medical-Surgical Nursing
2.1 Physical Assessment Techniques in Medical-Surgical Nursing
2.2 Diagnostic Tests and Laboratory Values in Medical-Surgical Nursing
2.3 Diagnostic Imaging Studies in Medical-Surgical Nursing
2.4 Health History and Risk Assessment in Medical-Surgical Nursing
2.5 Patient and Family Education for Diagnostic Tests

Chapter 3: Common Medical-Surgical Conditions
3.1 Cardiovascular Disorders
3.2 Respiratory Disorders
3.3 Gastrointestinal Disorders
3.4 Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
3.5 Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 4: Surgical Interventions and Perioperative Care
4.1 Preoperative Assessment and Preparation
4.2 Intraoperative Nursing Care
4.3 Postoperative Assessment and Complications
4.4 Pain Management in the Surgical Patient
4.5 Surgical Wound Care and Infection Prevention

Chapter 5: Nursing Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
5.1 Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Infarction
5.2 Heart Failure and Valvular Disorders
5.3 Hypertension and Hypotension Management
5.4 Arrhythmias and Cardiac Dysrhythmias
5.5 Vascular Disorders and Nursing Interventions

Chapter 6: Nursing Care for Patients with Respiratory Disorders
6.1 Pneumonia and Pulmonary Infections
6.2 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
6.3 Asthma and Bronchospasm Management
6.4 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
6.5 Mechanical Ventilation and Respiratory Support

Chapter 7: Nursing Care for Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
7.1 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Peptic Ulcer Disease
7.2 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Crohn's Disease
7.3 Liver Disease and Hepatic Encephalopathy
7.4 Pancreatitis and Gallbladder Disorders
7.5 Malnutrition and Nutritional Support in Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 8: Nursing Care for Patients with Renal and Genitourinary Disorders
8.1 Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
8.2 Urinary Tract Infections and Urolithiasis
8.3 Renal Replacement Therapy: Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis
8.4 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Urinary Incontinence
8.5 Gynecological Disorders and Women's Health in Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chapter 9: Nursing Care for Patients with Endocrine Disorders
9.1 Diabetes Mellitus: Type 1 and Type 2
9.2 Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
9.3 Adrenal Disorders: Addison's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome
9.4 Pituitary Disorders and Growth Hormone Deficiency
9.5 Reproductive Hormonal Disorders and Hormone Replacement Therapy

Chapter 10: Nursing Care for Patients with Neurological Disorders

Chapter 11: Nursing Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Chapter 12: Professional Development in Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9KM8RNH
• ISBN13: 9798850076290
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"