Original PDF Ebook – Foundations and Adult Health Nursing8th Edition – 9780323484374

Original PDF Ebook – Foundations and Adult Health Nursing8th Edition – 9780323484374

Learn the skills essential to clinical practice with Foundations and Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition! This all-inclusive guide to fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN covers everything from anatomy and physiology to nursing interventions and 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. In addition, the accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions helps you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN® examination._x000D_
Clear coverage of skills across the human lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults._x000D_
Full-color, step-by-step instructions for over 110 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for each._x000D_
Tenth grade reading level helps you to understand complex topics._x000D_
Skills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales._x000D_
Mathematics review in Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration chapter covers basic arithmetic skills prior to the discussion of medication administration._x000D_
Safety Alerts cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings._x000D_
Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy._x000D_
Nursing 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 plan._x000D_
Patient 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 members._x000D_
Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies using real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue._x000D_
Lifespan Consideration boxes provide you with age-specific information for the care of the patient._x000D_
Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting._x000D_
Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination section at the end of each chapter provides Key Points, Review Questions, andto reinforce learning.