Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition

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• Print length:  
      1486 pages
• Language:  
      English
• Publisher: 
    F.A. Davis Company; 5th edition 
• Publication date: 
      January 9, 2015
• File size: 
      26.7 MB

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition is a comprehensive textbook that provides a detailed overview of medical-surgical nursing practices. It is a fifth edition textbook that covers various aspects of medical-surgical nursing, including pathophysiology, pharmacology, nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition is written by Linda S. Williams and Paula D. Hopper and is designed for nursing students, educators, and practicing nurses who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical nursing. The textbook has been revised and updated to reflect the latest trends and developments in the field of medical-surgical nursing.

Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition is divided into several sections, each of which covers different topics related to medical-surgical nursing. The first section provides an introduction to medical-surgical nursing and includes topics such as the history and evolution of medical-surgical nursing, ethical and legal issues in nursing, and nursing assessment and diagnosis.

The second section covers the pathophysiology of various medical-surgical conditions such as cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, and neurological disorders. The third section focuses on pharmacology and covers drug therapy for various medical-surgical conditions.

The fourth section covers nursing care for medical-surgical conditions and includes topics such as pain management, wound care, and perioperative nursing. The final section covers special topics in medical-surgical nursing such as care of the older adult, home health care, and complementary and alternative therapies.

Overall, "Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing" is a valuable resource for nursing students and practicing nurses who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical nursing.