Medical-surgical Nursing

This set of text provides students with a strong knowledge base, an understanding of contemporary practice issues in Australia and the capacity for sound clinical reasoning. You will use these professional attributes in order to provide safe and effective nursing care. This easily understood, straightforward Australian edition integrates the following concepts: epidemiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, legal and ethical issues, therapeutic communication, interprofessional communication and cultural safety. Table of contents: VOLUME 1 UNIT 1 Dimensions of Medical?Surgical Nursing 1: Medical?Surgical Nursing 2: Health and Illness in Adults 3: Community Care UNIT 2 Alterations in Patterns of Health 4: Nursing Care of People Having Surgery 5: Nursing Care of People Experiencing Loss, Grief and Death 6: Nursing Care of People with Problems of Substance Abuse 7: Nursing Care of People in the Emergency Department or Experiencing Disasters UNIT 3 Pathophysiology and Patterns of Health 8: Genetic Implications of Adult Health Nursing 9: Nursing Care of People Experiencing Pain 10: Nursing Care of People with Altered Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid?Base Balance 11: Nursing Care of People Experiencing Trauma and Shock 12: Nursing Care of People with Infections 13: Nursing Care of People with Altered Immunity 14: Nursing Care of People with Cancer UNIT 4 Responses to Altered Integumentary Structure and Function 15: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Integumentary System 16: Nursing Care of People with Integumentary Disorders 17: Nursing Care of People with Burns UNIT 5 Responses to Altered Endocrine Function 18: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Endocrine System 19: Nursing Care of People with Endocrine Disorders 20: Nursing Care of People with Diabetes Mellitus. VOLUME 2 UNIT 6 Responses to Altered Gastrointestinal Function 21: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Gastrointestinal System 22: Nursing Care of People with Nutritional Disorders 23: Nursing Care of People with Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders 24: Nursing Care of People with Bowel Disorders 25: Nursing Care of People with Gallbladder, Liver and Pancreatic Disorders UNIT 7 Responses to Altered Urinary Elimination 26: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Renal System 27: Nursing Care of People with Urinary Tract Disorders 28: Nursing Care of People with Kidney Disorders UNIT 8 Responses to Altered Cardiovascular Function 29: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems 30: Nursing Care of People with Coronary Heart Disease 31: Nursing Care of People with Cardiac Disorders 32: Nursing Care of People with Vascular and Lymphatic Disorders 33: Nursing Care of People with Haematological Disorders. VOLUME 3 UNIT 9 Responses to Altered Respiratory Function 34: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Respiratory System 35: Nursing Care of People with Upper Respiratory Disorders 36: Nursing Care of People with Ventilation Disorders 37: Nursing Care of People with Gas Exchange Disorders UNIT 10 Responses to Altered Musculoskeletal Function 38: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Musculoskeletal System 39: Nursing Care of People with Musculoskeletal Trauma 40: Nursing Care of People with Musculoskeletal Disorders UNIT 11 Responses to Altered Neurological Function 41: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Nervous System 42: Nursing Care of People with Intracranial Disorders 43: Nursing Care of People with Cerebrovascular and Spinal Cord Disorders 44: Nursing Care of People with Neurological Disorders UNIT 12 Responses to Altered Visual and Auditory Function 45: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Eye and Ear 46: Nursing Care of People with Eye and Ear Disorders UNIT 13 Responses to Altered Reproductive Function 47: A Person-centred Approach to Assessing the Male and Female Reproductive Systems 48: Nursing Care of Men with Reproductive System and Breast Disorders 49: Nursing Care of Women with Reproductive System and Breast Disorders 50: Nursing Care of People Who Have Sexually Transmitted Infections UNIT 14 Special Topics in Medical?Surgical Nursing 51: Mental Healthcare in the Australian Context 52: Nursing Care of People in Regional, Rural and Remote Areas of Australia.