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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
- 6th Edition - March 30, 2020
- Author: Patricia A. Williams
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 4 7 7 - 3
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 6 9 4 7 8 - 0
Learn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN/LVN needs! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition prepares you for nursing practice in a number of… Read more
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Request a sales quoteLearn all the basic concepts and fundamental skills that an LPN/LVN needs! Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition prepares you for nursing practice in a number of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines ensure that you gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment, communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient teaching, and cultural competence. Written by noted educator Patricia Williams, this text prepares you to pass the Next Generation NCLEX-PN® Exam and succeed in any care setting.
- Concept maps help students visualize concepts addressed in the text and show how a condition or response can affect more than one body system, relating to symptoms, treatments, and side effects.
- QSEN and Safety information highlights the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
- More than 110 Skills and Steps present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format, including sample documentation examples and Home Care boxes, as appropriate.
- Clear, easy-to-understand readability level (11.65) makes the book accessible for LPN/LVN students, accommodating both beginning students and those speaking English as a second language.
- Get Ready for the NCLEX Examination! section at the end of each chapter reinforces learning with key points, review questions, critical thinking activities, and additional learning resources.
- Life Span Considerations: Older Adults highlight changes that occur with aging and how these affect LPNs and LVNs working with older adults in community and long-term care.
- More than 20 nursing care plans illustrate each step of the nursing process, and include critical thinking questions.
- Nursing process framework features the application of the nursing process and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing process in the clinical setting.
- Health Promotion and Patient Teaching boxes include guidelines to promote health, prevent illness, and develop self-care strategies.
- Think Critically boxes encourage students to synthesize information and apply concepts to practice.
- Communication boxes provide examples of nurse-patient dialogues and therapeutic communication techniques.
- Home Care Considerations boxes highlight the adaptation of nursing skills and techniques for the patient in the home care setting.
- Key Terms include phonetic pronunciations, which are helpful for ESL students, and text page references to find the definition.
- Numbered objectives begin each chapter, and are divided into a framework of theory and clinical practice.
- Clinical chapters give students a refresher in anatomy and physiology, with an overview of Structure and Function, and include a section on aging.
- Cultural Considerations cover biocultural variations as well as health promotion for specific ethnic groups, so students can provide culturally competent care.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors and Reviewers
- LPN Advisory Board
- To the Instructor
- To the Student
- Acknowledgments
- Unit I. Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System
- 1. Nursing and the Health Care System
- Historical Overview
- The Art and Science of Nursing
- Current Nursing Practice
- Nursing Education Pathways
- Delivery of Nursing Care
- Practice Settings
- Today’s Health Care System
- The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- 2. Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, and Health Promotion
- Health and Illness
- Traditional Views of Health And Illness
- Current Views of Health and Illness
- The Consumer Concept of Health and Illness
- The Holistic Approach
- Homeostasis
- Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
- 3. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
- Source of Law
- Civil and Criminal Law
- Laws Related to Nursing Practice and Licensure
- Laws and Guidelines Affecting Nursing Practice
- Legal Documents
- Violations of Law
- Ethics in Nursing
- Unit II. The Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Model
- 4. The Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment
- The Nursing Process
- Critical Thinking
- Critical Thinking in Nursing
- Priority Setting and Work Organization
- Application of Problem Solving, Clinical Reasoning, and Using the Clinical Judgment Model
- 5. Assessment, Data Analysis/Problem Identification, and Planning
- Assessment (Data Collection)
- Data Analysis/Problem Identification
- Planning
- 6. Implementation and Evaluation
- Implementation
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Evaluation
- Constructing a Nursing Care Plan
- Unit III. Communication in Nursing
- 7. Documentation of Nursing Care
- Purposes of Documentation
- Documentation and the Nursing Process
- The Medical Record
- Methods of Documentation (Charting)
- The Documentation Process
- 8. Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship
- The Communication Process
- Therapeutic Communication Techniques
- Blocks to Effective Communication
- Interviewing Skills
- The Nurse-Patient Relationship
- Nurse-Patient Communication
- Communication Within the Health Care Team
- Communication in the Home and Community
- 9. Patient Education and Health Promotion
- Purposes of Patient Education
- Assessment of Learning Needs
- The Patient Education Plan
- Coordination with Discharge Planning
- 10. Delegation, Leadership, and Management
- The Chain of Command
- Leadership Styles
- Keys to Effective Leadership
- Leadership Roles
- Management Skills for the Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Risk Management
- Unit IV. Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Considerations
- 11. Growth and Development: Infancy Through Adolescence
- Overview of Structure and Function
- Age Groups
- Theories of Development
- Principles of Growth and Development
- Prenatal Development
- Infants
- Young Children
- Middle and Older Children
- Adolescents
- 12. Adulthood and the Family
- Adulthood as Continuing Change
- Theories of Development
- Families
- Young Adults
- Middle Adulthood
- 13. Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Aging
- Overview of Aging
- Physical Changes
- Cognitive Aspects of Aging
- Psychosocial Aspects of Aging
- When a Parent Needs Help
- 14. Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care
- Transcultural Care
- Major Religions in the United States and Canada
- Developing Cultural Competence
- Cultural Differences
- Nursing Process and Clinical Judgment Model in Transcultural Nursing
- 15. Loss, Grief, and End-of-Life Care
- Nurses’ Attitudes Toward End-of-Life Care
- Change, Loss, and Grief
- Death and Dying
- Nursing and the Dying Process
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Signs of Impending Death
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Life-and-Death Issues
- Postmortem (After Death) Care
- Unit V. Basic Nursing Skills
- 16. Infection Prevention and Control: Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis
- Infectious Agents
- Process (Chain) of Infection
- Body Defenses Against Infection
- Asepsis and Control of Microorganisms
- Sepsis in the Home Environment
- Infection Control Surveillance
- 17. Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home
- Infection
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 18. Safely Lifting, Moving, and Positioning Patients
- Overview of the Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System
- Principles of Body Movement for Nurses
- Principles of Body Movement for Patients
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 19. Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care, and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries
- Overview of the Structure and Function of the Integumentary System
- Application of The Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 20. Patient Environment and Safety
- Factors Affecting the Environment
- Patient Unit
- Safety
- Protective Devices
- 21. Measuring Vital Signs
- Overview of Structure and Function Related to the Regulation of Vital Signs
- Measuring Body Temperature
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Measuring the Pulse
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Measuring Respirations
- Measuring the Blood Pressure
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Pain, the Fifth Vital Sign
- Automated Vital Sign Monitors
- Documenting Vital Signs
- 22. Assessing Health Status
- Data Collection and Assessment
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 23. Admitting, Transferring, and Discharging Patients
- Types of Admissions
- Admission Process
- Patient Transfer to Another Hospital Unit
- Discharging the Patient
- Death of a Patient
- 24. Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection
- Diagnostic Tests and Procedures
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Unit VI. Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs
- 25. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
- Composition of Body Fluids
- Distribution of Body Fluids
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
- Acid-Base Balance
- Acid-Base Imbalances
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 26. Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations
- Overview of the Structure and Function of the Gastrointestinal System
- Dietary Guidelines
- Protein
- Vegetarian Diets
- Carbohydrates
- Fats (Lipids)
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Water
- Factors That Influence Nutrition
- Cultural Influences on Nutrition
- Nutritional Needs Throughout the Life Span
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 27. Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding
- The Goals of Nutritional Therapy
- The Postoperative Patient
- Health Issues Related to Nutrition
- Disease Processes that Benefit from Nutritional Therapy
- Assisted Feeding
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 28. Assisting With Respiration and Oxygen Delivery
- Overview of the Structure and Function of the Respiratory System
- Hypoxemia
- Airway Obstruction and Respiratory Arrest
- Clearing Respiratory Secretions
- Oxygen Administration
- Artificial Airways
- Chest Drainage Tubes
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 29. Promoting Urinary Elimination
- Overview of Structure and Function of the Urinary System
- Normal Urinary Elimination
- Alterations in Urinary Elimination
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 30. Promoting Bowel Elimination
- Overview of the Structure and Function of the Intestinal System
- Characteristics of Stool
- Hypoactive Bowel and Constipation
- Hyperactive Bowel and Diarrhea
- Fecal Incontinence
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Rectal Suppositories
- Enemas
- Rectal Tube
- Fecal Impaction
- Bowel Training for Incontinence
- Bowel Ostomy
- 31. Pain, Comfort, and Sleep
- Pain and Discomfort
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Sleep
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 32. Complementary Health Approaches
- Complementary Health Approaches
- Mind and Body Interventions
- Natural Products
- Other Complementary Interventions
- The Nurse’s Role in Complementary Health Approaches
- Unit VII. Medication Administration
- 33. Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration
- Pharmacology
- Medication Administration and Safety
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 34. Administering Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications
- Nursing Responsibilities in Medication Administration
- Medication Orders
- Medication Administration Systems
- Topical Drugs
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Medication Errors
- 35. Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections
- Principles of Parenteral Injections
- Routes for Parenteral Medication
- Injection Equipment
- Parenteral Solutions
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 36. Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications
- Intravenous Therapy
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse’s Role in Intravenous Therapy
- Types of Intravenous Solutions
- Equipment for Intravenous Administration
- Complications of Intravenous Therapy
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Unit VIII. Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient
- 37. Care of the Surgical Patient
- Reasons for Surgery
- Patients at Higher Risk for Surgical Complications
- Perioperative Nursing
- Enhancements to Surgical Technique
- Anesthesia
- Preoperative Procedures
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Intraoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- 38. Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries
- Types of Wounds and the Healing Process
- Phases of Wound Healing
- Factors Affecting Wound Healing
- Complications of Wound Healing
- Treatment of Wounds
- Treatment of Pressure Injuries or Vascular Ulcers
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- 39. Promoting Musculoskeletal Function
- Systemic Effect of Immobilization
- Psychosocial Effects of Immobilization
- Types of Immobilization
- Devices Used to Prevent Problems of Immobility
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Application of the Nursing Process/Clinical Judgment Model
- Unit IX. CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
- 40. Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult
- Getting Older
- Immobility
- Alteration in Elimination
- Alteration in Nutrition
- Sensory Deficits
- Sexuality
- Polypharmacy
- 41. Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult
- Changes in Cognitive Functioning in Older Adults
- Assessment of Cognitive Changes in Older Adults
- Common Cognitive Disorders in Older Adults
- Safety for the Cognitively Impaired Older Adult
- Depression, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Suicide
- Crimes Against Older Adults
- Future Issues of Concern to Older Adults
- Planning for the Future
- Standard Steps for All Nursing Procedures
- NALPN Nursing Practice Standards for the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
- American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses
- Standard Precautions
- Most Common Laboratory Test Values
- Index
- Priority Problem List
- Language: English
- Edition: 6
- Published: March 30, 2020
- Imprint: Saunders
- eBook ISBN: 9780323694773
- eBook ISBN: 9780323694780
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Patricia A. Williams
Affiliations and expertise
Former Nursing Educator, University of California Medical Center, San Francisco, California, Alumnus, iSAGE Mini Fellowship Program, Successful Aging Project Stanford University Medical School Stanford, California