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Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing

Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems

  • 3rd Edition - November 21, 2011
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Diane Brown, Helen Edwards
  • Language: English

Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing is the most highly respected medical–surgical nursing text in Australia and New Zealand. The third edition builds on the high calibre of content a… Read more

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Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing is the most highly respected medical–surgical nursing text in Australia and New Zealand. The third edition builds on the high calibre of content authored by an impressive pedigree of leading academics and clinical experts.

Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing 3e has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent changes in clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand. This local focus is strengthened by up-to-date research, data, policies, procedures and guidelines with an emphasis on current issues.

Evidence based practice forms the foundation of the text with an emphasis on the pathophysiological mechanisms of disease.Ordered by body systems, the text provides students with clear and concise guidance on the assessment and management of conditions including respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, renal and urological problems, reproductive problems, movement and coordination and emergency care.

Lewis’s Medical–Surgical Nursing 3e by Brown and Edwards is accompanied by an impressive suite of resources for instructors and students including a Test bank, image banks and Power point slides available on Evolve.

Key features

• Learning Objectives
• Key Terms
• Each section is organised into two themes:
Assessment and Management
• Assessment chapters focus on the body systems; outlining anatomy and physiology, health history and physical assessment skills
• Management chapters focus on pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, collaborative care and nursing management of disease and disorders
• Features boxes include:
o Nursing Research
o Evidence Based Practice
o Clinical Practice
o Health Promotion
o Complementary and Alternative therapies
o Health Disparities
• Tables featuring the most up-to-date data for ANZ
• Boxed information across a range of nursing care issues
• Nursing care plans
• Case studies accompanied by critical thinking questions
• Multiple choice review questions at the end of each chapter
• Extensive References and Online Resources listed at the end of each chapter for further research
• Evolve and resources

Product details

  • Edition: 3
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 31, 2013
  • Language: English

About the authors

DB

Diane Brown

Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Nursing, WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Development, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia Adjunct Professor of Nursing, Fiji National University, Suva, Republic of Fiji

HE

Helen Edwards

Affiliations and expertise
Associate Dean, International and Engagement, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Qld, Australia