Author: Potter, Patricia A.,
Author: Perry, Anne Griffin,
Author: Stockert, Patricia,
Author: Hall, Amy,
Publication year: 2020
Language: English
Media type Book
Edition: 10th edition.
Resource type: Physical
ISBN: 9780323677721 :
Notes:
<b>Unit 1: Nursing and the Health Care Environment</b> 1. Nursing Today 2. Health Care Delivery System 3. Community-Based Nursing Practice 4. Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice 5. Evidence-Based Practice <b>Unit 2: Caring Throughout the Life Span</b> 6. Health and Wellness 7. Caring in Nursing Practice 8. Caring for Patients with Chronic Illness <b>NEW!</b> 9. Cultural Competence 10. Family Dynamics 11. Developmental Theories 12. Conception Through Adolescence 13. Young and Middle Adults 14. Older Adults <b>Unit 3: Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice</b> 15. Critical Thinking in Nursing Practice 16. Nursing Assessment 17. Nursing Diagnosis 18. Planning Nursing Care 19. Implementing Nursing Care 20. Evaluation 21. Managing Patient Care <b>Unit 4: Professional Standards in Nursing Practice</b> 22. Ethics and Values 23. Legal Implications in Nursing Practice 24. Communication 25. Patient Education 26. Informati
Extent: 1392 pages : Approx. 2300 illustrations (2300 in full color) ; 2
Description: Learn the concepts and skills you need to provide excellent nursing care! Fundamentals of Nursing, 10th Edition prepares you to succeed as a nurse by providing a solid foundation in critical thinking, clinical reasoning, nursing theory, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care in all settings. With illustrated, step-by-step guidelines, this book makes it easy to learn important skills and procedures. Care plans are presented within a nursing process framework, and case studies show how to apply concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry, this bestselling nursing textbook helps you develop the understanding and clinical reasoning you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.Review questions in every chapter test your retention of key concepts, with answers and rationales in the book and on the Evolve companion website; at least four of these questions are alternate format.UNIQUE! Building Competency boxes summari