Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition by Patricia Potter, Anne Perry, Patricia Stockert, Amy Hall ISBN 0323079334 9780323079334

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ISBN 10: 0323079334
ISBN 13: 9780323079334
Author: Patricia Potter, Anne Perry, Patricia Stockert, Amy Hall

Learn fundamental nursing principles, concepts, and skills with ease! Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition includes accurate, cutting-edge content, active learning strategies, and the latest evidence-based research to help you excel in your classes and prepare for success in today’s competitive nursing field. An expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Griffin Perry provides a trusted, comprehensive resource, thoroughly reviewed by nursing experts and peers to ensure the most accurate content. With practical, fully integrated study support, this edition makes it easier than ever to build the understanding and clinical reasoning essential to providing excellent patient care.

• UNIQUE! Clear, streamlined writing style makes complex material more approachable.
• UNIQUE! Critical Thinking Models in each clinical chapter show you how to apply the nursing process for successful clinical outcomes.
• The 5-step nursing process provides a consistent framework for clinical practice.
• More than 55 skills demonstrations guide you through each step for administering safe nursing care.
• More than 20 Procedural Guidelines clearly outline basic skill instructions.
• Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions for each skill alert you to potential problems and appropriate actions.
• Planning sections on Goals and Outcomes, Setting Priorities, and Teamwork and Collaboration help you plan and prioritize care.
• Implementation sections detail care guidelines for health promotion, acute care, and continuing care across all practice settings.
• Delegation coverage clarifies which skills can or cannot be delegated.
• Safe Patient Handling Guidelines help you ensure compliance with patient safety regulations.
• More than 25 Care Plans help you understand how to apply the 5-step nursing process to address individual patient problems.
• Patient Teaching boxes help you develop and implement successful strategies for patient education.
• Nursing Assessment Questions boxes help you phrase questions for more effective patient communication.
• Cultural Aspect of Care boxes provide practical guidelines for managing patients’ cultural needs and preferences.
• Focus on Older Adult boxes highlight key aspects of nursing assessment and care for this growing population.
• Key Points summarize important content for more efficient study.
• Key terms at the beginning of each chapter include convenient page references to complete definitions.
• More than 25 Concept Maps illustrate care planning for clients with multiple nursing diagnoses.
• NOC outcomes, NIC interventions, and the latest NANDA diagnoses incorporated into Care Plans reflect national care standards you’ll encounter in practice.
• UNIQUE! Caring for the Cancer Survivor chapter prepares you for the special challenges involved in caring for cancer survivors who still face physical and emotional effects of the illness and its treatment.
• Engaging study tools on the Evolve companion website reinforce your understanding with convenient access to skills video clips, skills checklists, chapter audio summaries, answers to practice questions, a calculations tutorial, a searchable audio glossary, a Spanish/English glossary, and more.

• NEW and UNIQUE! Building Competency boxes help you apply QSEN (Quality & Safety Education for Nurses) competencies to realistic clinical situations.
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• NEW and UNIQUE! Expanded Evidence-Based Practice boxes highlight the importance of current clinical research in daily practice.
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• NEW! Case studies in all clinical chapters allow you to practice using care plans and concept maps to perform clinical application exercises.
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• NEW and UNIQUE! Clinical Application questions test your understanding of clinical practices.
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• NEW! Skill guidelines for blood glucose monitoring help you ensure accurate readings when performing this common skill.
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• NEW! Content on violence, genetics/genomics, compassion fatigue, bullying, and the accreditation process addresses current concerns in nursing practice.
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• NEW! More than 725 review questions test your retention of key chapter concepts.
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• NEW! Three comprehensive fundamentals practice exams and a calculations tutorial on the companion Evolve website help you assess your understanding.
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• More than 100 NEW photos clarify procedures and familiarize you with the latest clinical equipment.
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• NEW! Glossary provides quick, convenient access to definitions for all key terms.

Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Edition Table of contents:

1. Introduction to Nursing

• The Nature of Nursing
• The Role of the Nurse
• Nursing Theories and Models
• Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing
• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• The Nursing Process and Its Application

2. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing

• Legal Issues in Nursing Practice
• Ethical Principles in Nursing
• Nurse-Patient Relationships
• Professional Accountability and Responsibility
• Informed Consent and Patient Rights
• Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing

3. Health and Wellness

• Definitions and Concepts of Health
• Dimensions of Health and Wellness
• The Role of Nurses in Promoting Health
• Health Promotion Theories and Strategies
• Cultural Competency in Nursing Care

4. Communication in Nursing

• Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Therapeutic Communication Techniques
• Documentation and Record Keeping
• Patient Education and Health Literacy
• Interprofessional Communication

5. Nursing Assessment

• Overview of the Nursing Assessment
• Collecting Health Data: Interviews and Observations
• Physical Examination Techniques
• Mental and Emotional Assessment
• Assessment of Pain and Vital Signs

6. Caring and Nursing Interventions

• The Concept of Caring in Nursing
• Basic Nursing Skills and Procedures
• Providing Comfort and Pain Relief
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living
• Wound Care and Infection Control

7. Pharmacology and Medication Administration

• The Role of the Nurse in Medication Management
• Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
• Drug Classifications and Uses
• Medication Administration Techniques
• Safety and Error Prevention in Drug Administration

8. Patient Safety and Infection Control

• Principles of Infection Prevention
• Standard Precautions and Hand Hygiene
• Isolation Precautions and Sterile Techniques
• Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections
• Ensuring Patient Safety in Clinical Settings

9. Basic Nursing Skills

• Vital Signs: Measurement and Interpretation
• Oxygen Therapy and Respiratory Support
• Blood Glucose Monitoring and IV Therapy
• Positioning and Mobilizing Patients
• Pain Assessment and Management

10. Nutrition in Nursing

• The Role of Nutrition in Health
• Nutritional Assessment Techniques
• Dietary Requirements for Different Populations
• Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition
• Managing Nutritional Imbalances

11. Patient Education and Health Promotion

• The Principles of Teaching and Learning
• Health Education Strategies
• Promoting Self-Management and Empowerment
• Teaching for Health Literacy
• Patient Teaching Across the Lifespan

12. The Aging Population

• The Aging Process and Its Effects
• Nursing Care for Older Adults
• Chronic Illness and Palliative Care
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
• End-of-Life Care and Ethics

13. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing

• Mental Health Concepts and Disorders
• The Role of the Nurse in Psychiatric Care
• Therapeutic Approaches in Psychiatric Nursing
• Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention
• Cultural Considerations in Mental Health Nursing

14. Nursing Care for Special Populations

• Maternal and Newborn Nursing Care
• Pediatric Nursing Care
• Care of the Chronically Ill and Disabled
• Nursing Care for Individuals with Disabilities
• Caring for Patients with Acute and Chronic Pain

15. Leadership and Professional Development in Nursing

• The Role of Leadership in Nursing
• Nurse Leadership Theories and Styles
• Developing Professional Competence
• Advocacy and Professional Ethics
• Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education

16. Global Health and Nursing

• Global Health Issues and Challenges
• The Role of Nurses in Global Health
• Healthcare Systems Around the World
• Public Health and Nursing’s Role in Global Initiatives
• Cultural Competence in Global Nursing

 

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