Case Studies in Nursing Fundamentals

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Thinking. Doing. Caring. Connect nursing theory to clinical practice with 46 in-depth, real-world case studies. For each case study, answer questions that call on you to recall facts, understand nursing concepts, apply critical thinking, and sharpen your clinical reasoning skills in common clinical situations. A Plus code in the front of each new, print book unlocks student resources online at DavisPlus. (Access can also be purchased at DavisPlus.FADavis.com) Cover Title Page Copyright Page Dedication About the Author Preface References Reviewers Acknowledgments Contents Unit 1 Theory and Application of Nursing Practice The Nursing Profession and Practice Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process Nursing Process: Assessment Nursing Process: Nursing Diagnosis Nursing Process: Planning Outcomes Nursing Process: Planning Interventions Nursing Process: Evaluation Nursing Process: Implementation Nursing Theory Research Unit 2 Factors Affecting Health Growth and Development Health and Illness Psychosocial Health and Illness Family Culture and Ethnicity Spirituality Loss, Grief, and Dying Unit 3 Essential Nursing Interventions Documenting and Reporting Vital Signs Communication and Therapeutic Relationships Health Assessment Promoting Asepsis and Preventing Infection Safety: Falls Self-Care Ability: Hygiene Medication Administration Teaching and Learning Unit 4 Supporting Physiological Functioning Stress-CopingAdaptation Nutrition Elimination: Urinary Bowel Elimination: Constipation Bowel Elimination: Diarrhea Sensory Perception Pain Management Activity and Exercise Sexual Health Sleep and Rest Skin Integrity Oxygenation Perfusion Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Unit 5 Nursing Functions Leading and Management Informatics Holism Health Promotion Unit 6 Context for Nurses’ Work Perioperative Nursing Community-Based Care Ethics and Values Legal Issues Index Uploaded by [StormRG]