16. History and Physical Examinations
CHAPTER 16. History and Physical Examinations Rose Ferrara-Love OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. State goals of preoperative history and physical exams….
14. The Geriatric Patient
CHAPTER 14. The Geriatric Patient Jennifer Allen* *The views expressed in this chapter are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the…
13. The Adult Patient
CHAPTER 13. The Adult Patient Vallire D. Hooper and Jacqueline M. Ross OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify developmental issues associated…
10. Human Growth and Development
CHAPTER 10. Human Growth and Development Donna M. Defazio Quinn OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader should be able to: 1. Define growth and development. 2. Identify…
7. Regulatory Agencies and Accreditation
CHAPTER 7. Regulatory Agencies and Accreditation Nancy Burden OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. List three activities of the Office of the…
1. Evolution of Perianesthesia Care
CHAPTER 1. Evolution of Perianesthesia Care Jan Odom-Forren and Theresa L. Clifford OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe three of the…
6. Practice Settings, Policies, and Procedures
CHAPTER 6. Practice Settings, Policies, and Procedures Sara N. Waldron OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Define the scope of practice for…
2. Standards for Ethical Practice
CHAPTER 2. Standards for Ethical Practice Barbara A. Godden OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the importance of standards as they…
4. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research
CHAPTER 4. Evidence-Based Practice and Nursing Research Susan Jane Fetzer OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Define evidence-based practice, nursing research, and…
