Tests and Procedures
Chapter 16 Tests and Procedures Arterial Blood Gases Electrolyte Imbalances Fluid Volume Imbalances Diagnostic Tests For an in-depth study of tests and procedures, consult the following publications: Lewis SM, et…
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Skeletal System
Chapter 7 Skeletal System Skeleton—Anterior View Skeleton—Posterior View Bones of the Skull—Frontal View Bones of the Skull—Lateral View Types of Fractures Types of Traction Types of Synovial Joints For an…
Basic Nursing Assessments
Chapter 4 Basic Nursing Assessments The Patient Interview Functional Assessment Interviewing Strategies Cultural Assessment Spiritual Assessment Physical Assessment Assessment Techniques Temperature Thermal Disorders When to Measure Vital Signs Pulse Pulse…
Endocrine System
Chapter 12 Endocrine System Endocrine Glands and Associated Structures Diabetes Insulin Adrenal Glands Pituitary Gland Thyroid Gland For an in-depth study of the endocrine system, consult the following publications: Lewis…
Digestive System
Chapter 13 Digestive System Digestive System and Associated Structures Two Types of Malnutrition Altered Bowel Elimination Patterns Foods and Their Effect on Fecal Output Types of Cathartics Antidiarrheal Medications Types…
Circulatory System
Chapter 10 Circulatory System Principal Arteries of the Body Structures of the Heart Coronary Arteries Basic Cardiac Assessments Cardiac History Topographic Areas for Cardiac Auscultation Abnormal Heart Sounds Murmur Grading…
Care of the Dying
Chapter 19 Care of the Dying Stages of Dying and Grief Interacting with the Dying Patient and the Family Nursing Interventions with Impending Death Religious Death Rituals Religious Prayers Legal…
Surgical Nursing Care
Chapter 17 Surgical Nursing Care Nursing Care Before Surgery Nursing Care After Surgery Care of Body Systems After Surgery Common Surgical Procedures Red Blood Cell Transfusions Blood Transfusion Alternatives For…
Urinary System
Chapter 14 Urinary System Organs of the Urinary System Medications That May Discolor Urine Reasons for Urinary Catheters Preventing Urinary Catheter Infections Timed Urine Tests For an in-depth study of…
Patient Safety
Chapter 18 Patient Safety Admission Safety Ongoing Safety Special Patient Situations The Confused Patient Common Psychiatric Disorders Common Psychiatric Tests Treatment Methods Emergencies For an in-depth study of patient safety,…
