21. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
CHAPTER 21. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance Kim A. Noble OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify the three primary fluid compartments…
27. Hemodynamic Monitoring
CHAPTER 27. Hemodynamic Monitoring Maureen Mclaughlin OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify surgical patients who may benefit from hemodynamic monitoring based…
44. Peripheral Vascular Care
CHAPTER 44. Peripheral Vascular Care Maureen E. Lisberger OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Explain three factors that affect peripheral circulation. 2….
24. Thermoregulation
CHAPTER 24. Thermoregulation Vallire D. Hooper OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the physiology of thermoregulation. 2. Identify two complications of…
48. Bariatric Care
CHAPTER 48. Bariatric Care Kim A. Noble OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal…
26. Pain and Comfort Management
CHAPTER 26. Pain and Comfort Management Linda Wilson, H. Lynn Kane and Kathleen Falkenstein OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Define pain,…
41. Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental Care
CHAPTER 41. Oral/Maxillofacial/Dental Care Denise O’Brien OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe anatomy and physiology of oral cavity pertinent to the…
42. Orthopedic Care
CHAPTER 42. Orthopedic Care Nancy Saufl OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe common orthopedic surgical procedures and their associated nursing interventions….
34. Endocrine Care
CHAPTER 34. Endocrine Care Laura Currie OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Describe the basic function of the endocrine system including the…
46. Podiatric Care
CHAPTER 46. Podiatric Care Lynda Marks OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to: 1. Identify the skeletal structure of the foot. 2. Describe specific…
