Workbook for Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

UNIT 1
Nursing Roles and Responsibilities
1 Concepts and Trends in Healthcare 
2 Settings and Models for Nursing Care 
3 The Nursing Process 
4 Interviewing and Physical Assessment
5 Legal and Ethical Issues 
6 Leadership Roles and Management Functions 
UNIT 2
Client Care Concerns
7 Nurse–Client Relationships
8 Cultural Care Considerations 
9 Complementary and Alternative Therapies 
10 End-of-Life Care 
UNIT 3
Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing
11 Pain Management 
12 Infection  
13 Intravenous Therapy  
14 Perioperative Care  
15 Disaster Situations  
UNIT 4
Caring for Clients with Multisystem Disorders
16 Caring for Clients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Imbalances 
17 Caring for Clients in Shock  
18 Caring for Clients with Cancer  
UNIT 5
Caring for Clients with Respiratory Disorders
19 Introduction to the Respiratory System  
20 Caring for Clients with Upper Respiratory Disorders  
21 Caring for Clients with Lower Respiratory Disorders  
UNIT 6
Caring for Clients with Cardiovascular Disorders
22 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System  
23 Caring for Clients with Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels  
24 Caring for Clients with Valvular Disorders of the Heart  
25 Caring for Clients with Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels  
26 Caring for Clients with Cardiac Dysrhythmias  
27 Caring for Clients with Hypertension  
28 Caring for Clients with Heart Failure  
29 Caring for Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery  
UNIT 7
Caring for Clients with Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders
30 Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems  
31 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Hematopoietic System  
32 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lymphatic System  
UNIT 8
Caring for Clients with Immune Disorders
33 Introduction to the Immune System  
34 Caring for Clients with Immune-Mediated Disorders  
35 Caring for Clients with HIV/AIDS
UNIT 9
Caring for Clients with Neurologic Disorders
 
36 Introduction to the Nervous System  
37 Caring for Clients with Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders  
38 Caring for Clients with Cerebrovascular Disorders  
39 Caring for Clients with Head and Spinal Cord Trauma  
40 Caring for Clients with Neurologic Deficits  
UNIT 10
Caring for Clients with Sensory Disorders
41 Introduction to the Sensory System  
42 Caring for Clients with Eye Disorders  
43 Caring for Clients with Ear Disorders  
UNIT 11
Caring for Clients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
44 Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures  
45 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract  
46 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract  
47 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, or Pancreas  
48 Caring for Clients with Ostomies  
UNIT 12
Caring for Clients with Endocrine Disorders
49 Introduction to the Endocrine System  
50 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Endocrine System  
51 Caring for Clients with Diabetes Mellitus  
UNIT 13
Caring for Clients with Breast and Reproductive Disorders
52 Introduction to the Reproductive System  
53 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Female Reproductive System  
54 Caring for Clients with Breast Disorders  
55 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Male Reproductive System  
56 Caring for Clients with Sexually Transmitted Infections  
UNIT 14
Caring for Clients with Urinary and Renal Disorders
57 Introduction to the Urinary System  
58 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters  
59 Caring for Clients with Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra  

UNIT 15
Caring for Clients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
60 Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System  
61 Caring for Clients Requiring Orthopedic Treatment  
62 Caring for Clients with Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries  
63 Caring for Clients with Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders  

UNIT 16
Caring for Clients with Integumentary Disorders
64 Introduction to the Integumentary System  
65 Caring for Clients with Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders  
66 Caring for Clients with Burns  
UNIT 17
Caring for Clients with Psychobiologic Disorders
67 Interaction of Body and Mind  
68 Caring for Clients with Anxiety Disorders  
69 Caring for Clients with Mood Disorders  
70 Caring for Clients with Eating Disorders  
71 Caring for Clients with Chemical Dependence  
72 Caring for Clients with Dementia and Thought Disorders