Essentials of Medical-surgical Nursing

Unit I: Medical-Surgical Nursing. Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients: Issues and Trends. Performing Assessment and Applying the Nursing Process. Psychosocial Aspects of Nursing. Unit II: Medical-Surgical Patient Care Problems. Care of Surgical Patients. Correcting Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances. Problems of Infection: Prevention and Nursing Care. Problems of Immune Response. Care of the Patients with Aids. Care of Patients with Cancer. Care of Patients with Pain. Care of the Immobile Patient: Preventing Complications. Extended Care within the Community: Chronic Illness and Rehabilitation. Care of the Dying Patient and Hospice Care. Unit III: Nursing Care for Specific Medical-Surgical Disorders. Care of Patients with Neurologic Disorders. Care of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders. Care of Patients with Lower Respiratory Disorders. Care of Patients with Hematological and Lymphatic System Disorders. Care of Patients with Vascular Disorders. Care of Patients with Heart Disorders. Care of Patients with Digestive Tract Disorders. Care of Patients with Gallbladder, Liver, and Pancreas Disorders. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal System Disorders. Care of Patients with Urologic Disorders. Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders: Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid and Adrenal Glands. Care of Patients with Endocrine Disorders: Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Female Reproductive System. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Male Reproductive System. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Care of Patients with Skin Disorders. Care of Patients with Disorders of the Eye or Ear. Medical-Surgical Nursing in Emergency and Disaster. Unit IV: Mental Health Nursing of the Adult. Care of Patients with Anxiety and Mood Disorders. Care of Patients with Substance Use Disorders. Care of Patients with Cognitive Disorders. Care of Patients with Thought and Personality Disorders. Unit V: Managing Medical-Surgical Patients. Leadership in Medical-Surgical Nursing. Professional Issues.