Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

UNIT 1 Nursing Roles and Responsibilities 

Chapter 1           Concepts and Trends in Healthcare
Chapter 2           Settings and Models for Nursing Care
Chapter 4           Interviewing and Physical Assessment
Chapter 5           Legal and Ethical Issues
Chapter 6           Leadership Roles and Management Functions


UNIT 2 Client Care Concerns

Chapter 7           Nurse–Client Relationships
Chapter 8           Cultural Care Considerations
Chapter 9           Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies
Chapter 10         End-of-Life Care


UNIT 3 Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Chapter 11         Pain Management
Chapter 12         Infection
Chapter 13         Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 14         Perioperative Care
Chapter 15         Disaster Situations


UNIT 4 Caring for Clients With Multisystem Disorders

Chapter 16         Caring for Clients With Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Imbalances
Chapter 17         Caring for Clients in Shock
Chapter 18         Caring for Clients With Cancer


UNIT 5 Caring for Clients With Respiratory Disorders

Chapter 19         Introduction to the Respiratory System
Chapter 20         Caring for Clients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
Chapter 21         Caring for Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders 


UNIT 6 Caring for Clients With Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 22         Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
Chapter 23         Caring for Clients With Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
Chapter 24         Caring for Clients With Valvular Disorders of the Heart
Chapter 25         Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels 
Chapter 26         Caring for Clients With Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chapter 27         Caring for Clients With Hypertension
Chapter 28         Caring for Clients With Heart Failure
Chapter 29         Caring for Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery


UNIT 7 Caring for Clients With Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders

Chapter 30         Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems
Chapter 31         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
Chapter 32         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lymphatic System





UNIT 8 Caring for Clients With Immune Disorders

Chapter 33         Introduction to the Immune System
Chapter 34         Caring for Clients With Immune-Mediated Disorders
Chapter 35         Caring for Clients With HIV/AIDS


UNIT 9 Caring for Clients With Neurologic Disorders

Chapter 36         Introduction to the Nervous System
Chapter 37         Caring for Clients With Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
Chapter 38         Caring for Clients With Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 39         Caring for Clients With Head and Spinal Cord Trauma 
Chapter 40         Caring for Clients With Neurologic Deficits


UNIT 10 Caring for Clients With Sensory Disorders

Chapter 41         Introduction to the Sensory System
Chapter 42         Caring for Clients With Eye Disorders
Chapter 43         Caring for Clients With Ear Disorders


UNIT 11 Caring for Clients With Gastrointestinal Disorders

Chapter 44         Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures
Chapter 45         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 46         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
Chapter 47         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, or Pancreas
Chapter 48         Caring for Clients With Ostomies


UNIT 12 Caring for Clients With Endocrine Disorders

Chapter 49         Introduction to the Endocrine System
Chapter 50         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Endocrine System
Chapter 51         Caring for Clients With Diabetes Mellitus


UNIT 13 Caring for Clients With Breast and Reproductive Disorders

Chapter 52         Introduction to the Female and Male Reproductive Systems
Chapter 53         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Chapter 54         Caring for Clients With Breast Disorders
Chapter 55         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Chapter 56         Caring for Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections


UNIT 14 Caring for Clients With Urinary and Renal Disorders

Chapter 57         Introduction to the Urinary System
Chapter 58         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Kidneys and Ureters
Chapter 59         Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra


UNIT 15 Caring for Clients With Musculoskeletal Disorders

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


UNIT 16 Caring for Clients With Integumentary Disorders

Chapter 64         Introduction to the Integumentary System
Chapter 65         Caring for Clients With Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders
Chapter 66         Caring for Clients With Burns


UNIT 17 Caring for Clients With Psychobiologic Disorders

Chapter 67         Interaction of Body and Mind
Chapter 68         Caring for Clients With Anxiety Disorders
Chapter 69         Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders
Chapter 70         Caring for Clients With Eating Disorders 
Chapter 71         Caring for Clients With Substance Use Disorders
Chapter 72         Caring for Clients With Dementia and Thought Disorders 


References and Suggested Readings (available on thePoint)
Appendix A Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix B Laboratory Values (available on thePoint)
Glossary 
Index