Lippincott Visual Nursing

For an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated Lippincott Visual Nursing, 4th Edition! Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care.

The updated 4th edition includes:

New chapter on eye and ear (retinal detachment, glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and ear (Meniere’s Disease and other vestibular diseases, hearing loss, otitis media) with related anatomy and physiology, diagnostic studies, nursing care, and patient teaching.
Dozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions
Step-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills: gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more
Step-by-step assessment and treatment instructions that enhance your nursing skills and confidence
Chapters addressing individual body systems: respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care


Each body system chapter addresses:

Major diseases affecting that system
Normal anatomy—descriptions and images
Pathophysiology of common health problems
Lab tests and imaging studies
Disease development
Signs, symptoms, stages, and prevention
Treatments—drug therapies, procedures, and surgery
Nursing considerations—assessing patient decision-making ability, monitoring for complications, checking vital signs, post-operative care, and more
Comparative charts that list diseases, their causes, persons at risk, symptoms, assessment findings, diagnoses, treatments, interventions


Lippincott Visual Nursing, 4th Edition is THE ideal study and review text for visual learners with colorful images that support other nursing texts, making it easy to learn and retain information!