Fundamentals of Nursing (9th Edition)

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Book Description

It’s your comprehensive guide to nursing — from basic concepts to vital skills! Fundamentals of Nursing; 9th Edition (ePub/PDF) prepares you to succeed as a nurse by giving a solid foundation in critical thinking; nursing theory; evidence-based practice; and safe clinical care in all settings. With illustrated; step-by-step guidelines; this book makes it easy to learn important procedures and skills. Care plans are provided within a nursing process framework; and case studies show how to implement concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Anne Griffin Perry and Patricia Potter; this bestselling nursing textbook helps you build the understanding and clinical reasoning you need to provide exceptional patient care.

• • A glossary provides quick access to definitions for all key terms.

• • Delegation coverage clarifies which tasks can and cannot be delegated.

• • UNIQUE! Clear; the streamlined writing style makes complex material more approachable.

• • More than 20 concept maps show care planning for clients with multiple nursing diagnoses.

• • 29 procedural guidelines provide streamlined; step-by-step instructions for performing basic skills.

• • Evidence-Based Practice chapter shows how nursing research helps in determining best practices.

• • Key points and key terms in each chapter summarize important content for more efficient review and study.

• • The 5-step nursing process provides a consistent framework for care; and is demonstrated in more than 20 care plans.

• • Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions for each skill alert you to potential problems and appropriate nursing actions.

• • 51 skills demonstrations provide illustrated; step-by-step instructions for safe nursing care — and include rationales for each step.

• • Case studies include unique clinical application questions and exercises; allowing you to practice using care plans and concept maps.

• • UNIQUE! Caring for the Cancer Survivor chapter prepares nurses to care for cancer patients who may still face physical and emotional issues.

• • 15 review questions in every chapter test your retention of key concepts; with answers available in the book and on the Evolve companion website.

• • UNIQUE! Critical Thinking Models in each clinical chapter show how to apply the nursing process and critical thinking to achieve successful clinical outcomes.

• • Practical study tools on Evolve include video clips of skills; skills checklists; printable key points; a fluid & electrolytes tutorial; a concept map creator; an audio glossary; and more.

NOTE: The product only includes the ebook; Fundamentals of Nursing; 9th Edition; in the original epub (kindle) format. A converted PDF is also available. No access codes are included.