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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Revised Reprint (Paperback, 6th edition)
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Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing - Revised Reprint (Paperback, 6th edition)
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Binder-Ready Edition: This loose-leaf copy of the full text is a
convenient, accessible, and customizable alternative to the bound
book. With this binder-ready edition, students can personalize the
text to match their unique needs! Learn all the basic concepts and
fundamental skills that an LPN/LVN needs! Fundamental Concepts and
Skills for Nursing, 6th Edition prepares you for nursing practice
in a number of care settings, including hospitals, long-term care
facilities, medical offices, clinics, surgery centers, and home
care agencies. Illustrated, easy-to-read guidelines ensure that you
gain a thorough understanding of the nursing process and problem
solving, addressing topics such as the physiologic and psychosocial
needs of the patient, critical thinking and clinical judgment,
communication, collaboration with the health care team, patient
teaching, and cultural competence. Written by noted educator
Patricia Williams, this text prepares you to pass the Next
Generation NCLEX-PN (R) Exam and succeed in any care setting.
Concept maps help you visualize concepts addressed in the text and
show how a condition or response can affect more than one body
system, relating to symptoms, treatments, and side effects. QSEN
and Safety information highlights the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes you need to continuously improve the quality and safety
of patient care. More than 110 Skills and Steps present
step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format, including
sample documentation examples and Home Care boxes, as appropriate.
Clear, easy-to-understand writing style makes concepts and skills
easier to understand and remember. Get Ready for the NCLEX (R)
Examination! section at the end of each chapter reinforces learning
with key points, review questions, critical thinking activities,
and additional learning resources. Life Span Considerations: Older
Adults highlight changes that occur with aging and how these affect
LPNs and LVNs working with older adults in community and long-term
care. More than 20 nursing care plans illustrate each step of the
nursing process, and include critical thinking questions. Nursing
process framework features the application of the nursing process
and nursing care plans, reinforcing application of the nursing
process in the clinical setting. Health Promotion and Patient
Teaching boxes include guidelines to promote health, prevent
illness, and develop self-care strategies. Think Critically boxes
encourage you to synthesize information and apply concepts to
practice. Communication boxes provide examples of nurse-patient
dialogues and therapeutic communication techniques. Home Care
Considerations boxes highlight the adaptation of nursing skills and
techniques for the patient in the home care setting. Key Terms
include phonetic pronunciations, which are helpful for ESL
students, and text page references to find the definition. Numbered
objectives begin each chapter, and are divided into a framework of
theory and clinical practice. Clinical chapters provide a refresher
in anatomy and physiology, with an overview of Structure and
Function, and include a section on aging. Cultural Considerations
cover biocultural variations as well as health promotion for
specific ethnic groups, so you can provide culturally competent
care. NEW! Coverage of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement
Model introduces the testing model used on the Next Generation
NCLEX (R) Exam. NEW case studies and Next Generation NCLEX (R)
Exam-style questions provide thorough preparation and practice for
the Next Generation NCLEX Examination. NEW photos and illustrations
show critical skills and procedures. NEW! Updated guidelines
include those from the American Heart Association, The Joint
Commission, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, Dietary
Guidelines, and more. NEW! Expanded Evidence-Based Practice boxes
and best practices are highlighted throughout the book.
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