Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts by Loretta Donnelly-Moreno Paper

Description: Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts by Loretta Donnelly-Moreno The Twelfth Edition of Timbys Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts continues the tradition of excellent coverage of basic nursing theory and clinical skills that have long made this text a leading resource for LPN/LVN students at the beginning of their program, as well as a comprehensive reference for updating the skills of currently employed nurses or those returning to work after a period of inactive practice. Students using this text will learn theoretical nursing concepts, step-by-step skills and procedures, and clinical applications, all while applying philosophical concepts focusing on the human experience, such as caring as the essence of nursing, supportive health care provider networks, and accountability for actions and clinical decisions. Engaging learning tools promote critical thinking, and visually enticing photos and illustrations bring the information to life to reinforce learning. Updated to help students meet the needs of todays changing healthcare environment, this new edition reflects the most current medical and nursing practices, including up-to-date gerontologic, pharmacologic, and nutritional considerations and the latest NANDA diagnoses and terminology. UPDATED! Extensively revised content equips students with the most up-to-date medical and nursing practices. NEW! Key points at the end of each chapter outline essential information for faster, more efficient study. NEW! Integrated gerontologic, pharmacologic, and nutritional considerations, identified by icons, help students connect concepts to relevant chapter content. UPDATED! NANDA diagnoses labels and definitions in Nursing Implications and accompanying Nursing Care Plans reflect the latest NANDA-I publication, Nursing Diagnoses 2019–2020.Words to Know listed at the beginning of each chapter clarify key nursing and technical terminology. Learning Objectives keep students focused on the most valuable chapter content for effective study and practice.Focus on the Nursing Process throughout the text familiarizes students with this important approach to practice and reinforces its use in the application of skills and nursing care planning.Nursing Care Plans provide realistic client profiles, diagnostic statements, interventions and rationales, and evidence-based evaluations to prepare students to address common clinical scenarios.Skills demonstrate chapter concepts in action and familiarize students with standard precautions and infection control guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Nursing Guidelines, accompanied by detailed illustrations, guide students through various kinds of nursing care or suggestions for managing client care problems.Client and Family Teaching Boxes highlight essential education points for nurses to communicate to clients and their families.Critical Thinking Exercises strengthen students ability to apply their understanding of chapter content to clinical situations or rhetorical questions.NCLEX-PN®-style Questions reflect the 2016 NCLEX-PN Test Plan and prepare students to excel on their exams.Glossary provides fast access to a comprehensive list of definitions. Bibliography directs students to supplemental resources for greater understanding. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Table of Contents UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing 1 Nursing Foundations 2 Nursing Process UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts 3 Laws and Ethics 4 Health and Illness 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress 6 Culture and Ethnicity UNIT 3 Fostering Communication 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship 8 Client Teaching 9 Recording and Reporting UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care 10 Asepsis 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals 12 Vital Signs 13 Physical Assessment 14 Special Examinations and Tests UNIT 5 Assisting With Basic Needs 15 Nutrition 16 Fluid and Chemical Balance 17 Hygiene 18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep 19 Safety 20 Pain Management 21 Oxygenation 22 Infection Control UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise 25 Mechanical Immobilization 26 Ambulatory Aids UNIT 7 The Surgical Client 27 Perioperative Care 28 Wound Care 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination 30 Urinary Elimination 31 Bowel Elimination UNIT 9 Medication Administration 32 Oral Medications 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications 34 Parenteral Medications 35 Intravenous Medications UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations 36 Airway Management 37 Resuscitation UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill 38 End-of-Life Care References and Suggested Readings Appendix A Commonly Used Abbreviations and Acronyms Glossary Index Details ISBN1975161262 Pages 948 Publisher Wolters Kluwer Health Year 2020 ISBN-10 1975161262 ISBN-13 9781975161262 Publication Date 2020-10-29 UK Release Date 2020-10-29 Format Paperback Imprint Wolters Kluwer Health Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2020-10-29 NZ Release Date 2020-10-29 US Release Date 2020-10-29 Author Loretta Donnelly-Moreno Edition Description Twelfth, International Edition Replaced by 9781975220785 DEWEY 610.73 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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