Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice. NEW TO EDITION: Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a discussion of Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. This lays the foundation for the content presented in later chapters. Content related to spirituality and sexuality is emphasized throughout as appropriate so that students may see how these vital aspects affect clients in vital ways. Increased coverage of family and community health concepts - especially in chapter 11 on the legal framework. Home health care content is also emphasized throughout in order to highlight the many arenas of contemporary client care. Coverage of Alternative/Complementary Treatments is highlighted in each chapter, as appropriate, reflecting the author’s holistic philosophy. New unit on " Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions" that includes: Vital signs & physical assessment, Diagnostic testing, Care of Perioperative Clients, Medication Administration, Documentation Discussion of quality has been integrated with that of accountability to highlight the importance of keeping the ‘care’ in nursing care in an age of a cost-conscious, business-oriented health care system. More emphasis will be placed on concept of holism and holistic nursing in Chapters 11 and 22. The chapter on Mobility has been totally revised, now emphasizing the impact of immobility on health status. It also presents information on the functional aspects of mobility. The overall number of boxed items was reduced to enhance clarity of presentation. A Clinical Companion is available that contains many valuable reference tools as well as every skill presented in the book. Perfect for use in a clinical setting!
Author(s): Sterling K. Berberian
Series: Nursing Education
Edition: 2
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Year: 2002
Language: English
Pages: 1411
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 7
Procedures......Page 33
Contributors......Page 35
Reviewers......Page 37
Preface......Page 40
Acknowledgments......Page 44
About the Authors......Page 45
How to Use This Text......Page 47
Unit I - Nursing’s Perspective: Past, Present, and Future......Page 52
1. Evolution of Nursing and Health Care......Page 54
2. Theoretical Foundations of Nursing......Page 74
3. Nursing Education and Research......Page 90
4. The Health Care Delivery System......Page 108
Unit II - Nursing Process: The Standard of Care......Page 128
5. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process......Page 130
6. Assessment......Page 144
7. Nursing Diagnosis......Page 164
8. Outcome Identification and Planning......Page 182
9. Implementation......Page 198
10. Evaluation......Page 212
Unit III - The Therapeutic Nature of Nursing......Page 224
11. Nursing, Healing, and Caring......Page 226
12. Therapeutic Communication......Page 240
13. Client Education......Page 260
14. Nursing and Complementary/Alternative Treatment Modalities......Page 280
Unit IV - The Individual and Health......Page 308
15. Health, Holism, and the Individual......Page 310
16. Cultural Diversity......Page 334
17. The Life Cycle......Page 356
18. The Older Client......Page 402
19. Self-Concept......Page 426
20. Stress, Anxiety, and Adaptation......Page 440
21. Loss and Grief......Page 464
Unit V - Professional Accountability......Page 486
22. Professional Accountability and Leadership......Page 488
23. Legal Accountability and Responsibilities......Page 510
24. Ethical Obligations and Accountability......Page 526
25. The Role of Quality Management in Accountability......Page 540
26. Accountability: Documentation and Reporting......Page 554
Unit VI - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions......Page 582
27. Vital Signs and Physical Assessment......Page 584
28. Diagnostic Testing......Page 678
29. Medication Administration......Page 724
30. Responding to the Needs of the Perioperative Client......Page 792
Unit VII - Nursing Management of Basic Needs......Page 828
31. Safety, Infection Control, and Hygiene......Page 830
32. Oxygenation......Page 918
33. Comfort and Sleep......Page 966
34. Mobility......Page 1004
35. Skin Integrity and Wound Healing......Page 1062
36. Sensation, Perception, and Cognition......Page 1100
37. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance......Page 1124
38. Nutrition......Page 1192
39. Elimination......Page 1240
Appendix A NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2001–2002......Page 1282
Appendix B Symbols and Abbreviations......Page 1284
Appendix C Recommended Dietary Allowances......Page 1288
Appendix D Educational Resources for Caregivers......Page 1290
Appendix E Your Guide to Gloves......Page 1292
Appendix F Standard Precautions......Page 1294
Appendix G Clinical Pathways......Page 1295
Appendix H Answers to Review Questions......Page 1299
Glossary......Page 1320
References......Page 1348
Index......Page 1382
