Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy (5)

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Feeling anxious or unsure about medical-surgical nursing care? Get grounded in the latest best practices,with thefreshlyupdatedMedical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!(R), 5th Edition.

This colorful fully illustrated guide offers clear, concise descriptions of crucialmedical-surgicalnursing concepts and procedures, with learning aids that help you grasp skills and concepts easily, in an enjoyableIncredibly Easystyle. From assessment and diagnostics to current evidence-based treatments and interventions, this is the perfect backup to class materials, helpful support for new nurses, and a handy refresher for experienced nurses.

Be expertly guided into a solid foundation in medical-surgical care, with:

• NEWand updatedstatistics and guidelines on current medical-surgical nursing practice in a concise, quick-scan outline format
• The ';need-to-know' basics, including the most commondisorders medical-surgical nurses encounter
• Chapters address disorders by body system neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, musculoskeletal, and more
• Chapters offer vital foundational knowledge, with expert direction on:
  • Essential elements of medical-surgical nursing practice and the nursing process
  • Fluids and electrolytes, perioperative care, and pain management
  • Diagnostic testing CT, MRI, and PET scan imaging, x-rays, biopsies, EMGs, and more
  • Additional chapters on cancer care, obesity, gerontologic care, and end-of-life care
• Currentdataand best practices on assessing and treating common disordersReviews of anatomy and physiology,step-by-step guidance on assessments andhistorytaking, and diagnostic testing, including patient preparation, monitoring, teaching points, and developing a plan of care
• Hundreds of colorful diagrams, drawings, and charts that illustrate core terms and concepts, witheasy-to-retain definitions
• ';PracticeMakesPerfect'end-of-book practice exam with NCLEX(R)-style questionsin current exam format
• Chapter features include:
  • Memory jogger Acronyms and othermemory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments
  • A closer look Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways
  • Education edge Practical guidance for effective patient teaching
  • What do I do? Steps to take in emergency situations
  • Stop, look, and listen Elements of assessment for a particular body system
  • Weighing the evidence Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions
  • Quick quiz End-of-chapter multiple-choice questions to help you retain chapter content, followed by answers and rationales
  • Nurse Joyand Jakeillustrated characters offer tips and insights throughout