Fundamentals of nursing : standards & practice / Sue C. DeLaune, Patricia K. Ladner.

Author
DeLaune, Sue C. (Sue Carter) [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
4th ed.
Published/​Created
Clifton Park, NY : Delmar Cengage Learning, 2011.
Description
xxxviii, 1415 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Availability

Copies in the Library

Location Call Number Status Location Service Notes
ReCAP - Remote StorageRT41 .F8816 2011 Q Browse related items Request

    Details

    Subject(s)
    Summary note
    "Fundamentals of Nursing, Fourth Edition provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental nursing concepts, skills and standards of practice that will challenge introductory nursing students to learn and apply critical thinking skills for culturally diverse populations in a variety of environments. Research, evidence-based practice and emerging practice issues are highlighted to help readers prepare for delivering care across a continuum of settings. This book highlights the core themes of nursing, including nurse, person, health and environment"--BOOK JACKET.
    Notes
    Previous ed.: 2006.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references (p. 1363-1381) and index.
    Contents
    • Unit 1. Nursing's Perspective: Past, Present, and Future
    • 1. Evolution of Nursing and Nursing Education
    • 2. Nursing Theory
    • 3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
    • 4. Health Care Delivery, Quality, and Continuum of Care
    • Unit 2. Nursing Process: The Standard of Care
    • 5. Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Nursing Process
    • 6. Assessment
    • 7. Nursing Diagnosis
    • 8. Planning and Outcome Identification
    • 9. Implementation
    • 10. Evaluation
    • Unit 3. Professional Accountability
    • 11. Leadership, Delegation, and Power
    • 12. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
    • 13. Documentation and Informatics
    • Unit 4. Promoting Client Health
    • 14. Nursing, Healing, and Caring
    • 15. Communication
    • 16. Health and Wellness Promotion
    • 17. Family and Community Health
    • 18. The Life Cycle
    • 19. The Older Adult
    • 20. Cultural Diversity
    • 21. Client Education
    • Unit 5. Responding to Basic Psychosocial Needs
    • 22. Self-Concept
    • 23. Stress, Anxiety, Adaptation, and Change
    • 24. Spirituality
    • 25. Loss and Grief
    • Unit 6. Responding to Basic Physiological Needs
    • 26. Vital Signs
    • 27. Physical Assessment
    • 28. Diagnostic Testing
    • 29. Safety, Infection Control, and Hygiene
    • 30. Medication Administration
    • 31. Complementary and Alternative Modalities
    • 32. Oxygenation
    • 33. Fluids and Electrolytes
    • 34. Nutrition
    • 35. Comfort and Sleep
    • 36. Mobility
    • 37. Skin Integrity and Wound Healing
    • 38. Sensation, Perception, and Cognition
    • 39. Elimination
    • 40. Nursing Care of the Perioperative Client.
    ISBN
    • 9781435480674 (hbk.)
    • 1435480678 (hbk.)
    OCLC
    477272825
    RCP
    C - S
    Statement on language in description
    Princeton University Library aims to describe library materials in a manner that is respectful to the individuals and communities who create, use, and are represented in the collections we manage. Read more...

    Supplementary Information