Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing

This books uses the nursing process to provide a unifying framework for the material. Within this framework the book emphasizes understanding, critical thinking, and application. Case studies appear throughout the chapters to foster critical thinking. These are followed by questions that require more than simple recall of material.

This meticulously updated 2nd edition provides the most comprehensive coverage of nursing care for medical-surgical disorders. The corresponding pathophysiology that is incorporated throughout helps LPN students to fully comprehend the rationales for specific nursing actions. Its new FULL COLOR design and well-organized style make even the most complex issues easy to understand.

Text Easy-to-read Nursing Care Plans feature the rationale for each action. Critical-thinking case studies and critical-thinking questions promote the transition from theory to practice. Geriatric content throughout familiarizes students with this important patient demographic. Learning tips promote understanding and retention of the material. End-of-chapter review questions with answers prepare students for chapter tests and for the NCLEX-PN. (Rationales are provided in the Student Resources on Davis Edge.) Davis Edge Nearly 2,000 NCLEX-style questions that align to Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing with page references Pre-set assignments that correlate directly to textbook content and the Davis's Nursing Skills Videos for LPN/LVN Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers to promote in-depth understanding Test-taking tips to prepare students for exams and build their confidence All different question types, including those that students struggle with like alternate format, select all that apply (SATA), prioritization and ordered response Responsive design for access from laptop, tablet, and mobile devices

The perfect companion to Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition, this handy workbook helps students review and apply essential content from the textbook. With this resource, students will prepare for the challenges of today's exams and tomorrow's practice-from the hospital or clinic to the home or long-term care facility!

Think like a nurse! Prepare for classroom, clinical, and professional success. The Student Workbook is filled with activities and exercises to build the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and prepare for the real world of nursing care. Each chapter corresponds to the Text. Practice with critical-thinking exercises • basic matching and true/false tests • word scrambles • crossword puzzles • vocabulary review exercises • and NCLEX-PN®-style questions.

Get the solid foundation you need to pass the NCLEX-PN? exam and succeed in practice! deWit's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 4th Edition builds on the fundamentals of nursing with complete coverage of adult medical-surgical conditions, including roles, settings, health care trends, and all body systems and their disorders. It provides special attention to care of older adults, those with chronic illnesses, and residents in long-term care settings. Written by nursing educator Holly Stromberg, deWit's Medical-Surgical Nursing makes exam prep easier with NCLEX-PN? review questions, and reflects national LPN/LVN standards with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

Here’s everything you need to know to care for adult medical-surgical patients and pass the NCLEX-PN®. Easy-to-understand guidance helps you confidently grasp the principles, concepts, and skills essential for practice.