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Author:   Ambika Ravindran ,  Sonali Banerjee (Content Editor-Nursing, Ex Associate Professor, AHERF, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, Fertility Counselor, Holistic Wellness and Yoga Mentor, Mumbai, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier India
Imprint:   Elsevier India
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9788131256459

ISBN 10:   8131256456
Pages:   968
Publication Date:   26 November 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO NURSING AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 1 Concepts of Health, Illness, Stress, Illness Prevention, Health Promotion and The Health Care System 2 Nursing in the Health Care System 3 Nursing as a Profession 4 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing UNIT II COMMUNICATION IN NURSING 5 Communication and the Nurse-Patient Relationship 6 Patient Education and Health Promotion 7 Documentation and Reporting 8 Essentials for Collaborative Practice UNIT III CRITICAL THINKING AND NURSING 9 Critical Thinking-The Core of Good Nursing 10 The Nursing Process-An Overview UNIT IV DEVELOPMENTAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN 11 Overview of Growth and Development: From Conception to Birth and Infancy through Adolescence 12 Adulthood and the Family 13 Promoting Healthy Adaptation to Ageing 14 Cultural and Spiritual Aspects of Patient Care 15 Loss, Grief and End-of-Life Care UNIT V BASIC NURSING SKILLS 16 Prevention and Control of Infections, Nature of Infections, Body's Protective Mechanisms and Asepsis 17 Infection Prevention and Control in the Hospital and Home 18 Safely Lifting, Moving and Positioning Patients 19 Assisting With Hygiene, Personal Care, Skin Care and the Prevention of Pressure Injuries 20 Promoting Environmental Safety 21 Measuring Vital Signs 22 Assessing Health Status 23 Admitting, Transferring and Discharging Patients 24 Assisting with Diagnostic Tests and Specimen Collection 25 First Aid and Bandaging UNIT VI MEETING BASIC PHYSIOLOGIC NEEDS 26 Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance 27 Concepts of Basic Nutrition and Cultural Considerations 28 Nutritional Therapy and Assisted Feeding 29 Assisting With Respiration and Oxygen Delivery 30 Promoting Urinary Elimination 31 Promoting Bowel Elimination 32 Pain, Comfort, Rest and Sleep 33 Complementary Health Approaches UNIT VII MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 34 Pharmacology and Preparation for Drug Administration 35 Administering Oral, Topical and Inhalant Medications 36 Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections 37 Administering Intravenous Solutions and Medications UNIT VIII CARE OF THE SURGICAL AND IMMOBILE PATIENT 38 Care of the Surgical Patient 39 Providing Wound Care and Treating Pressure Injuries 40 Promoting Musculoskeletal Functioning to Prevent Dangers of Immobility UNIT IX CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS 41 Common Physical Care Problems of the Older Adult 42 Common Psychosocial Care Problems of the Older Adult

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