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Author:   Pamela L. Swearingen
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Mosby
Edition:   6th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.812kg
ISBN:  

9780323037273

ISBN 10:   0323037275
Pages:   848
Publication Date:   01 October 2006
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: General Concepts in Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Perioperative Care Pain Prolonged Bedrest Cancer Care Psychosocial Support Psychosocial Support for the Patient's Family and Significant Others Older Adult Care Palliative and End-Of-Life Care Chapter 2: Respiratory Disorders Acute Respiratory Disorders Acute Respiratory Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Restrictive Pulmonary Disorder Chapter 3: Cardiovascular Disorders Diseases of the Cardiovascular System Inflammatory Heart Disorders Valvular Heart Disorders Cardiovascular Conditions Secondary to Other Disease Processes Dysrhythmias Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System Chapter 4: Renal-Urinary Disorders Renal Disorders Renal Failure Renal Dialysis Care of the Renal Transplant Recipient Disorders of the Urinary Tract Urinary Disorders Secondary to Other Disease Processes Urinary Diversions Chapter 5: Neurologic Disorders Inflammatory Disorders of the Nervous System Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System Traumatic Disorders of the Nervous System Vascular Disorders of the Nervous System Seizures and Epilepsy General Care of Patients With Neurologic Disorders Chapter 6: Endocrine Disorders Disorders of the Thyroid Gland Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands Disorders of the Adrenal Glands Disorders of the Pituitary Gland Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 7: Gastrointestinal Disorders Disorders of the Mouth and Esophagus Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines Intestinal Inflammatory Processes Abdominal Trauma Hepatic and Biliary Disorders Pancreatitis Chapter 8: Hematologic Disorders Disorders of the Red Blood Cells Disorders of Coagulation Chapter 9: Musculoskeletal Disorders Arthritic Disorders Muscular and Connective Tissue Disorders Skeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures Chapter 10: Reproductive Disorders Gynecologic Disorders Ectopic Pregnancy Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Chapter 11: Providing Care for Patients With Special Needs Caring For Individuals With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease Providing Nutritional Support Managing Wound Care Appendixes: One: Infection Prevention and Control Two: Laboratory Tests Discussed in this Manual: Normal Values Three: Heart and Breath Sounds

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