Known for its reliable, clinically focused content, Swearingen's Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing provides a quick reference to 125 of the most commonly encountered medical-surgical conditions. Expert authors Fran Monahan, RN, PhD, ANEF, Marianne Neighbors, EdD, RN, and Carol Green, PhD, RN, CNE make it easy to find and use the information you need to know to provide optimal patient care. Unique to this manual, outcome criteria include specific and measurable timeframes to help in establishing realistic treatment goals and evaluating the effectiveness of care. For students, it's an ideal resource for care planning and clinicals; for practitioners, it's a great clinical reference!
Perioperative Care
Pain
Prolonged Bed Rest
Psychosocial Support
Psychosocial Support for the Family and Significant Others
Older Adult Care
2. Respiratory Disorders
Acute Respiratory Disorders
Acute Respiratory Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Restrictive Pulmonary Disorder
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
4. Renal-Urinary Disorders
Renal Disorders
Renal Failure
Renal Dialysis
Renal Transplant
Disorders of the Urinary Tract
Urinary Disorders Secondary to Other Disease Processes
Urinary Diversions
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
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
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
8. Hematologic Disorders
Disorders of the Red Blood Cells
Disorders of Coagulation
9. Musculoskeletal Disorders
Arthritic Disorders
Muscular and Connective Tissue Disorders
Skeletal Disorders
Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures
10. Reproductive Disorders
Gynecologic Disorders
Ectopic Pregnancy
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
11. Immunologic Disorders NEW UNIT!
Transfusion Reactions NEW!
Hypersensitivity NEW!
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease
12. Cancer Care NEW UNIT!
Lung Cancer
Nervous System Tumors
Gastrointestinal Malignancies
Neoplastic Diseases of the Hematopoietic System
Head and Neck Cancers
Breast Cancer
Genitourinary Cancer
13. Care for Patients With Special Needs
Nutritional Support
Wound Care
Burns NEW! Palliative and End-Of-Life Care
Appendix
Appendix One: Infection Prevention and Control
Appendix Two: Laboratory Tests Discussed in this Manual: Normal Values
Appendix Three: Heart and Breath Sounds