Medical-surgical nursing : assessment and management of clinical problems / Sharon L. Lewis, Linda Bucher,Margaret M. Heitkemper,Mariann Harding

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Professional nursing practice
Health disparities and culturally competent care
Health history and physical examination
Patient and caregiver teaching
Chronic illness and older adults
Stress and stress management
Sleep and sleep disorders
Pain
Palliative care at end of life
Substance use disorders
Inflammation and wound healing
Genetics and genomics
Altered immune responses and transplantation
Infection and human immunodeficiency virus infection
Cancer
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
Preoperative care
Intraoperative care
Postoperative care
Assessment of visual and auditory systems
Visual and auditory problems
Assessment of integumentary system
Integumentary problems
Burns
Assessment of respiratory system
Upper respiratory problems
Lower respiratory problems
Obstructive pulmonary diseases
Assessment of hematologic system
Hematologic problems
Assessment of cardiovascular system
Hypertension
Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome
Heart failure
Dysrhythmias
Inflammatory and structural heart disorders
Vascular disorders
Assessment of gastrointestinal system
Nutritional problems
Obesity
Upper gastrointestinal problems
Lower gastrointestinal problems
Liver, pancreas, and biliary tract problems
Assessment of urinary system
Renal and urologic problems
Acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease
Assessment of endocrine system
Diabetes mellitus
Endocrine problems
Assessment of reproductive system
Breast disorders
Sexually transmitted infections
Female reproductive and genital problems
Male reproductive and genital problems
Assessment of nervous system
Acute intracranial problems
Stroke
Chronic neurologic problems
Dementia and delirium
Spinal cord and peripheral nerve problems
Assessment of musculoskeletal system
Musculoskeletal trauma and orthopedic surgery
Musculoskeletal problems
Arthritis and connective tissue diseases
Critical care
Shock, sepsis, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome
Acute respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome
Emergency and disaster nursing
Appendix A: Basic life support for health care professionals
Appendix B: Nursing diagnoses
Appendix C: Laboratory reference intervals