Fundamentals of Nursing

Key Features of the 10th Edition
Authors: Patricia A. Potter, Anne G. Perry, Patricia A. Stockert, and Amy Hall — all highly respected nursing educators and practitioners.

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: March 10, 2020

Format: Available in print and eBook versions
Critical Thinking & Clinical Reasoning: Emphasizes decision-making skills essential for safe and effective nursing care.

Evidence-Based Practice: Integrates current research and best practices into nursing procedures.

Nursing Theory & Process: Covers foundational concepts and the nursing process framework.

Patient-Centered Care: Focuses on holistic care across diverse populations and settings.

Step-by-Step Guidelines: Illustrated procedures make it easier to learn and apply clinical skills.

Care Plans & Case Studies: Real-world scenarios help bridge theory and practice.

Title: Fundamentals of Nursing

Edition: 10th Edition

Authors:

Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN

Anne Griffin Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN

Patricia A. Stockert, RN, BSN, MSN, ND

Amy Hall, RN, PhD, CNE

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: March 10, 2020

ISBN-13: 978-0323677721

ISBN-10: 0323677720

Format: Hardcover and eBook

Pages: 1440

Nursing Concepts & Theories
Definition of Nursing: Protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities; prevention of illness and injury; facilitation of healing; alleviation of suffering.

Nursing Theories:

Florence Nightingale: Environmental theory

Jean Watson: Theory of human caring

Dorothea Orem: Self-care deficit theory

2. Nursing Process
Assessment: Collect data (subjective & objective)

Diagnosis: Analyze data to identify health problems

Planning: Set goals and desired outcomes

Implementation: Perform interventions

Evaluation: Determine effectiveness of care

3. Communication in Nursing
Types: Verbal, non-verbal, written, electronic

Techniques: Active listening, empathy, open-ended questions

Barriers: Language, cultural differences, emotional distress

4. Safety & Infection Control
Standard Precautions: Hand hygiene, PPE use

Transmission-Based Precautions: Contact, droplet, airborne

Fall Prevention: Risk assessment, environment modification

5. Vital Signs
Temperature: Normal range 36.5–37.5°C

Pulse: 60–100 bpm

Respiration: 12–20 breaths/min

Blood Pressure: Normal <120/80 mmHg

6. Documentation & Legal Aspects
Charting Methods: SOAP, PIE, narrative, electronic

Legal Principles: Informed consent, confidentiality, negligence

Ethical Principles: Autonomy, beneficence, justice, nonmaleficence

7. Patient-Centered Care
Cultural Competence: Respect for diverse values and beliefs

Holistic Approach: Physical, emotional, social, spiritual needs

Family Involvement: Education, support, shared decision-making

Fundamentals of Nursing (10th Edition) provides a comprehensive foundation for nursing students to develop clinical competence, critical thinking, and compassionate care. The text integrates evidence-based practice, nursing theory, and the nursing process to guide learners through essential concepts and skills. It emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, communication, and cultural sensitivity across diverse healthcare settings. Rich with step-by-step procedures, case studies, and visual aids, the book supports both academic learning and practical application. This edition reflects current standards and innovations in nursing, preparing students for real-world challenges in modern healthcare environments.