TY  - BOOK
AU  - Williams, Patricia A
AU  - Williams, Patricia A
TI  - deWit's Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
SN  - 978-0323396219
AV  - RT41.W49.2018 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - canada
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Nursing.  Nursing—Study and teaching.  Nursing—Practice.  Nursing—Fundamentals
N1  - previously published as 4th edition in 2013
includes index; includes bibliographic references and index on (p.882-920); Unit I: Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System

History and trends in nursing, health/illness concepts, health care delivery systems, roles of nurses, and professional/legal/ethical foundations.

Unit II: The Nursing Process

Assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation with a focus on critical thinking and documentation.

Unit III: Communication in Nursing

Nurse–patient relationship, therapeutic communication, patient teaching, documentation, leadership, and management.

Unit IV: Developmental, Psychosocial, and Cultural Aspects

Growth and development across the lifespan, cultural awareness, psychosocial concepts, and spiritual care.

Unit V: Basic Nursing Skills

Infection control, asepsis, hygiene, vital signs, safety, mobility, comfort, and pain management.

Unit VI: Meeting Physiologic Needs

Nutrition, elimination, fluid/electrolyte balance, oxygenation, sleep, rest, and sensory perception.

Unit VII: Medication Administration

Principles of pharmacology, safe medication administration, dosage calculations, and documentation of medications.

Unit VIII: Surgical and Immobility Care

Preoperative and postoperative care, wound care, skin integrity, and management of immobility complications.

Unit IX: Care of the Elderly

Aging process, chronic health conditions, psychosocial considerations, and nursing interventions for older adults.

Appendices

Quick-reference tools such as normal lab values, NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses, and additional resources
N2  - This textbook introduces the core concepts and fundamental skills of nursing practice, emphasizing the nursing process, critical thinking, patient communication, cultural awareness, and basic clinical skills. It provides step-by-step guidance on essential procedures, safe medication administration, and care across the lifespan, with special focus on surgical, immobile, and elderly patients. Designed for entry-level nursing students, it combines evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and practical skill application
UR  - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85093060
ER  -