TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ignatavicius, Donna D.
AU  - Workman, M. Linda
TI  - Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care, Single Volume 
SN  - 978-1455772551
AV  - RT41.I36 2016 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - St. Louis, Missouri.
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Surgical nursing Medical nursing Nursing care Patient-centered care
N1  - Previously published as 7th edition (2013).
includes index; Includes bibliographical references and index; Unit I: Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Covers introduction to practice, older adult care, pain assessment, genetics, evidence-based practice, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care
Unit II: Concepts of Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness - Addresses emergency/trauma nursing, environmental emergencies, and disaster preparedness
Unit III: Management of Patients with Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances - Focuses on fluid/electrolyte imbalances, acid-base balance, and infusion therapy
Unit IV: Management of Perioperative Patients - Covers surgical patient care VitalSource
The textbook continues with additional units addressing:

Problems related to immunity, inflammation, and infection
Respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine, musculoskeletal, and reproductive system disorders
Special populations including transgender patient care
N2  - This comprehensive textbook uses a unique collaborative care approach to adult health nursing, covering essential knowledge needed for RN-level practice Google Books. Written by nursing education experts Donna D. Ignatavicius and M. Linda Workman, the book serves as a foundational resource for nursing students and practicing nurses.
Key Features:
The text includes evidence-based treatment guidelines, an enhanced focus on QSEN (Quality and Safety Education for Nurses) competencies, and emphasizes developing clinical judgment skills Google Books. The 8th edition continues the book's trendsetting tradition with increased LGBTQ content and features a new chapter on Care of Transgender Patients Google Books.
Educational Approach:
The content is presented in an easy-to-read format and includes NCLEX Exam-style challenge questions to prepare students for success on the NCLEX examination Google BooksWorldCat. The book provides cutting-edge coverage of the latest trends in nursing practice and nursing education, preparing students not just for today's nursing practice but also for tomorrow's Google Books
UR  - https://www.worldcat.org/title/medical-surgical-nursing-patient-centered-collaborative-care/oclc/894145716
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