Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4/ed. [LIPPINCOTT Williams and Wilkins]

This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system—followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX® preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice. NEW real-world guidance from “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake”—expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situations NEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted content Hundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital points Chapters covering disorders by body system, including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal Current data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including: Anatomy, etiology, and physiology Health Physical assessments Diagnostic testing Current NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines Step-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including: Cancer, obesity, and gerontology care End-of-life care Fluids and electrolytes Acid-base balance Pain management Blood transfusion reactions Classifying and treating heart failure Use of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body system Preoperative care Surgical processes Special chapter features: A closer look – Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways Education edge – Patient teaching tips What you need to know – Essential pointers for handling real-life patient scenarios Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter What do I do? – Steps to take in emergency situations Weighing the evidence – Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments Quick quiz – End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital content Online supplementary materials: 1,000 NCLEX®-style questions in current NCLEX® exam format NCLEX® preparation tutorials Clinical simulation case studies Test-taking strategies and study techniques