LWW - Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series®)
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LWW - Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! (Incredibly Easy! Series®)
Dazed and confused by Nursing Fundamentals class? Problem solved: Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy! makes it easy to learn the basics of nursing science, concepts and skills. Enjoy the light-hearted, real-life examples, and simple definitions of this popular book, packed with easy-to-follow instructions. You’ll quickly grasp the basics of nursing science and on-the-job skills and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
This essential, one-of-a-kind reference makes learning the fundamentals of nursing incredibly easy with . . . .
· NEW Info on social media and nursing · NEW Info on current practice in wound care · NEW Info on Healthy People 2020 health improvement program · NEW Nutrition content updated to include MyPlate.gov healthy eating guidelines · NEW Most current American Nursing Association practice standards · Numerous care plan examples, including common nursing diagnoses, appropriate patient outcomes, and basis for each recommended treatment · Three easy sections: o Foundational Concepts - Overview of nursing; basics of health and illness; ethical and legal considerations; the nursing process o General Nursing Skills – Communication; health assessment; taking vital signs; asepsis and infection control; medication basics; medication administration; IV therapy o Physiologic Needs – Oxygenation; patient self-care and hygiene; mobility, activity, and exercise; skin integrity and wound healing; comfort, rest, and sleep; pain management; nutrition; urinary elimination; bowel elimination · Fun drawings and cartoons make it simple to relate to skills and concepts · Easy-to-read content offers simple definitions of technical medical terms · Great refresher for new nursing grads and experienced nurses looking to renew their basic skills · Illustrated features in each chapter include: o Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering key info o Teacher’s lounge – Patient-teaching tips on procedures, equipment and home care o Ages and stages – Identifies issues and procedures where patient’s age impacts nursing care o Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter o Quick Quiz – NCLEX practice questions at end of every chapter o Stay on the ball – Possible dangers, risks, complications, contraindications and safety measures o Take note! – Tips on how to document patient info