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Dive deep into the world of medical-surgical nursing with **Susan deWit’s** transformative book, **Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 3rd Edition** (ISBN 978-0323357600). This essential guide equips aspiring LPNs and LVNs with the comprehensive knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the medical field, ace the NCLEX-PN® Examination, and thrive in various healthcare settings.
Part of the renowned **LPN/LVN Threads** series, this third edition presents an engaging and easily digestible approach to medical-surgical nursing. It meticulously covers an array of topics, including the roles of nursing in contemporary healthcare, critical trends, an extensive examination of all body systems and their related disorders, as well as strategies for emergency and disaster management—giving you a holistic view of the nursing landscape.
Some key enhancements in this edition include:
– **Evidence-Based Practice** icons that guide readers to the latest research and findings in nursing and medical care, reinforcing the importance of grounding practice in scientific evidence.
– **Safety Alert** boxes to spotlight key risks to patient safety, empowering you to recognize and implement effective clinical safety measures.
– **Health Promotion** boxes focusing on wellness strategies and disease prevention, equipping you to deliver insightful patient education that promotes healthier lifestyles.
– **Patient Teaching** boxes offering structured guidelines for post-hospital care, ensuring you’re prepared to educate patients about their health conditions and rehabilitation effectively.
– **Concept Maps** included in the disorder chapters simplify complex material by visually representing the interconnections between various symptoms, treatments, and potential side effects of disorders.
– Coverage of **Gerontologic Nursing**, with **Elder Care Points** addressing the distinctive medical-surgical challenges faced by older adults.
– Comprehensive **Nursing Care Plans** interlaced with critical thinking questions that present clinical scenarios and demonstrate the application of the nursing process, utilizing updated NANDA-I nursing diagnoses tailored to individual patient needs.
– The **Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination!** section features crucial Key Points that summarize chapter objectives, additional resources for further study, and targeted review questions designed to enhance exam preparedness.
– **Assignment Considerations** featured in Chapter 1 discuss the delegation of tasks between RNs and LPNs/LVNs, as well as the role of LPNs/LVNs in task assignment to nurse assistants, aligned with state nurse practice regulations.
– Insightful **Anatomy and Physiology** content throughout each chapter aids in building a foundational understanding of the human body and its systems. **Focused Assessment** boxes in each body system overview highlight vital data collection techniques for effective patient assessment.
**Important Note:** This product is a digital PDF copy of **deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice, 3e**. Please be aware that the page numbers will differ from the physical textbook, and no online codes are included in this sale.
Embrace your nursing journey with confidence and competence. Equip yourself with the indispensable knowledge that will not only prepare you for the NCLEX-PN® Examination but also empower you to provide outstanding care in your nursing career.
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