Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice - Tapa dura

1. Evolution of Nursing and Nursing Education. 2. Nursing Theory. 3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice. 4. Health Care Delivery, Quality, and Continuum of Care. 5. Critical Thinking, Decision Making, and Nursing Process. 6. Assessment. 7. Nursing Diagnosis. 8. Planning and Outcome Identification. 9. Implementation. 10. Evaluation. 11. Leadership, Delegation, and Power. 12. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. 13. Documentation and Informatics. 14. Nursing, Healing, and Caring. 15. Communication. 16. Health and Wellness Promotion. 17. Family and Community Health. 18. The Life Cycle. 19. The Older Adult. 20. Cultural Diversity. 21. Client Education. 22. Self-Concept. 23. Stress, Anxiety, Adaptation, and Change. 24. Spirituality. 25. Loss and Grief. 26. Vital Signs. 27. Physical Assessment. 28. Diagnostic Testing. 29. Safety, Infection Control, and Hygiene. 30. Medication Administration. 31. Complementary and Alternative Modalities. 32. Oxygenation. 33. Fluids and Electrolytes. 34. Nutrition. 35. Comfort and Sleep. 36. Mobility. 37. Skin Integrity and Wound Healing. 38. Sensation, Perception, and Cognition 39. Elimination. 40. Nursing Care of the Perioperative Client.

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING, Fourth Edition is the ideal book to provide comprehensive coverage of fundamental nursing concepts, skills and standards of practice that will challenge introductory nursing students to learn and apply critical thinking skills for culturally diverse populations in a variety of environments. Research, evidence-based practice and emerging practice issues are highlighted to help readers prepare for delivering care across a continuum of settings. This book highlights the core themes of nursing, including nurse, person, health and environment.