| ISSN Series: | Incredibly Easy! Series | | Discipline: | Nursing | | Subject Definition: | Nursing Care-U.S. | | NLM Class: | WY 100 | | LC Class: | RT41 | | Abstract: | Reviewing fundamentals serves to strengthen understanding and skills. Fundamentals of Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, Third Edition, is an easy-to-use resource for the nurse, the nursing student, and the nursing instructor. The book is structured into three comprehensive sections: Foundational Concepts - Offering an overview of the nursing profession, coupled with insights into health care, ethical and legal considerations, and the intricacies of the nursing process. General Nursing Skills - Covering essential skills such as communication, health assessment, vital sign monitoring, infection control, and medication basics. Physiologic Needs - Diving into critical care areas including oxygenation, patient self-care, mobility, skin integrity, pain management, and nutrition, along with urinary and bowel elimination. New topics include Healthy People 2030 Nutrition and MyPlate.gov Social media relating to the profession of nursing Wound care current practice Medication and bar code scanning The content in this edition is thorough and detailed, employs inclusive language throughout, and is presented now in full-color with easy-to-digest pedagogical aids. Just the Facts: brief outline of content at the start of every chapter Education Corner: provides patient-teaching tips on such topics as procedures, equipment, and home care. Ages and Stages: identifies areas and procedures in which age could impact the nurse's care. Stay on the Ball: focuses on critical areas involving possible dangers, risks, complications, contraindications, or ways to ensure safety. Take Note!: offers tips on documentation. Memory Joggers: offer mnemonics and other aids to help you understand and remember difficult concepts. That's a Wrap: A quick overview of chapter content Quick Quiz: End-of-chapter exercise to reinforce chapter objectives. |
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