Medical-surgical Nursing

The 4th edition of MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING has been retooled from cover to cover to equip students for practice in the 21st century. The book takes a collaborative approach to nursing care and incorporates case-based Critical Thinking Challenges throughout. Concept Maps, integrated links to the web-based SIMON's Self Assessment Questions and Learning Activities, a fresh emphasis on evidence-based practice, a new Virtual Clinical Excursions workbook/CD-ROM, and other innovative learning aids equip users for modern surgical-nursing practice. Content has been updated to include new information on complementary and alternative therapies, substance abuse, and pain as the "5th Vital Sign" This new edition also includes a unique Spanish Quick Reference to help users communicate with Spanish-speaking clients, and Meeting Healthy People 2010 Objectives.