Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Get the vital concepts, data, and how-to on medical-surgical nursing with the newly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition.   This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system--followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX® preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice.  *NEW real-world guidance from "Nurse Joy" and "Nurse Jake"--expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situations*NEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted content*Hundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital points*Chapters covering disorders by body system, including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal*Current data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including:*Anatomy, etiology, and physiology*Health*Physical assessments*Diagnostic testing*Current NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines*Step-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including:*Cancer, obesity, and gerontology care*End-of-life care*Fluids and electrolytes*Acid-base balance*Pain management*Blood transfusion reactions*Classifying and treating heart failure*Use of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body system*Preoperative care*Surgical processes*Special chapter features:*A closer look - Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways*Education edge - Patient teaching tips*Just the facts - Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter*What do I do? - Steps to take in emergency situations*Weighing the evidence - Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions*Memory jogger - Memory tricks