Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Systems Approach

by Anne-Marie Brady, Catherine McCabe, Margaret McCann

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read overview of medical and surgical nursing, designed specifically to support all nursing students learning to care for the adult patient. Highly illustrated and with an easy-to-follow systems-based structure, it provides a thorough foundation in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical management, and nursing care for the full spectrum of adult health conditions.

Key features include:

• Extensive coverage of principles of nursing assessment, medication administration, infection prevention and control, and nutritional care
• Key need-to-know-information and definitions for the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of a range of illnesses and conditions
• Detailed overviews of nursing care, including patient education, treatment, and complications
• An online resource centre with a range of extras for both lecturers and students, including case studies, reflective activities, interactive multiple choice questions, and further reading lists

Fundamentals of Medical-Surgical Nursing: a Systems Approach is the ideal textbook to help students succeed on their adult nursing course.

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