Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting. This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.
New to this edition
- NEW! Enhanced A+ ancillaries with two online case studies per chapter.
- NEW! New art program (all illustrations redrawn) and an open but space-efficient revised design.
- NEW! Increased frequency of popular features (guideline charts, health promotion charts, and ethnics and related issues charts).
- NEW! Watch & Learn video clips and Practice & Learn interactive exercises that highlight important nursing skills and responsibilities.
- NEW! Expanded suite, including the main text, handbook, handbook of lab and diagnostic tests, medical-surgical interactive cases, and medical-surgical nursing online course.
Unit 1 Basic Concepts in Nursing
- 1 Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice
- 2 Community-Based Nursing Practice
- 3 Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process
- 4 Health Education and Health Promotion
- 5 Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment
Unit 2 Biophysical and Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing Practice
- 6 Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation
- 7 Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness
- 8 Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing
- 9 Genetics and Genomics Perspectives in Nursing
- 10 Chronic Illness and Disability
- 11 Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation
- 12 Health Care of the Older Adult
Unit 3 Concepts and Challenges in Patient Management
- 13 Pain Management
- 14 Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance
- 15 Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
- 16 Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
- 17 End-of-Life Care
Unit 4 Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
- 18 Preoperative Nursing Management
- 19 Intraoperative Nursing Management
- 20 Postoperative Nursing Management
Unit 5 Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
- 21 Assessment of Respiratory Function
- 22 Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
- 23 Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
- 24 Management of Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Disease
- 25 Respiratory Care Modalities
Unit 6 Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function
- 26 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
- 27 Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems
- 28 Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
- 29 Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
- 30 Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease
- 31 Assessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation
- 32 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension
- 33 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders
Unit 7 Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
- 34 Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
- 35 Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders
- 36 Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities
- 37 Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
- 38 Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
Unit 8 Metabolic and Endocrine Function
- 39 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
- 40 Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders
- 41 Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
- 42 Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders
Unit 9 Urinary Tract Function
- 43 Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
- 44 Management of Patients With Renal Disorders
- 45 Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders
Unit 10 Reproductive Function
- 46 Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes
- 47 Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders
- 48 Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders
- 49 Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes
Unit 11 Immunologic Function
- 50 Assessment of Immune Function
Book Features
- Concepts in Action Animations for A&P and Pathophysiology concepts.
- Integrated critical care coverage throughout the book.
- More than 6,000 total NCLEX-style review questions.
- Nursing alerts, risk factor charts, health promotion charts, critical thinking exercises and many more!
- Clearly highlighted nursing process content throughout the text.
- Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice including end-of-chapter questions.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 2496 pages
- Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Twelfth, North American Edition, Two Volume Set edition (2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0781785901
- ISBN-13: 978-0781785907
- Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9.5 x 4.5 inches