Adult Health Nursing Foundations

Foundations and Adult Health Nursing is a comprehensive single-volume text from the LPN Threads series, combining the content of Foundations of Nursing and Adult Health Nursing in a full-color, student-friendly design. This book covers the entire LPN/LVN curriculum, from fundamentals and skills to maternal and neonatal care, pediatric care, geriatric care, mental health, community health, anatomy & physiology, and medical-surgical content.

The book includes over 110 skills presented in a step-by-step format, along with clear nursing actions and rationales. Nursing Care Plans are presented in a case-study format, emphasizing patient goals and outcomes, with Critical Thinking Questions to test understanding. Nursing Diagnosis boxes provide nursing interventions for specific disorders, while Clinical Pathways reflect collaborative care.

An overview of Anatomy and Physiology precedes each body systems chapter, and a comprehensive Mathematics review chapter ensures students are prepared for medication administration. Patient Teaching boxes focus on post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention communication among the nurse, patient, and family members.

Cultural and Ethnic Considerations, Older Adult Considerations, and Home Health Considerations boxes provide valuable information for providing care in diverse settings. Unique Therapeutic Dialogue boxes illustrate effective communication strategies through real-life examples, while Medication tables offer detailed information on commonly used drugs.

The book also features a Companion CD with a range of resources, such as an audio glossary, NCLEX® exam-style review questions, Spanish-English phrases, animations, video clips, and more. Health Promotion Considerations and Delegation Considerations boxes highlight important wellness and prevention information for LPNs/LVNs.

New content includes updates on HIPAA, intravenous therapy, nasogastric tube insertion, hand hygiene guidelines, surgical wound care, blood pressure guidelines, and more. Expanded coverage of bioterrorism/terrorism includes the nursing response to biological attacks, nuclear attacks, and chemical terrorism. Appendices feature JCAHO Lists of Dangerous Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols, as well as Laboratory Reference Values.

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