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deWit’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice 4th
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,Table Of Contents
Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 02: Critical Thinking And The Nursing Process ....................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 03: Fluid, Electrolytes, Acid-Base Balance, And Intravenous Therapydewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Chapter 04: Care Of Preoperative And Intraoperative Surgical Patientsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Chapter 05: Care Of Postoperative Patients ............................................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 06: Infection Prevention And Control .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 07: Care Of Patients With Pain........................................................................................................................................................ 66
Chapter 08: Care Of Patients With Cancer .................................................................................................................................................. 76
Chapter 09: Chronic Illness And Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................................................ 86
Chapter 10: The Immune And Lymphatic System.................................................................................................................................... 97
Chapter 11: Care Of Patients With Immune And Lymphatic Disorders (With Hiv Andaids) .................................................107
Chapter 12: The Respiratory System ..........................................................................................................................................................118
Chapter 13: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Respiratory Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition .................................................................................................................................................................128
Chapter 14: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Respiratory Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ..................................................................................................................................................................138
Chapter 15: The Hematologic System.........................................................................................................................................................149
Chapter 16: Care Of Patients With Hematologic Disorders ................................................................................................................159
Chapter 17: The Cardiovascular System ....................................................................................................................................................169
Chapter 18: Care Of Patients With Hypertension And Peripheral Vascular Diseasedewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ..................................................................................................................................................................179
Chapter 19: Care Of Patients With Cardiac Disorders...........................................................................................................................189
Chapter 20: Care Of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease And Cardiac Surgerydewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ..................................................................................................................................................................199
Chapter 21: The Neurologic System ............................................................................................................................................................210
Chapter 22: Care Of Patients With Head And Spinal Cord Injuries Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................220
Chapter 23: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Brain ................................................................................................................230
Chapter 24: Care Of Patients With Peripheral Nerve And Degenerative Diseasesdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing:
Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ..................................................................................................................................................................240
Chapter 25: The Sensory System: Eye And Ear........................................................................................................................................250
Chapter 26: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Eyes And Ears Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................260
Chapter 27: The Gastrointestinal System ..................................................................................................................................................271
Chapter 28: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Upper Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition...............................................................................................................................................282
Chapter 29: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Lower Gastrointestinal Systemdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition...............................................................................................................................................293
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,Chapter 30: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Liver, Gallbladder, And Pancreasdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ...............................................................................................................................................304
Chapter 31: The Musculoskeletal System ..................................................................................................................................................315
Chapter 32: Care Of Patients With Musculoskeletal And Connective Tissue Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical
Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition ...............................................................................................................................................325
Chapter 33: The Urinary System ...................................................................................................................................................................336
Chapter 34: Care Of Patients With Disorders Of The Urinary System Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................348
Chapter 35: The Endocrine System .............................................................................................................................................................360
Chapter 36: Care Of Patients With Pituitary, Thyroid, Parathyroid, And Adrenaldisorders ................................................370
Chapter 37: Care Of Patients With Diabetes And Hypoglycemia Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................382
Chapter 38: Care Of Women With Reproductive Disorders................................................................................................................394
Chapter 39: Care Of Men With Reproductive Disorders ......................................................................................................................406
Chapter 40: Care Of Patients With Sexually Transmitted Infections Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................418
Chapter 41: The Integumentary System ....................................................................................................................................................428
Chapter 42: Care Of Patents With Integumentary Disorders And Burnsdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition..........................................................................................................................................................................................438
Chapter 43: Care Of Patients In Disasters Or Bioterrorism Attack Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition..........................................................................................................................................................................................451
Chapter 44: Care Of Patients With Emergencies, Trauma, And Shockdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................462
Chapter 45: Care Of Patients With Anxiety, Mood, And Eating Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts
& Practice, 4th Edition......................................................................................................................................................................................474
Chapter 46: Care Of Patients With Substance Abuse Disorders Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition ..........................................................................................................................................................................................484
Chapter 47: Care Of Patients With Cognitive Disorders ......................................................................................................................495
Chapter 48: Care Of Patients With Thought And Personality Disordersdewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts &
Practice, 4th Edition..........................................................................................................................................................................................505
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, DEWIT’S MEDICAL-SU RGICA L N U R S I N G CO NCEPTS AND PRA CTICE 4TH EDITION
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Chapter 01: Caring For Medical-Surgical Patients
Dewit: Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts & Practice, 4th Edition
Multiple Choice
1. Which Statement Accurately Describes The Primary Purpose Of The State
Nurse Practice Act(Npa)?
a. To Test And License Lpn/Lvns.
b. To Define The Scope Of Lpn/Lvn Practice.
c. To Improve The Quality Of Care Provided By The Lpn/Lvn.
d. To Limit The Lpn/Lvn Employment Placement.
Ans: B
While Improving Quality Of Care Provided By The Lpn/Lvn May Be A Result Of The Npa,
Theprimary Purpose Of The Npa Of Each State Defines The Scope Of Nursing Practice In
That State.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Comprehension Ref: 2
OBJ: 3 TOP: NPA KEY: Nursing Process Step:
Implementationmsc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
2. The Charge Nurse Asks The New Vocational Nurse To Start An Intravenous Infusion, A
Skill That Thevocational Nurse Has Not Been Taught During Her Educational Program.
How Should The Vocational Nurse Respond?
a. Ask A More Experienced Nurse To Demonstrate The Procedure.
b. Look Up The Procedure In The Procedure Manual.
c. Attempt To Perform The Procedure With Supervision.
d. Inform The Charge Nurse Of Her Lack Of Training In This Procedure.
Ans: D
The Charge Nurse Should Be Informed Of The Lack Of Training To Perform The
Procedure, And Thevocational Nurse Should Seek Further Training To Gain
Proficiency. Although The Other Options Might Be Helpful, They Are Not Safe.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: 3
OBJ: 1 TOP: Providing Safe Care KEY: Nursing Process Step: N/A
Msc: Nclex: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care
3. Which Patient Statement Indicates A Need For Further Discharge Teaching That
The Vocationalnurse Should Address?
a. “I Have No Idea Of How This Drug Will Affect Me.”
b. “Do You Know If My Physician Is Coming Back Today?”
c. “Will My Insurance Pay For My Stay?”
d. “Am I Going To Have To Go To A Nursing Home?”
Ans: A
Lack Of Knowledge At Discharge About Medication Effects And Side Effects Is A Concern
Thatshould Be Addressed By The Vocational Nurse. The Other Concerns In The Options
Are The Responsibility Of Other Departments To Which The Nurse Might Refer The
Patient.
Pts: 1 Dif: Cognitive Level: Application Ref: 2
Obj: 1 Top: Teaching Key: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
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