Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care 10th Edition

Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care 10th Edition PDF – ISBN13: 9781975168155

The preferred nursing fundamentals resources for generations of nursing students and educators, Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Nursing Care, 10th Edition, equips beginning nursing students with a holistic, case-based perspective on nursing practice and emphasizes the clinical reasoning and decision-making essential to their success in today’s competitive healthcare environment. 
 
Promoting nursing as an evolving art and science directed to human health and well-being, this bestselling text is designed to instill in students the highest level of scientific knowledge and technical skill while cultivating the blended competencies crucial to responsible patient-centered care in a wide variety of care settings. Updates throughout this 10th Edition reflect a growing emphasis on clinical judgment and NCLEX® readiness, training students to think like nurses and respond confidently and effectively to clinical challenges. 
 
Ample clinical examples, pedagogy, illustrations, and online learning tools and assessments engage students and distill need-to-know information, complemented by a suite of integrated teaching and learning resources that create a seamless, superior learning experience for every student. 


New to this Edition

• NEW! Clinical Judgment chapter conditions students think like nurses, incorporating the nursing process and the latest evidence-based practices to prioritize responsibilities and make confident clinical decisions. 
• NEW! Integrated NCSBN concepts and terms keep students on the front lines of today’s evolving nursing practice and ready them for success on the NextGen NCLEX®. 
• NEW! Evolving Case Studies familiarize students with the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Evaluation Model and reflect the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN). 
• NEW! Diversity, inclusion, and equity content equips students with a diverse perspective on patient care essential to today’s nursing practice. 
• NEW! Timely coverage throughout the text reflects the impact of climate change and COVID-19 on patient care.
• NEW! 2021 AACN Essentials and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice incorporated throughout the text help you meet the latest curriculum standards in competency-based nursing education.    
• NEW! Thoughtful Person-Centered Practice: Challenging Topics leverage Unfolding Patient Stories to reinforce clinical reasoning and judgment competencies in a real-world context.
• UPDATED! NCLEX®-style Chapter Review Questions in every chapter strengthen students’ exam readiness. 

Key Features:

• Person-Centered Approach: Emphasizes holistic, patient-centered care, preparing students to provide compassionate and effective nursing across diverse healthcare settings.
• Clinical Judgment Focus: New chapter dedicated to clinical judgment, guiding students to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for nursing practice.
• NCLEX® Readiness: Integrated NCSBN concepts, NCLEX®-style questions, and updated content throughout to ensure students are fully prepared for the NextGen NCLEX®.
• Real-World Application: Extensive clinical examples, case studies, and experiential exercises that reflect contemporary nursing practice and challenges.
• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity: Enhanced content that addresses the diverse needs of patients, fostering culturally respectful and inclusive care.
• Comprehensive Learning Tools: A suite of online resources, including interactive assessments and multimedia, supports a seamless and engaging learning experience.
• Timely Updates: Includes the latest developments in healthcare, such as the impact of climate change and COVID-19, to keep students at the forefront of current nursing practices.
• Blended Competencies: Focuses on integrating scientific knowledge with technical skills and ethical considerations to promote well-rounded, responsible nursing care.
• AACN and ANA Alignment: Incorporates the 2021 AACN Essentials and ANA Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, ensuring adherence to the latest competency-based nursing education standards.

Table of Contents:

• Unit I Foundations of Nursing Practice
  • Introduction to Nursing and Professional Formation
  • Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Health, Wellness, and Health Disparities
  • Health of the Individual, Family, Community, and Environment
  • Culturally Respectful Care
  • Values, Ethics, and Advocacy
  • Legal Dimensions of Nursing Practice
  • Communication
  • Teaching and Counseling
  • Leadership, Managing, and Delegating
• Unit II Health Care Delivery
  • 11. Health Care Delivery System
  • 12. Interprofessional Collaborative Practice and Care Coordination Across Settings
• Unit III Processes of Person-Centered Care
  • 13. Blended Competencies, Clinical Reasoning, and Processes of Person-Centered Care
  • 14. Clinical Judgment
  • 15. Assessing
  • 16. Diagnosing
  • 17. Outcome Identification and Planning
  • 18. Implementing
  • 19. Evaluating
  • 20. Documenting and Reporting
  • 21. Informatics and Health Care Technologies
• Unit IV Developmentally Appropriate Care
  • 22. Developmental Concepts
  • 23. Conception Through Young Adulthood
  • 24. Middle and Older Adulthood
• Unit V Actions Basic to Nursing Care
  • 25. Asepsis and Infection Control
  • 26. Vital Signs
  • 27. Health Assessment
  • 28. Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness
  • 29. Complementary and Alternative Therapies
  • 30. Medications
  • 31. Perioperative Nursing
• Unit VI Promoting Healthy Physiologic Responses
  • 32. Hygiene
  • 33. Skin Integrity and Wound Care
  • 34. Activity 35. Rest and Sleep
  • 36. Comfort
  • 37. Nutrition
  • 38. Urinary Elimination
  • 39. Bowel Elimination
  • 40. Oxygenation and Perfusion
  • 41. Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Balance
• Unit VII Promoting Healthy Psychosocial Responses
  • 42. Self-Concept
  • 43. Stress and Adaptation
  • 44. Loss, Grief, and Dying
  • 45. Sensory Functioning
  • 46. Sexuality
  • 47. Spirituality
• Appendices:
• Equivalents
• Normal Adult Laboratory Values
• Glossary
• Index