Primary Care : Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 5th Edition

Primary Care : Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 5th Edition | ISBN-13 978-0803667181

Description:

Davis Edge for Primary Care, 5th Edition is an interactive learning solution designed to prepare students for their roles as Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in primary care settings. This comprehensive package includes a primary care textbook, online case studies, and the Davis Edge online quizzing platform, all working together to enhance learning and clinical decision-making skills.

The Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing, 5th Edition textbook, written by nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, serves as the foundational reference for APNs providing primary care. It offers a solid theoretical understanding and practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders across the lifespan. The book’s clear, organized structure makes it an invaluable resource for both students and practicing nurses.

Davis Edge provides an interactive Q&A platform with over 1,000 board-style practice questions designed to test knowledge and retention. This platform helps students identify areas of strength and weakness, ensuring they are fully prepared for classroom exams and their future roles in primary care. For instructors, Davis Edge offers real-time monitoring and assessment tools to track students’ progress and provide targeted interventions when necessary.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Textbook: Covers the art and science of advanced practice nursing in primary care, addressing diagnosis and treatment across body systems and life stages.
• Interactive Case Studies: Real-world scenarios enhance clinical decision-making skills, allowing students to apply textbook knowledge in practical settings.
• Davis Edge Quizzing Platform: Offers over 1,000 board-style questions that provide essential practice and help improve exam performance.
• Real-Time Assessment: Instructors can monitor student progress, identify areas of difficulty, and provide timely support.
• Next Generation NCLEX® Preparation: Includes content designed to help students succeed in their PMHN certification exam.

Table of Contents:

Unit 1: Caring-Based Nursing: The Art

1. Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring
2. Caring and the Advanced Practice Nurse
3. Health Promotion
4. The Art of Diagnosis and Treatment
5. Evidence-Based Practice

Unit 2: Caring-Based Nursing: The Science

Section 1: Neurological Problems 6. Common Neurological Complaints 7. Seizure Disorders 8. Degenerative Disorders 9. Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) 10. Infectious and Inflammatory Neurological Disorders

Section 2: Skin Problems 11. Common Skin Complaints 12. Parasitic Skin Infestations 13. Fungal Skin Infections 14. Bacterial Skin Infections 15. Viral Skin Infections 16. Dermatitis 17. Skin Lesions

Section 3: Eye Problems 18. Common Eye Complaints 19. Lid and Conjunctival Pathology 20. Visual Disturbances and Impaired Vision

Section 4: Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems 21. Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Complaints 22. Hearing and Balance Disorders 23. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Ear 24. Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses, Mouth, and Throat 25. Epistaxis 26. Temporomandibular Disorders 27. Dysphonia

Section 5: Respiratory Problems 28. Common Respiratory Complaints 29. Sleep Apnea 30. Infectious Respiratory Disorders 31. Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders 32. Lung Cancer 33. Smoking Addiction

Section 6: Cardiovascular Problems 34. Common Cardiovascular Complaints 35. Cardiac and Associated Risk Disorders 36. Dysrhythmias and Valvular Disorders 37. Disorders of the Vascular System

Section 7: Abdominal Problems 38. Common Abdominal Complaints 39. Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders 40. Gastric and Intestinal Disorders 41. Gallbladder and Pancreatic Disorders 42. Cirrhosis and Liver Failure

Section 8: Renal Problems 43. Common Urinary Complaints 44. Urinary Tract Disorders 45. Kidney and Bladder Disorders

Section 9: Gender-Related Health Problems 46. Common Reproductive System Complaints 47. Breast Disorders 48. Vaginal, Uterine, and Ovarian Disorders 49. Prostate Disorders 50. Penile and Testicular Disorders 51. Sexually Transmitted Infections

Section 10: Musculoskeletal Problems 52. Common Musculoskeletal Complaints 53. Spinal Disorders 54. Soft-Tissue Disorders 55. Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

Section 11: Endocrine and Metabolic Problems 56. Common Endocrine and Metabolic Complaints 57. Glandular Disorders 58. Diabetes Mellitus 59. Metabolic Disorders

Section 12: Hematological and Immunological Problems 60. Common Hematological and Immunological Complaints 61. Hematological Disorders 62. Immunological Disorders 63. Infectious Disorders

Section 13: Psychosocial Problems 64. Common Psychosocial Complaints 65. Substance Use Disorders 66. Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders 67. Mood Disorders 68. Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma-Related Disorders 69. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders 70. Behavioral Disorders Related to Physical/Physiological Disturbances 71. Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Section 14: Urgent Care Problems 72. Common Urgent Care Complaints 73. Common Injuries 74. Toxic Exposures 75. Environmental Exposures

Unit 3: Caring-Based Nursing: The Practice 76. Sports Physicals 77. Primary Care of Older Adults 78. Palliative Care and Pain Management 79. Ethical and Legal Issues of a Caring-Based Practice 80. The Business of Advanced Practice Nursing 81. The 15-Minute Hour: Practical Approaches to Behavioral Health for Primary Care 82. Putting Caring Into Practice: Caring for Self