Test Bank For Brunner Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th Edition By Janice L. Hinkle (LWW)

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Trusted by instructors and students for more than 50 years, Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing layers essential patient care information, engaging case studies, and diverse fe... atures to help students learn critical content. This 14th Edition is comprehensively updated to keep pace with today’s changing and challenging health care environment, focusing on physiologic, pathophysiologic, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care while integrating a variety of concepts from other disciplines. The text’s features bring concepts to life and prepare students to confidently apply what they’ve learned in nursing practice. Highlights of the 14th Edition: NEW unfolding case-based vignettes written by the National League for Nursing place concepts in a realistic context and encourage classroom discussion. ALL NEW Case Studies with QSEN Competency Focus at the beginning of every unit introduce crucial competencies and link them to related knowledge, skills, and attitudes. NEW full chapter on obesity helps students meet the growing demand for assessment and management of patients with obesity. This chapter’s expanded content includes risk factors, pathophysiology, assessment and diagnostic findings, medical management (including pharmacologic therapy), as well as important updates in surgical and nursing management. EXPANDED immunodeficiency chapter brings students up to date with the latest approaches to care of patients with HIV infection, AIDS, and more. EXTENSIVELY REVISED Genetics Charts, Ethical Dilemma Charts, and Home Care Checklists reflect the latest advances in the field. ALL NEW Nursing Research Profiles in most chapters familiarize students with the research process. ALL NEW Critical Thinking Exercises that involve evidence-based practice and the process of prioritization help students apply textbook knowledge to clinical scenarios. [Show More]

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