{"product_id":"9781496381781","title":"Lippincott Visual Nursing: A Guide to Clinical Diseases, Skills, and Treatments","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor an image-rich guide to the clinical concepts and on-the-unit skills needed to treat the major common diseases, look no further than the fully updated \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLippincott Visual Nursing\u003c\/i\u003e, 3rd Edition\u003c\/b\u003e. Using clear, concise definitions backed by abundant images, this vital text explains disease pathophysiology, with expert guidance on anatomy, symptoms, assessment skills, and hands-on patient care. Ideal for students, new nurses, and experienced nurses needing a review, this is a must-have guide to providing appropriate, effective patient care.\u003cb\u003eFollow these real-world visuals and top-notch directions for treating common diseases. . .\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW enhanced eBook\u003c\/b\u003e included with purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW\u003c\/i\u003e flow charts\u003c\/b\u003e showing clinical manifestations and leading to diagnosis, showing improvement or decline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eformat\u003c\/b\u003e—tests, procedures, and treatments for each system now appearing before discussion of diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW\u003c\/i\u003e diagnoses\u003c\/b\u003e added for diseases throughout the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDozens of colorful illustrations, photos, waveforms, and diagrams\u003c\/b\u003e that clearly demonstrate concepts and descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step guidance on basic assessment skills, including:\u003c\/b\u003e gathering subjective and objective data, questions to ask, documentation, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step assessment and treatment instructions\u003c\/b\u003e that enhance your nursing skills and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapters addressing individual body systems:\u003c\/b\u003e respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, renal and urologic, hematologic and immunologic, endocrine, integumentary, and male and female reproductive care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEach body system chapter addresses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMajor diseases affecting that system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal anatomy—descriptions and images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePathophysiology of common health problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLab tests and imaging studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigns, symptoms, stages, and prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatments—drug therapies, procedures, and surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursing considerations—assessing patient decision-making ability, monitoring for complications, checking vital signs, post-operative care, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComparative charts\u003c\/b\u003e that list diseases, their causes, persons at risk, symptoms, assessment findings, diagnoses, treatments, interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal study and review text for visual learners\u003c\/b\u003e—colorful images that support other nursing texts, making it easy to learn and retain information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSummarizes the major diseases\u003c\/b\u003e and nursing considerations and interventions clearly and concisely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter features that include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePicturing Patho\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—flowcharts that show the effects of complex diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHands On\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—photographs that illustrate nursing procedures and treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLesson Plans\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e—summaries of vital information for patient and family education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003eYour book purchase includes a complimentary download of the enhanced eBook for iOS, Android, PC \u0026amp; Mac. 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