Includes bibliographical references and index

Includes bibliographical references and index

Unit 1. Concepts in nursing. Professional nursing / Patricia A. Stockert -- Health and wellness / Amy M. Hall -- The health care delivery system / Patricia A. Potter -- Community-based nursing practice / Edith Claros -- Legal principles in nursing / Lori Catalano -- Ethics / Margaret Ecker -- Evidence-based practice / Patricia A. Stockert -- Unit 2. Processes in nursing care. Critical thinking / Patricia A. Potter -- Nursing process / Anne Griffin Perry -- Informatics and documentation / Noël Marie Kerr -- Communication / Susan Hendricks -- Patient education / Emily McKenna -- Managing patient care / Amy M. Hall -- Unit 3. Nursing practice foundations. Infection prevention and control / Lorri A. Graham -- Vital signs / Susan Fetzer -- Health assessment and physical examination / Angela McConachie -- Medication administration / Patricia A. Potter -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balances / Linda Felver -- Complementary, alternative, and integrative therapies / Nancy Laplante -- Unit 4. Promoting psychological health. Caring in nursing practice / Anne Griffin Perry -- Cultural competence / Patricia A. Potter -- Spiritual health / Patricia A. Stockert -- Growth and development / Jerrilee Lamar -- Self-concept and sexuality / Victoria N. Folse -- Family dynamics / Amy M. Hall -- Stress and coping / Anne Griffin Perry -- Loss and grief / Theresa Pietsch -- Unit 5. Promoting physical health. Activity and exercise / Judith A. McCutchan -- Immobility / Judth A. McCutchan -- Safety / Cassandra Horack -- Hygiene / Anne Griffin Perry -- Oxygenation / Carolyn Wright Boon -- Sleep / Patricia A. Stockert -- Pain management / Linda Cason -- Nutrition / Staci McIntosh -- Urinary elimination / Sandra L. Richmond -- Bowel elimination / Jane Fellows -- Skin integrity and wound care / Janice C. Colwell -- Sensory alterations / Jill Parsons -- Surgical patient / Anita Shoup

Essentials for Nursing Practice, 9th Edition combines everything you need from your fundamentals course and streamlines it into a format that's perfect for busy nursing students. The ninth edition retains many classic features, including chapter case studies, procedural guidelines, and special considerations for various age groups, along with new content including a chapter on Complementary and Alternative Therapies, interactive clinical case studies on Evolve, a new Reflective Learning section, and QSEN activities to encourage active learning. Thoroughly reviewed by nursing clinical experts and educators, this new edition ensures you learn nursing Essentials with the most accurate, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand book on the market