Includes bibliographical references and index.

CONTENTS

The profession of nursing
Health, wellness, and integrative healthcare
Healthcare in the community and home
The nurse's role in healthcare quality and patient safety
Culture and diversity
Communication in the nurse-patient relationship
Values, ethics, and legal issues
Nursing research and evidence-based care
Patient education and health promotion
Caring for the older adult
Critical thinking and the nursing process: foundations for practice
Nursing assessment
Nursing diagnosis
Outcome identification and planning
Implementation and evaluation
Documentation and communication in the healthcare team
Health assessment
Vital signs
Asepsis and infection control
Medication administration
Intravenous therapy
Perioperative nursing
Safety
Hygiene and self-care
Mobility
Respiratory function
Cardiac function
Fluid, electrolytes, and acid-base
Nutrition
Skin integrity and wound healing
Infection prevention and management
Urinary elimination
Bowel elimination
Sleep and rest
Pain management
Sensory perception
Cognitive processes
Self-concept
Families and their relationships
Loss and grieving
Stress, coping, and adaptation
Human sexuality
Spiritual health.

"The eighth edition of Fundamentals of Human Health and Function continues to focus on providing a framework for acquiring knowledge and putting it to work by teaching students to prioritize information, work in a logical sequence, and process data calmly and efficiently. It strives to teach students how to think about each case in a meaningful, systematic way. This book breathes life into theoretical principles and puts students in the mindset of a successful nurse. The framework approach gives students the tools to tackle real-life challenges in a clinical setting. The Nursing Process is the foundation of this book. By learning to identify normal function, assess risk or dysfunction, envision potential outcomes, plan and provide for interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment, students will be equipped to stay on track while customizing care for each patient. Chapters open with a case study and include critical thinking questions, Apply Your Knowledge Boxes, and Ethical-Legal Boxes to build students' decision-making abilities and clinical judgment. Collaborating with the Healthcare Team Boxes and Patient Teaching Boxes demonstrate the importance of communication in these clinical scenarios. While all books list critical thinking exercises as a feature, most books like Potter and Kozier include these questions at the end of the chapter. Craven weaves critical thinking into most activities throughout the chapter so students are constantly being challenged to think like a professional nurse."--