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<strong>Fundamentals</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong> Care: Concepts, Connections and Skills. Text with<br />

CD-ROM <strong>for</strong> Windows and Macintosh<br />

Burton, Marti A. RN, BS<br />

ISBN-13: <strong>9780803619708</strong><br />

<strong>Table</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Contents</strong><br />

Introduction to <strong>Nursing</strong><br />

The Vista <strong>of</strong> <strong>Nursing</strong><br />

Health Care Delivery and Economics<br />

<strong>Nursing</strong> Ethics and Law<br />

The <strong>Nursing</strong> Process and Decision Making<br />

Documentation<br />

Communicating and Understanding<br />

Communication and Relationships<br />

Promoting Health and Wellness<br />

Ethnic, Cultural, and Spiritual Aspects <strong>of</strong> Care<br />

Growth and Development throughout the Lifespan<br />

Loss, Grief, and Dying<br />

Complementary and Alternative Medicine<br />

<strong>Nursing</strong> Basics<br />

Patient Teaching<br />

Safety<br />

Medical Asepsis and Infection Control<br />

Personal Care<br />

Moving and Positioning Patients<br />

Vital Signs<br />

Applying Heat and Cold<br />

Pain Management, Rest, and Restorative Sleep<br />

Admission, Transfer, and Discharge<br />

Physical Assessment<br />

Surgical Asepsis<br />

Clinical Skills and Care<br />

Nutrition<br />

Nutritional Care and Support<br />

Diagnostic Tests<br />

Wound Care<br />

Musculoskeletal Care<br />

Respiratory Care<br />

Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance<br />

Bowel Elimination and Care<br />

Urinary Elimination and Care


Care <strong>of</strong> Elderly Patients<br />

Care <strong>of</strong> the Surgical Patient<br />

Phlebotomy and Blood Specimens<br />

Medical Administration<br />

Research and Preparing Medications<br />

Administering Oral, Topical, and Mucosal Medications<br />

Administering Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections<br />

Peripheral IV Therapy<br />

Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions<br />

Appendix B: Photo and Illustration Credits

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