Includes bibliographical references (pages 1297-1330) and index

Ch. 1. Evolution of nursing and health care -- Ch. 2. Theoretical foundations of nursing -- Ch. 3. Nursing education and research -- Ch. 4. The health care delivery system -- Ch. 5. Critical thinking and nursing process -- Ch. 6. Assessment -- Ch. 7. Nursing diagnosis -- Ch. 8. Outcome identification and planning -- Ch. 9. Implementation -- Ch. 10. Evaluation -- Ch. 11. Nursing, healing, and caring -- Ch. 12. Therapeutic communication -- Ch. 13. Client education -- Ch. 14. Nursing and complementary/alternative treatment modalities -- Ch. 15. Health, holism, and the individual -- Ch. 16. Cultural diversity -- Ch. 17. The life cycle -- Ch. 18. The older client -- Ch. 19. Self-concept -- Ch. 20. Stress, anxiety, and adaptation -- Ch. 21. Loss and grief -- Ch. 22. Professional accountability and leadership -- Ch. 23. Legal accountability and responsibilities -- Ch. 24. Ethical obligations and accountability -- Ch. 25. The role of quality management in accountability -- Ch. 26. Accountability: documentation and reporting -- Ch. 27. Vital signs and physical assessment -- Ch. 28. Diagnostic testing -- Ch. 29. Medication administration -- Ch. 30. Responding to the needs of the perioperative client -- Ch. 31. Safety, infection control, and hygiene -- Ch. 32. Oxygenation -- Ch. 33. Comfort and sleep -- Ch. 34. Mobility -- Ch. 35. Skin integrity and wound healing -- Ch. 36. Sensation, perception, and cognition -- Ch. 37. Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Ch. 38. Nutrition -- Ch. 39. Elimination

Offering sound presentation of fundamental nursing concepts, and precise coverage of step-by-step clinical procedures, the second edition of Fundamentals of Nursing has been thoroughly revised to reflect the latest developments in current practice. NEW TO EDITION: Coverage of the nursing process has been moved forward, opening with a discussion of Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process. This lays the foundation for the content presented in later chapters. Content related to spirituality and sexuality is emphasized throughout as appropriate so that students may see how these vital aspects affect clients in vital ways. Increased coverage of family and community health concepts - especially in chapter 11 on the legal framework. Home health care content is also emphasized throughout in order to highlight the many arenas of contemporary client care. Coverage of Alternative/Complementary Treatments is highlighted in each chapter, as appropriate, reflecting the author

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