Medical-surgical nursing : concepts and clinical application / Josie Quiambao-Udan.

Includes bibliographical references.

The adults and the older persons -- Perioperative care -- Care of patients with cancer -- Care of patients with respiratory disorders -- Care of patients with cardiovascular disorders -- Care of patients with peripheral vascular disorders -- Care of patients with blood disorders -- Care of patients with gastrointestinal (problems of ingestion, digestion, and elimination) -- Care of patients with hepato-biliary and pancreatic disorders -- Care of patients with endocrine disorders -- Care of patients with neurologic disorders (alteration in perception) -- Care of patients with musculoskeletal disorders (alteration in locomotion) -- Care of patients with eye and eye disorders (alteration in sensation) -- Care of patients with integumentary disorders -- Care of patients with fluid-electrolytes and acid-base imbalances -- Care of patients with genito-urinary disorders -- Care of patients with burns -- Care of patients in biologic crisis (shock) -- Care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases -- Care of patients with immunologic disorders.

"Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Application fourth edition aims to provide an updated, relevant, comprehensive, and self-contained text for nursing students, nursing graduates, nurse educators, and nurse managers. The book may also serve as a valuable reference and guide among nursing graduates in clinical health care settings. The content of this text reflects the application of the nursing process, which is the core of the nursing practice. Critical thinking exercises are at the end of each Chapter. These are self-evaluation tools and feedback on the level of achievement of the learners. Answers and rationales to the critical thinking exercises are carefully searched and validated from credible textbooks and references. This text is presented in a concise, easy-to-read and t0-the-point approach. A workbook accompanies this text. To ensure that the learners will achieve mastery in understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing concepts. And that the learner will be motivated to learn the concepts thoroughly"-- Preface of the book.