Features

• Review questions in every chapter test your retention of key concepts, with answers and rationales in the book and on the Evolve companion website; at least four of these questions are alternate format.
  • Delegation Considerations clarify which nursing tasks can and cannot be delegated.
    • Evidence-Based Practice chapter shows how nursing research helps in determining best practices.
    • UPDATED Evidence-Based Practice boxes in every chapter include a PICO question ― the Problem, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome ― and summarize a research study along with its application to nursing practice.
    • Over 50 nursing skills include illustrated, step-by-step instructions in a two-column format ― with rationales for each step.
      • Over 30 procedural guidelines provide streamlined, step-by-step instructions for performing basic skills.
        • 50 in-text case studies include clinical application questions and exercises, allowing you to practice using care plans and concept maps.
        • UPDATED 1,100-question test bank includes multiple-choice and alternate item questions at all difficulty levels.
        • Focus on safety and quality in the Patient Safety and Quality chapter shows how these concepts apply to nursing practice, and includes a skill on fall prevention in healthcare settings.
          • Cultural Aspects of Care boxes summarize cultural considerations and provide practical guidelines on meeting patients’ cultural needs and preferences.
          • Patient Teaching boxes promote effective patient education by first identifying outcomes, then developing strategies on how to teach and evaluate compliance.
          • Focus on Older Adult boxes highlight key aspects of nursing assessment and care of elderly adults.
          • Planning sections help you plan and prioritize comprehensive patient care, with coverage of Goals and Outcomes, Setting Priorities, and Teamwork and Collaboration.
          • Practical study tools on the Evolve companion website include video clips of nursing skills, skills checklists, a fluid & electrolytes tutorial, a concept map creator, printable key points, answers to the questions in the book, an audio glossary, and more.
          • NEW content includes topics such as gun violence, patient safety, the opioid epidemic, and device addiction. 
          • NEW! Guidelines for the effective use of health screening cover physical and mental issues across all patient age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
            • NEW! Reflect Now boxes guide you through a thoughtful consideration of a recent clinical experience.
              • NEW! Over 100 new photos clarify procedures and familiarize you with the latest clinical equipment.
              • NEW! Caring for Patients with Chronic Illness chapter helps you address the unique health care needs of patients who deal with chronic illness.
              • NEW! Interprofessional collaboration and cooperation receive more emphasis.
              • NEW objectives are clearly and precisely tied to content, making it easier to find relevant information.