Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy

Get the vital concepts, data, and how-to on medical-surgical nursing with the newly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition .
This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system—followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX ® preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice.

• NEW real-world guidance from “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake”—expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situations
• NEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted content
• Hundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital points
• Chapters covering disorders by body system , including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal
• Current data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including:
  • Anatomy, etiology, and physiology
  • Health
  • Physical assessments
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Current NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines
• Special chapter features:
  • A closer look – Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways
  • Education edge – Patient teaching tips
  • Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter
  • What do I do? – Steps to take in emergency situations
  • Weighing the evidence – Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions
  • Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments
  • Quick quiz – End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital content
• Step-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including:
  • Cancer, obesity, and gerontology care
  • End-of-life care
  • Fluids and electrolytes
  • Acid-base balance
  • Pain management
  • Blood transfusion reactions
  • Classifying and treating heart failure
  • Use of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body system
  • Preoperative care
  • Surgical processes

• Online supplementary materials:
  • 1,000 NCLEX®-style questions in current NCLEX® exam format
  • NCLEX® preparation tutorials
  • Clinical simulation case studies
  • Test-taking strategies and study techniques