Alternate item format questions familiarize you with the types of questions seen on the NCLEX Exam. Answers to all questions are included in the back of the book, providing immediate feedback.
NEW! Simplified and streamlined chapters make the book easier to use and information easier to find.
Cross-references to the main text direct you to more in-depth information.
The sixth edition includes a new emphasis on clinical decision-making for patient-centered collaborative care and more streamlined and balanced coverage of the core body of knowledge needed for safe clinical practice.
NEW! Updated content aligns with revisions and updates in the Ignatavicius Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11th Edition textbook, reflecting the most current national and international guidelines and protocols. NEW!
Cross-references to the Lewis main text identify how to access more in-depth information. Attractive four-color design makes it easy to locate specific information within the clinical companion. NEW!
In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX(R) Examination.
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Introduction opens the book by explaining the components of a conceptual nursing care plan and how to use the book to create patient-centered nursing care plans.