Written specifically for the needs of Australian and New Zealand students and educators, this edition contains solid, research-based content presented in a concise, readable and consistent format. Features include patient teaching, community and home care, cultural and ethnic considerations, gerontology, nutrition, etc.
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® Examination.
This thoroughly revised text includes a more conversational writing style, an increased focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, strong evidence-based content, and an essential pathophysiology review.
Provides the need-to-know information for nurses, in an easy retrieval format for clinical settings, and includes approximately 200 medical surgical conditions and procedures.
"Cross-references to the Lewis main text identify how to access more in-depth information
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The 2nd edition of Canada's leading medical-surgical nursing text is now available! A team of outstanding Canadian editors and more than 50 contributors from across the country have collaborated to revise and update the entire text.
Lewis S Medical Surgical Nursing
This thoroughly revised text includes an increased focus on nursing concepts, strong evidence-based content, coverage of clinical trends, and an essential pathophysiology review.
Resource added for the Nursing-Associate Degree 105431, Practical Nursing 315431, and Nursing Assistant 305431 programs.
Binder-Ready Edition: This loose-leaf copy of the full text is a convenient, accessible, and customizable alternative to the bound book. With this binder-ready edition, you can personalize the text to match your unique study needs!