Foundations of Nursing, 10th Edition
New to this edition
- UPDATED content throughout reflects the latest research, standardized guidelines, and best practices in LPN/LVN care
- UPDATED and EXPANDED content in the Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies chapter highlights nutritional and health-related impacts of various diets
- UPDATED case studies and review questions help strengthen comprehension of essential concepts
- NEW content on health disparities in different populations is emphasized throughout the text
- EXPANDED and UPDATED art program visually reinforces key content with original photos and modern illustrations
Key Features
- Step-by-step instructions for more than 100 skills explain nursing techniques and procedures, providing rationales for each
- Clear, easy-to-understand coverage of skills across the lifespan includes maternity, pediatrics, adults, and older adults
- Nursing care plans use a case-study format to emphasize patient goals and outcomes and include clinical judgment questions at the end of each care plan
- Complete mathematics review covers basic arithmetic skills and dosage calculation, followed by a discussion of medication administration, including IV therapy
- Safety Alerts highlight issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443248863 |
|---|---|
| Description Author List | By Kim Cooper, MSN, RN, Dean and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA and Kelly Gosnell, MSN, RN, Department Chair and Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA |
| Copyright Year | 2027 |
| Edition Number | 10 |
| Format | Book |
| Trim | 216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875") |
| Imprint | Elsevier |
| Page Count | 1400 |
| Publication Date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Stock Status | Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery |
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1 The Evolution of Nursing
2 Legal and Ethical Aspects of Nursing
3 Documentation
4 Communication
5 Nursing Process and Critical Thinking
6 Cultural and Ethnic Considerations
UNIT II Fundamentals of Clinical Practice
7 Asepsis and Infection Control
8 Body Mechanics and Patient Mobility
9 Hygiene and Care of the Patient’s Environment
10 Safety
11 Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
UNIT III Introduction to Nursing Interventions
12 Vital Signs
13 Physical Assessment
14 Oxygenation
15 Elimination and Gastric Intubation
16 Care of Patients Experiencing Urgent Alterations in Health
17 Dosage Calculation and Medication Administration
18 Fluids and Electrolytes
19 Nutritional Concepts and Related Therapies
20 Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Therapies
21 Pain Management, Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
22 Surgical Wound Care
23 Specimen Collection and Diagnostic Testing
UNIT IV Nursing Care Across the Lifespan
24 Lifespan Development
25 Loss, Grief, Dying, and Death
26 Health Promotion and Pregnancy
27 Labor and Delivery
28 Care of the Mother and Newborn
29 Care of the High-Risk Mother, Newborn, and Family With Special Needs
30 Health Promotion for the Infant, Child, and Adolescent
31 Basic Pediatric Nursing Care
32 Care of the Child With a Physical, Mental, or Cognitive Disorder
33 Health Promotion and Care of the Older Adult
UNIT V Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing
34 Concepts of Mental Health
35 Care of the Patient With a Psychiatric Disorder
36 Care of the Patient With an Addictive Personality
UNIT VI Fundamentals of Community Health Nursing
37 Home Health Nursing
38 Long-Term Care
39 Rehabilitation Nursing
40 Hospice Care
UNIT VII From Graduate to Professional
41 Professional Roles and Leadership
