Product Description
Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing, Juta’s (2nd edition) (WebPDF)
Author: S Mogotlane
Format: Digital
Juta’s Complete Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing remains a comprehensive, evidence-based textbook written with the southern African nursing student in mind.
What's New in the 2nd Edition
The nursing care plans have been revised and strengthened with new evidence
The anatomy and physiology of each system is given at the beginning of each chapter/ section in order to provide information on healthy structure and function. This makes it easier for the student to work out the pathology in each instance and understand the presentation of diseases
The focus on the pathology of disease encourages nurses to arrive at a diagnosis and generate the appropriate intervention
Chapters focus on students’ prior knowledge/pre-requisite knowledge so they can build on what they already know
The learning outcomes in the chapters have been reformulated to focus on core learning.
Chapter 2: Section on culturally competent nursing care expanded to highlight both indigenous and Western medical practices, and cultural practices and the applicable legislation
Chapter 5: Ethical considerations have been revised and the issue of cultural differences included.
Chapter 6: Revised to include both the WHO’s and the National Department of Health’s guidelines
Chapter 7: Includes explanation of risk factors affecting micturition; new illustrations of urethral, condom, rectal and supra pubic catheter as well as retracted urine pouch added; causes of diarrhoea added to chapter
Chapter 11: Revised to include pre-requisite knowledge of central nervous system, cardiovascular system, integumentary system and respiratory system; and use of disposable NexTemp ® thermometer
Chapter 15: Additional information on revised trauma score and requirements for accreditation of staff working in the trauma and emergency units (NCS requirements)
Chapters 20-22: Includes additional information on infection control measures aligned to the National Core Standards for health establishments in South Africa
Chapters 23-25: Revised to emphasise the pathology, the clinical manifestations and the management of the disorders of the genito-urinary system
Chapter 26: Explains risk factors of reproductive disorders; includes an explanation of conditions under which pregnancy may be terminated as per Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act 1 of 2008
Chapters 38-41: Nursing care plans are updated and information in the chapters streamlined
Chapter 52: Revised to focus on simple tests and the ophthalmological referrals that can be done by the nurse.
Contents:
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1. Applicable concepts in nursing practice
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2. Practicing nursing within a culturally diverse society
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3. Bio-psychosocial needs
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4. Safety in nursing practice
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5. Hygiene and grooming needs
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6. Nutrition needs
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7. Elimination need
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8. Comfort, rest and sleep needs
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9. Homeostasis
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10. Mobility and exercise needs
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11. Temperature regulation needs
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12. Competencies of the professional nurse
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13. The nursing process
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14. Symptoms management
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15. Multiple trauma and emergency care
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16. Introduction to the disorders associated with cells and tissues
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17. Oncology nursing care
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18. Introduction to specific disorders of the immune system
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19. Management of the patient with HIV and AIDS
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20. Preoperative nursing
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21. Intraoperative nursing
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22. Postoperative nursing
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23. Introduction to the disorders of the renal system
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24. Management of the disorders of the upper urinary tract
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25. Management of the disorders of the lower urinary tract
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26. Management of the disorders of the female reproductive system
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27. Management of the disorders of the breast
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28. Management of the disorders of the male reproductive system
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29. Introduction to the disorders of the respiratory system
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30. Management of disorders of the respiratory system
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31. Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders
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32. Introduction to the disorders of the cardiovascular system
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33. Management of the disorders of the heart and related structures
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34. Management of coronary artery disease
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35. Management of the disorders of the blood vessels
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36. Management of the disorders of the haematological system
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37. Management to the disorders of the lymphatic system
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38. Introduction to the disorders of the gastrointestinal system
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39. Management of disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract
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40. Management of disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract
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41. Management of disorders of the accessory organs of digestion
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42. Management of disorder of the endocrine system
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43. The management of diabetes mellitus
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44. Introduction to disorders of the nervous system
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45. Management of disorders of the nervous system
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46. Introduction to the disorders of the musculo-skeletal system
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47. Introduction to the disorders of the integumentary system
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48. Management of disorders of the integumentary system
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49. Management of a burn injury
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50. Management of the disorders of the ear, nose and throat
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51. Management of the disorders of the eye and vision
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52. Management of the elderly patient
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53. Management of the client with disabilities
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54. Principles and standards of care of the sick child in hospital
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55. Palliative care nursing and end of life care
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56. Disaster nursing
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