Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing

JANICE L. HINKLE

KERRY H. CHEEVER

Kristen Overbaugh

Unit 1 Principles of Nursing Practice
Chapter 1 Professional Nursing Practice
Chapter 2 Medical-Surgical Nursing
Chapter 3 Health Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 4 Adult Health and Physical, Nutritional, and Cultural Assessment
Chapter 5 Stress and Inflammatory Responses
Chapter 6 Genetics and Genomics in Nursing
Chapter 7 Disability and Chronic Illness
Chapter 8 Care of the Older Adult
 
Unit 2 Concepts and Principles of Patient Management
Chapter 9 Pain Management
Chapter 10 Principles of Fluid and Electrolytes
Chapter 11 Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
Chapter 12 Oncologic Management
Chapter 13 Palliative and End-of-Life Care
 
Unit 3 Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management
Chapter 14 Preoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 15 Intraoperative Nursing Management
Chapter 16 Postoperative Nursing Management
 
Unit 4 Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function
Chapter 17 Assessment of Respiratory Function
Chapter 18 Management of Patients with Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
Chapter 19 Management of Patients with Acute Disorders of the Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract
Chapter 20 Management of Patients with Non-Acute Disorders of the Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract and Disorders of the Pulmonary Vasculature
Chapter 21 Management of Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease
 
Unit 5 Cardiovascular and Circulatory Function
Chapter 22 Assessment of Cardiac Function
Chapter 23 Management of Patients with Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders
Chapter 24 Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders
Chapter 25 Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
Chapter 26 Management of Patients with Complications of Heart Disease
Chapter 27 Assessment and Management of Patients with Vascular Disorders and Disorders of Peripheral Circulation
Chapter 28 Assessment and Management of Patients with Hypertension
 
Unit 6 Hematologic Function                                                                                                               
Chapter 29 Assessment of Hematologic Function and Treatment Modalities
Chapter 30 Management of Patients with Nonmalignant Hematologic Disorders
Chapter 31 Management of Patients with Hematologic Neoplasms
 
Unit 7 Immunologic Function                                                                                                              
Chapter 32 Assessment of Immune Function
Chapter 33 Management of Patients with Immune Deficiency Disorders
Chapter 34 Assessment and Management of Patients with Allergic Disorders
Chapter 35 Assessment and Management of Patients with Inflammatory Rheumatic Disorders
 
Unit 8 Musculoskeletal Function                                                                                                        
Chapter 36 Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function
Chapter 37 Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chapter 38 Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma
 
Unit 9 Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function                                                                           
Chapter 39 Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
Chapter 40 Management of Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 41 Management of Patients with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
Chapter 42 Management of Patients with Intestinal and Rectal Disorders
 
Unit 10 Metabolic and Endocrine Function                                                                                   
Chapter 43 Assessment and Management of Patients with Obesity
Chapter 44 Assessment and Management of Patients with Hepatic Disorders
Chapter 45 Assessment and Management of Patients with Biliary Disorders
Chapter 46 Assessment and Management of Patients with Endocrine Disorders
Chapter 47 Assessment and Management of Patients with Diabetes
 
Unit 11 Kidney and Urinary Tract Function                                                                                   
Chapter 48 Assessment of Kidney and Urinary Function
Chapter 49 Management of Patients with Kidney Disorders
Chapter 50 Management of Patients with Urinary Disorders
 
Unit 12 Reproductive Function                                                                                                           
Chapter 51 Assessment and Management of Patients with Female Physiologic Processes
Chapter 52 Management of Patients with Female Physiologic Disorders
Chapter 53 Assessment and Management of Patients with Breast Disorders
Chapter 54 Assessment and Management of Patients with Male Reproductive Disorders
Chapter 55 Assessment and Management of Patients who are LBGTQ
 
Unit 13 Integumentary Function                                                                                                        
Chapter 56 Assessment of Integumentary Function
Chapter 57 Management of Patients with Dermatologic Disorders and Wounds
Chapter 58 Management of Patients with Burn Injury
 
UNIT 14 Sensory Function
Chapter 59 Assessment and Management of Patients with Eye and Vision Disorders
Chapter 60 Assessment and Management of Patients with Hearing and Balance Disorders
 
Unit 15 Neurologic Function                                                                                                                
Chapter 61 Assessment of Neurologic Function
Chapter 62 Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
Chapter 63 Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disorders
Chapter 64 Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma
Chapter 65 Management of Patients with Neurologic Infections, Autoimmune Disorders, and Neuropathies
Chapter 66 Management of Patients with Oncologic or Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
 
Unit 16 Acute Community-Based Challenges                                                                               
Chapter 67 Management of Patients with Infectious Diseases
Chapter 68 Emergency Nursing
Chapter 69 Disaster Nursing

• UPDATED! Clinical Judgment Alerts spotlight potential errors at critical decision points to reinforce safe practice habits before students enter clinical settings.
• UPDATED! Clinical Judgment Exercises aligned with NCSBN's Clinical Judgment Measurement Model provide essential NCLEX® preparation by enhancing students’ ability to prioritize care in complex scenarios while fostering evidence-based practice in collaborative environments.
• Nursing Process sections guide students through systematic patient care using the industry-standard framework, transforming theoretical knowledge into practical application while developing critical thinking skills essential for clinical decision making.
• Assessment Charts streamline complex evaluation techniques into clear, actionable guidelines that help students gather comprehensive patient data efficiently and accurately, building confidence in their diagnostic reasoning abilities.
• Risk Factors Charts enable students to quickly identify vulnerable patient populations by highlighting evidence-based warning signs, empowering proactive intervention, and preventive care that improves patient outcomes.
• Genetics in Nursing Practice Charts translate complex genetic concepts into nursing-relevant information, preparing students for the increasingly personalized healthcare landscape where genetic factors influence assessment, interventions, and patient education.
• Pharmacology Charts and Tables distill essential medication information into accessible formats, enhancing medication safety by highlighting crucial drug interactions, dosing considerations, and nursing implications.
• Health Promotion Charts equip students with practical prevention strategies and patient education tools, supporting the nurse's vital role in wellness promotion and disease prevention across diverse populations.
• Ethical Dilemma Charts present challenging real-world scenarios that develop moral reasoning skills, preparing students to navigate complex ethical situations with confidence and professional integrity.
• Nursing Research Profiles connect theory to evidence-based practice by showcasing relevant studies, inspiring students to incorporate the latest research findings into their clinical decision-making.
• Unfolding Patient Studies bridge classroom learning to clinical application through progressive scenarios seamlessly aligned with vSim® for Nursing to allow students to develop clinical judgment in a safe environment before encountering similar situations with real patients.
• Resources Lists provide carefully curated supplemental materials for each topic, enabling students to deepen their understanding and offering valuable references for continued professional development.
• Veterans Considerations sections highlight the unique health challenges and care approaches for the veteran population, preparing students to deliver culturally competent care to those who have served.
• Gerontologic Considerations sections address the specific needs of older adults across care settings, preparing students for the realities of an aging patient population and promoting evidence-based gerontologic care practices.