{"product_id":"fundamentals-of-nursing-9780323677721","title":"Fundamentals of Nursing","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn the concepts and skills you need to provide excellent nursing care! Fundamentals of Nursing  10th Edition prepares you to succeed as a nurse by providing a solid foundation in critical thinking  clinical reasoning  nursing theory  evidence-based practice  and patient-centered care in all settings. With illustrated  step-by-step guidelines  this book makes it easy to learn important skills and procedures. Care plans are presented within a nursing process framework  and case studies show how to apply concepts to nursing practice. From an expert author team led by Patricia Potter and Anne Perry  this bestselling nursing textbook helps you develop the understanding and clinical reasoning you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career. Review questions in every chapter test your retention of key concepts  with answers and rationales in the book and on the Evolve companion website; at least four of these questions are alternate format UNIQUE! Building Competency boxes summarize QSEN competencies  each with a clinical situation followed by several open-ended questions designed to help you understand and apply these core competencies Delegation Considerations clarify which nursing tasks can and cannot be delegated Evidence-Based Practice chapter shows how nursing research helps in determining best practices UPDATED Evidence-Based Practice boxes in every chapter include a PICO question  the Problem  Intervention  Comparison  and Outcome  and summarize a research study along with its application to nursing practice Over 50 nursing skills include illustrated  step-by-step instructions in a two-column format  with rationales for each step Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions for each skill alert you to possible complications and appropriate nursing actions Over 30 procedural guidelines provide streamlined  step-by-step instructions for performing basic skills UNIQUE! Critical Thinking Models in each clinical chapter show how to apply the nursing process and critical thinking to make clinical decisions 50 in-text case studies include clinical application questions and exercises  allowing you to practice using care plans and concept maps UPDATED 1 100-question test bank includes multiple-choice and alternate item questions at all difficulty levels Focus on safety and quality in the Patient Safety and Quality chapter shows how these concepts apply to nursing practice  and includes a skill on fall prevention in healthcare settings Nursing Assessment Questions boxes help you learn to effectively phrase questions for patients Cultural Aspects of Care boxes summarize cultural considerations and provide practical guidelines on meeting patients cultural needs and preferences Patient Teaching boxes promote effective patient education by first identifying outcomes  then developing strategies on how to teach and evaluate compliance Focus on Older Adult boxes highlight key aspects of nursing assessment and care of elderly adults Planning sections help you plan and prioritize comprehensive patient care  with coverage of Goals and Outcomes  Setting Priorities  and Teamwork and Collaboration Practical study tools on the Evolve companion website include video clips of nursing skills  skills checklists  a fluid \u0026amp; electrolytes tutorial  a concept map creator  printable key points  answers to the questions in the book  an audio glossary  and more NEW content includes topics such as gun violence  patient safety  the opioid epidemic  and device addiction NEW! Guidelines for the effective use of health screening cover physical and mental issues across all patient age groups from pediatric to geriatric NEW! Reflective Learning helps you use clinical reasoning to think about your clinical and simulation experiences NEW! Reflect Now boxes guide you through a thoughtful consideration of a recent clinical experience NEW! Teach Back is incorporated into the Evaluation section in patient teaching boxes  reinforcing this vital communication technique NEW! Over 100 new photos clarify procedures and familiarize you with the latest clinical equipment NEW! Caring for Patients with Chronic Illness chapter helps you address the unique health care needs of patients who deal with chronic illness NEW! Interprofessional collaboration and cooperation receive more emphasis NEW objectives are clearly and precisely tied to content  making it easier to find relevant information\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789767761973,"sku":"ByrdShop_032367772X","price":23.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780323677721.jpg?v=1784697396","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/fundamentals-of-nursing-9780323677721","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}