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\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 5th Edition\u003c/b\u003e provides all the basic theoretical and applied knowledge that the LPN/LVN nurse needs to practice in an expanded number of care settings, such as the community clinic, physicianâs office, long-term care facility, home, and acute-care hospital setting. With an extensive art program and thorough discussion of QSEN, this text addresses topics like the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient, critical thinking for problem solving and clinical judgment, and communication â all within a strong nursing process framework. The accessible, friendly, and clear writing style appeals to students and instructors, and its rich ancillary package, including NCLEX-PN® review questions, gives students an edge on learning fundamentals.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcept maps\u003c/b\u003e give a visual example of concepts addressed in the text, help you visualize difficult material, and illustrate how a disorderâs multiple symptoms, treatments, and side effects are associated. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 110 skills and steps\u003c/b\u003e, featuring sample documentation examples and \u003ci\u003eHome Care Considerations\u003c/i\u003e boxes where appropriate, present step-by-step procedures in an action/rationale format. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife Span Considerations: The Older Adult\u003c/b\u003e highlight changes that occur with aging and how they affect nursing care by LPN/LVNs working in community and long-term care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy-to-follow reading level and text organization \u003c/b\u003epresents information from simple to most complex, making it perfect for lower level students and those speaking English as a second language. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumbered objectives\u003c/b\u003e, divided by theory and clinical practice, provide a framework for content.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Considerations\u003c/b\u003e cover biocultural variations, as well as health promotion for specific ethnic groups, so you provide culturally competent care.\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHealth Promotion and Patient Teaching\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e include guidelines to prevent illness, promote health, and develop self-care strategies. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNursing process framework\u003c/b\u003e features application of the nursing process and nursing care plans to reinforce application of the nursing process in the clinical setting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThink Critically\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e encourage you to synthesize information and apply concepts to practice.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHome Care Considerations\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e highlight the necessary adaptations of nursing skills and techniques for the patient in the home care setting. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunication\u003c/i\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e present examples of nurse-patient dialogues and instructive therapeutic communication techniques.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 20 nursing care plans\u003c/b\u003e, which include critical thinking questions at the end of the text, provide you with a model for planning patient care. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical chapters\u003c/b\u003e provide an overview of structure and function to give you a refresher in related anatomy and physiology, including a section on aging. \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey terms\u003c/b\u003e include phonetic pronunciations, which are helpful for ESL students, and text page references to find the definition.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStandard LPN Threads features\u003c/b\u003e include helpful characteristics such as full-color design, key terms, numbered objectives, key points, critical thinking questions, critical thinking activities, glossary, and references.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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