1. General Concepts in Caring for Medical-Surgical Patients Perioperative Care Pain Prolonged Bed Rest Psychosocial Support Psychosocial Support for the Family and Significant Others Older Adult Care
2. Respiratory Disorders Acute Respiratory Disorders
- Atelectasis
- Pneumonia
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolus
- Pneumothorax/Hemothorax
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Acute Respiratory Failure Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Restrictive Pulmonary Disorder
- Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Asthma
3. Cardiovascular Disorders Diseases of the Cardiovascular System
- Hypertension
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pulmonary Hypertension
Inflammatory Heart Disorders
- Pericarditis
- Infective Endocarditis
Valvular Heart Disorders
- Mitral Stenosis
- Mitral Insufficiency
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Insufficiency
Cardiovascular Conditions Secondary to Other Disease Processes
- Cardiac and Noncardiac Shock (Circulatory Failure)
- Sudden Cardiac Death
- Cardiac Surgery
Dysrhythmias
- Dysrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances
- Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter
- Defibrillators
Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System
- Atherosclerotic Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Aneurysms
- Arterial Embolism
- Venous Thrombosis/Thrombophlebitis
4. Renal-Urinary Disorders Renal Disorders
- Glomerulonephritis
- Acute Pyelonephritis
- Hydronephrosis
- Renal Artery Stenosis
Renal Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
Renal Dialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Hemodialysis
Renal Transplant Disorders of the Urinary Tract
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Ureteral Calculi
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
Urinary Disorders Secondary to Other Disease Processes
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Retention
- Neurogenic Bladder
Urinary Diversions
5. Neurologic Disorders Inflammatory Disorders of the Nervous System
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Bacterial Meningitis
Degenerative Disorders of the Nervous System
- Parkinsonism
- Alzheimer Disease
Traumatic Disorders of the Nervous System
- Intervertebral Disk Disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disorders of the Nervous System
Seizures and Epilepsy General Care of Patients With Neurologic Disorders
6. Endocrine Disorders Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
Disorders of the Parathyroid Glands
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
Disorders of the Pituitary Gland
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
Diabetes Mellitus
- General Discussion
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
- Hypoglycemia
7. Gastrointestinal Disorders Disorders of the Mouth and Esophagus
- Stomatitis
- Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Barrett's Esophagus
Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines
- Peptic Ulcers
- Malabsorption/Maldigestion
- Intestinal Obstructive Processes
- Peritonitis
- Appendicitis
Intestinal Inflammatory Processes
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Polyps/Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Fecal Diversions
Abdominal Trauma Hepatic and Biliary Disorders
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, and Cholangitis
Pancreatitis
8. Hematologic Disorders Disorders of the Red Blood Cells
- Anemia of Chronic Disease
- Hemolytic and Sickle Cell Anemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Polycythemia
Disorders of Coagulation
- Thrombocytopenia
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
9. Musculoskeletal Disorders Arthritic Disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Muscular and Connective Tissue Disorders
- Ligamentous Injuries
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears
- Dislocation/Subluxation
- Acute Compartment Syndrome
Skeletal Disorders
- Osteomyelitis
- Fractures
- Benign Neoplasms
- Osteoporosis
Musculoskeletal Surgical Procedures
- Amputation
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Bone Grafting
- Total Hip Arthroplasty
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
10. Reproductive Disorders Gynecologic Disorders
- Uterine Fibroids
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Ectopic Pregnancy Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
11. Immunologic Disorders NEW UNIT! Transfusion Reactions NEW! Hypersensitivity NEW! Human Immunodeficiency Virus Disease
12. Cancer Care NEW UNIT! Lung Cancer Nervous System Tumors Gastrointestinal Malignancies Neoplastic Diseases of the Hematopoietic System Head and Neck Cancers Breast Cancer Genitourinary Cancer
13. Care for Patients With Special Needs Nutritional Support
- Nutritional Assessment
- Nutritional Support Modalities
- Total Parenteral Nutrition
Wound Care
- Wounds Closed by Primary Intention
- Surgical or Traumatic Wounds Healing by Secondary Intention
- Pressure Ulcers
Burns NEW!
Palliative and End-Of-Life Care
Appendix Appendix One: Infection Prevention and Control Appendix Two: Laboratory Tests Discussed in this Manual: Normal Values Appendix Three: Heart and Breath Sounds
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