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Chapter 32: Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems (View Chapter PDF )

Table of Contents

UNIT I. FOUNDATIONS FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
2. Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Therapies
3. Common Health Problems of Older Adults
4. Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness
5. Pain: The Fifth Vital Sign
6. Genetic Concepts for Medical-Surgical Nursing
7. Substance Abuse and Medical-Surgical Nursing
8. Rehabilitation Concepts for Chronic and Disabling Health Problems
9. End-of-Life Care

UNIT II. CONCEPTS OF EMERGENCY CARE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

10. Concepts of Emergency and Trauma Nursing
11. Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies
12. NEW! Concepts of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness

UNIT III. MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCES

13. Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
14. Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid-Base Imbalances
15. Infusion Therapy

UNIT IV. MANAGEMENT OF PERIOPERATIVE PATIENTS

16. Care of Preoperative Patients
17. Care of Intraoperative Patients
18. Care of Postoperative Patients

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: PROTECTION

19. Inflammation and the Immune Response
20. Care of Patients with Arthritis and Other Connective Tissue Diseases
21. Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other Immunodeficiencies
22. Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity (Allergy) and Autoimmunity
23. Cancer Development
24. Care of Patients with Cancer
25. EXPANDED! Care of Patients with Infection

UNIT VI.  PROBLEMS OF PROTECTION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS

26. Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Nails
27. Care of Patients with Skin Problems
28. Care of Patients with Burns

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: OXYGENATION AND TISSUE PERFUSION

29. Assessment of the Respiratory System
30. Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy
31. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems
32. Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems (View Chapter PDF )
33. Care of Patients with Infectious Respiratory Problems
34. Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems

UNIT VIII.  PROBLEMS OF CARDIAC OUTPUT AND TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS
OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

35. Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
36. Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias
37. Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems
38. Care of Patients with Vascular Problems
39. Care of Patients with Shock
40. Care of Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes     

UNIT IX.  PROBLEMS OF TISSUE PERFUSION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
HEMATOLOGIC SYSTEM

41. Assessment of the Hematologic System
42. Care of Patients with Hematologic Problems

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: MOBILITY, SENSATION, AND COGNITION

43. Assessment of the Nervous System
44. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Brain
45. Care of Patients with Problems of the Central Nervous System: The Spinal Cord
46. Care of Patients with Problems of the Peripheral Nervous System
47. Care of Critically Ill Patients with Neurologic Problems

UNIT XI.  PROBLEMS OF SENSATION: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE SENSORY SYSTEM

48. Assessment of the Eye and Vision
49. Care of Patients with Eye and Vision Problems
50. Assessment of the Ear and Hearing
51. Care of Patients with Ear and Hearing Problems

UNIT XII.  PROBLEMS OF MOBILITY: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

52. Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System
53. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Problems
54. Care of Patients with Musculoskeletal Trauma

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: NUTRITION, METABOLISM, AND BOWEL ELIMINATION

55. Assessment of the Gastrointestinal System
56. Care of Patients with Oral Cavity Problems
57. Care of Patients with Esophageal Problems
58. Care of Patients with Stomach Disorders
59. Care of Patients with Noninflammatory Intestinal Disorders
60. Care of Patients with Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders
61. Care of Patients with Liver Problems
62. Care of Patients with Problems of the Biliary System and Pancreas
63. Care of Patients with Malnutrition and Obesity

UNIT XIV.  PROBLEMS OF REGULATION AND METABOLISM: MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROBLEMS OF THE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

64. Assessment of the Endocrine System
65. Care of Patients with Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Problems
66. Care of Patients with Problems of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
67. Care of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: URINARY ELIMINATION

68. Assessment of the Renal/Urinary System
69. Care of Patients with Urinary Problems
70. Care of Patients with Renal Disorders
71. Care of Patients with Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease

NEW! HUMAN NEEDS OVERVIEW: SEXUALITY

72. Assessment of the Reproductive System
73. Care of Patients with Breast Disorders
74. Care of Patients with Gynecologic Problems
75. Care of Male Patients with Reproductive Problems
76. Care of Patients with Sexually Transmitted Disease

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