Manual of Medical-Surgical Nursing: A Care Planning Resource (Paperback, 7, Revised)

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

• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Stroke

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

• Addison's Disease

• Cushing's Disease

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