Learn the skills essential to clinical practice with This all-inclusive guide to fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN covers everything from anatomy and physiology to nursing interventions and maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making.In addition, the accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions helps you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN^® examination.

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• Full-color, step-by-step instructions for over 110 skills show nursing techniques and procedures along with rationales for each.
• Tenth grade reading level helps you to understand complex topics.
• Skills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales.
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• Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy.Learn the skills essential to clinical practice with This all-inclusive guide to fundamentals and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN covers everything from anatomy and physiology to nursing interventions and maternity, neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, mental health, and community health care. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making.In addition, the accessible, friendly overall style and clearly written review questions helps you to prepare for the NCLEX-PN^® examination.

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