Includes bibliographic references and index.

VOLUME 2. Assessment of musculoskeletal function --
Musculoskeletal care modalities --
Management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders --
Management of patients with musculoskeletal trauma --
Assessment of digestive and gastrointestinal function --
Digestive and gastrointestinal treatment modalities --
Management of patients with oral and esophageal disorders --
Management of patients with gastric and duodenal disorders --
Management of patients with intestinal and rectal disorders --
Assessment and management of patients with hepatic disorders --
Assessment and management of patients with biliary disorders --
Assessment and management of patients with diabetes --
Assessment and management of patients with endocrine disorders --
Assessment of kidney and urinary function --
Management of patients with kidney disorders --
Management of patients with urinary disorders --
Assessment and management of female physiologic processes --
Management of patients with female reproductive disorders --
Assessment and management of patients with breast disorders --
Assessment and management of problems related to male reproductive processes --
Assessment of integumentary function --
Management of patients with dermatologic problems --
Management of patients with burn injury --
Assessment and management of patients with eye and vision disorders --
Assessment and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders --
Assessment of neurologic function --
Management of patients with neurologic dysfunction --
Management of patients with cerebrovascular disorders --
Management of patients with neurologic trauma --
Management of patients with neurologic infections, autoimmune disorders, and neuropathies --
Management of patients with oncologic or degenerative neurologic disorders --
Management of patients with infectious diseases --
Emergency nursing --
Terrorism, mass casualty, and disaster nursing.

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