Includes bibliographic references and index.

Nursing practice today --
Health disparities --
Culturally competent care --
Health history and physical examination --
Patient and family teaching --
Older adults --
Community-based nursing and home care --
Complementary and alternative therapies --
Stress and stress management --
Pain --
End-of-life and palliative care --
Addictive behaviors --
Inflammation and wound healing --
Genetics, altered immune responses, and transplantation --
Infection and human immunodeficiency virus infection --
Cancer --
Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances --
Preoperative care --
Intraoperative care --
Postoperative care --
Visual and auditory systems --
Visual and auditory problems --
Integumentary system --
Integumentary problems --
Burns. Respiratory system --
Upper respiratory problems --
Lower respiratory problems --
Obstructive pulmonary diseases --
Hematologic system --
Hematologic problems --
Cardiovascular system --
Hypertension --
Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome --
Heart failure --
Dysrhythmias --
Inflammatory and structural heart disorders --
Vascular disorders --
Gastrointestinal system --
Nutritional problems --
Obesity --
Upper gastrointestinal problems --
Lower gastrointestinal problems --
Liver, pancreas, and biliary tract problems --
Urinary system --
Renal and uorologic problems --
Acute renal failure and chronic kidney disease --
Endocrine system --
Diabetes Mellitus --
Endocrine problems --
Reproductive system --
Breast disorders --
Sexually transmitted diseases --
Female reproductive problems --
Male reproductive problems. Nervous system --
Acute intracranial problems --
Stroke --
Chronic neurologic problems --
Alzheimer's disease and dementia --
Peripheral nerve and spinal cord problems --
Musculoskeletal system --
Musculoskeletal trauma and orthopedic surgery --
Musculoskeletal problems --
Arthritis and connective tissue diseases --
Critical care --
Shock, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome --
Respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome --
Emergency and disaster nursing. Appendixes: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support --
Nursing diagnoses --
Laboratory values --
Answer key to review questions.

More than 50 interactive case studies with realistic, 3-D animations to help you visualize disease processes from the inside out; a unique Stress-Busting Kit for Nursing Students with straategies for managing your (and your patients') stress; a collection of Multimedia Supplements with audio and video clips, plus additional animations; 375 NCLEX Examination-style review questions