Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Share Nursing: The Ultimate Study Guide, Second Edition -- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Nursing -- History of Nursing -- Therapeutic Communication -- Phases of Communication -- Tips on What Not to Do During Communication -- Developing Communication Skills -- The Nursing Process (Nursing Care Plans) -- Assessment -- Diagnosis -- Planning -- Implementation -- Evaluation -- Patient Education -- Functional Health Patterns -- Cultural Differences -- Nutrition -- Urinary and Bowel Function -- Urinary Elimination -- Bowel Elimination -- Vital Signs -- Body Temperature -- Pulse -- Respirations -- Blood Pressure -- Pain -- Skin Integrity and Immobility -- Common Complications of Immobility -- Wound Care -- Oxygenation -- Alterations in Breathing Patterns -- Nursing Intervention -- Acid-Base Imbalances -- Changes in Acid-Base Balance -- Fluids and Electrolytes -- Fluid Imbalances -- Potassium Imbalances -- Sodium Imbalances -- Magnesium Imbalances -- Phosphorus Imbalances -- Calcium Imbalances -- Intravenous Fluids -- Intravenous Sites -- Medication Administration -- Infection Control and Prevention -- The Surgical Experience -- Preoperative Phase -- Intraoperative Phase -- Postoperative Phase -- Blood Transfusions -- See You Later Fundamentals! -- Chapter 2: Health Assessment -- Skin, Hair, and Nails -- Skin Assessment -- Hair Assessment -- Nail Assessment -- Head, Ears, and Nose -- Eye Assessment -- Assessment of the Pupils -- Ear Assessment -- Nose Assessment -- Mouth and Lips -- Neck and Nodes Assessment -- Neurological System and Cranial Nerves -- Level of Consciousness -- Cranial Nerves -- Motor Function -- Sensory Function -- Deep Tendon Reflexes -- Thorax and Lungs -- Heart and Peripheral Vascular Assessment -- Cardiac Assessment -- The Peripheral Vascular Assessment.

Musculoskeletal Assessment -- Breast Assessment -- Abdominal Assessment -- Chapter 3: Medical-Surgical Nursing -- Important Lab Values -- Cardiovascular Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With a Cardiovascular Disorder -- Hypertension -- Congestive Heart Failure -- Angina Pectoris -- Myocardial Infarction -- Coronary Artery Disease -- Deep Vein Thrombosis -- Peripheral Artery Disease -- Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Endocarditis -- Pericarditis -- Cardiac Valve Disorders -- Cardiac Arrhythmias -- Respiratory Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With Respiratory Disorders -- Asthma -- Hypoxia -- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) -- Pneumonia -- Pleural Effusion -- Pulmonary Edema -- Tuberculosis -- Influenza -- Ebola -- Pulmonary Embolism -- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) -- Acute Respiratory Failure -- Artificial Airways/Chest Tubes/Ventilators -- Neurological Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With Neurological Disorders -- Stroke -- Seizures and Epilepsy -- Parkinson's Disease -- Multiple Sclerosis -- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis -- Myasthenia Gravis -- Guillain-barré Syndrome -- Meningitis -- Encephalopathy -- Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) -- Spinal Cord Injury -- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage/aneurysm -- Endocrine Disorders -- Assessing a Patient with Endocrine Disorders -- Disorders of the Pituitary: Diabetes Insipidus (DI) and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) -- Adrenal Disorders: Cushing's Syndrome and Addison's Disease -- Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism -- Hyperparathyroidism and Hypoparathyroidism -- Diabetes Mellitus (DM) -- Gastrointestinal Disorders (GI) -- Assessing a Patient with Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Ulcerative Colitis -- Crohn's Disease -- Diverticulitis/diverticulosis -- Gastroenteritis -- Small Bowel Obstruction -- Peptic Ulcer Disease.

Appendicitis -- Cholecystitis -- Pancreatitis -- Liver Cirrhosis -- Hepatitis -- Types of Ostomies -- Genitourinary Disorders (GU) -- Assessing a Patient with Genitourinary Disorders -- Urinary Tract Infection (UTIs) -- Glomerulonephritis -- Nephrotic Syndrome -- Pyelonephritis -- Kidney Stones -- Acute Renal Failure -- Chronic Renal Failure -- Dialysis -- Kidney Transplantation -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Assessing a Patient with Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Fractures -- Traction -- Casts -- Osteoarthritis -- Osteoporosis -- Osteomyelitis -- Gout -- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) -- Integumentary Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With Integumentary Disorders -- Pressure Ulcers -- Burns -- Psoriasis -- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) -- Cellulitis -- Immunological Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With Immunological Disorders -- Lupus -- HIV/AIDS -- Oncological Disorders -- Assessing a Patient With Oncological Disorders -- Lung Cancer -- Breast Cancer -- Colon Cancer -- Prostate Cancer -- Multiple Myeloma -- Chemotherapy -- Radiation -- Hematological Disorders -- Sickle Cell Anemia -- Hemophilia -- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) -- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) -- Chapter 4: Emergency Nursing -- Cardiac Arrest -- Septic Shock -- Hypertensive Crisis -- Perforated Bowel -- Gastrointestinal Bleed -- Ileus -- Diabetic Ketoacidosis -- Respiratory Failure -- Chapter 5: Pharmacology -- A Little Pharmacology Advice -- Safe Medication Administration -- Pharmacokinetics -- Pharmacodynamics -- Cardiovascular Medications -- Antihypertensive Drugs -- Cholesterol-lowering Medications/Antihyperlipidemic Medications -- Bile Acid Sequestrants -- Antiplatelet Medications -- Anticoagulants -- Thrombolytics -- Cardiac Glycosides -- Vasodilators -- Antiarrhythmic Medications -- Respiratory Medications -- Bronchodilators -- Corticosteroids.

Leukotriene Modifiers -- Mucolytic Medications -- Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) -- Tuberculosis Medications -- Neurological Medications -- Thrombolytics: Most "-ase" Endings -- Treatment of Increased Intracranial Pressure -- Antiepileptic Medications -- Medications for Parkinson's Disease -- Medications for Myasthenia Gravis/Cholinergic Medications -- Medications for Multiple Sclerosis -- Endocrine Medications -- Medications for Patients With Diabetes -- Adrenocortical Medications -- Medications for Hypothyroidism -- Medications for Hyperthyroidism -- Medications for Hyperparathyroidism -- Medications for Hypoparathyroidism -- Pancreatic Enzymes -- Gastrointestinal Medications -- Histamine 2-Receptor Antagonists (H2 Blockers): All "-idine" Endings -- Proton Pump Inhibitors: All "-azole" Endings -- Antacids -- Cytoprotective Agents -- 5 Aminosalicylates (5 ASA) -- Antiemetic Medications -- Stool Softeners/Laxatives -- Antidiarrheal Medications -- Genitourinary Medications -- Bladder Anticholinergics -- Bladder Cholinergics (Muscarinic Agonists) -- Urinary Tract Antiseptics -- Urinary Analgesics -- Post-Transplant Immunosuppressants -- Musculoskeletal Medications -- Medications to Treat Gout -- Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis -- Treatment for Patients With Osteoporosis -- Medications for Muscle Spasms -- Integumentary Medications -- Antifungals -- Medications for Burns -- Immunological Medications -- Antiretroviral Medications -- Chemotherapy -- Hematopoietic Growth Factors -- Antibiotics -- Pain Management -- Opioid Analgesics -- Nonopioid Analgesics -- Chapter 6: Pediatric Nursing -- Pediatric Physical Assessment -- Vital Signs -- Head and Neck -- Eyes and Ear Assessment -- Face, Nose, Mouth, and Throat -- Thorax and Lungs -- Cardiovascular Assessment -- Abdomen -- Reproductive System and Assessment -- Musculoskeletal Assessment.

Neurological Assessment -- Growth and Development -- Cardiovascular Disorders -- Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow Defects -- Obstructive Cardiac Defects -- Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow Defects -- Mixed Cardiac Defects -- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) -- Endocarditis -- Rheumatic Fever -- Kawasaki Disease -- Respiratory Disorders -- Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) -- Epiglottitis -- Bronchiolitis or Respiratory Syncytial Virus -- Pneumonia -- Cystic Fibrosis -- Asthma -- Neurological Disorders -- Hydrocephalus -- Head Injury -- Cerebral Palsy -- Spina Bifida -- Bacterial Meningitis -- Reye's Syndrome -- Seizures -- Endocrine Disorders -- Hypopituitarism (Growth Hormone Deficiency) -- Hyperpituitarism (Growth Hormone) -- Precocious Puberty -- Congenital Hypothyroidism -- Diabetes Mellitus -- Gastrointestinal Disorders -- Dehydration -- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula -- Pyloric Stenosis -- Intussusception -- Hirschsprung's Disease -- Gastrointestinal Reflux -- Appendicitis -- Omphalocele and Gastroschisis -- Imperforate Anus -- Cleft Lip and Palate -- Lactose Intolerance -- Celiac Disease -- Failure to Thrive -- Genitourinary Disorders -- Urinary Tract Infection -- Nephrotic Syndrome -- Acute Glomerulonephritis -- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS) -- Hydrocele/Inguinal Hernia -- Cryptorchidism -- Epispadias -- Hypospadias -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Dysplasia of the Hip -- Congenital Clubfoot -- Scoliosis -- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis -- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) -- Hematological Disorders -- Iron Deficiency Anemia -- Sickle Cell Anemia -- Beta-Thalassemia (Cooley Anemia) -- Von Willebrand Disease -- Hemophilia -- Pediatric Cancers -- Neuroblastoma -- Wilm's Tumor -- Osteogenic Sarcoma -- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) -- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) -- Ear, Eye, and Throat Disorders -- Conjunctivitis.

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