Since Medical-Surgical Nursing can be challenging for a beginner, the book is written to provide an organized, outline approach to learning about major diseases, and the role the nurse can play in the treatment process. Studying is easy and effective with key objectives, important terms, brief overviews, tables and diagrams, and NCLEX®-style questions throughout the book.

Includes index. Preceded by: Medical-surgical nursing demystified / Mary DiGiulio, Jim Keogh. Second edition. 2014.

Cardiovascular system -- Respiratory system -- Immune system -- Hematologic system -- Nervous system -- Musculoskeletal system -- Gastrointestinal system -- Endocrine system -- Genitourinary system -- Integumentary system -- Fluids and electrolytes -- Mental health -- Perioperative care -- Women's health -- Pain management -- Geriatrics -- Substance abuse disorders -- Common laboratory and diagnostic tests.