Nursing Fundamentals Demystified, Second Edition offers a fast and interesting way for you to understand the foundational concepts and information that will be the cornerstone of your entire nursing education and career. It helps you sort through the mountain of information nursing students face and focus on the essentials û that which you truly must know to be a successful nurse. You’ll also learn how apply this information to real-world clinical situations.

Nursing-an evolving profession -- The nursing process -- Communication and documentation -- Vital sign assessment -- Health assessment -- Medication administration -- Safety -- Skin integrity -- Activity and mobility -- Sensory and cognition -- Sleep and comfort -- Oxygenation -- Nutrition -- Fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination -- Psychosocial needs -- mental health nursing.