The basics you need to succeed! Covering basic anatomy & physiology and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN, "Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition" provides just the right amount of information you need -- with a level of detail that is neither overwhelming nor too superficial. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. New to this edition, an updated art program replaces line art to provide a realistic view of procedures and skills. In addition, enhanced holistic health care options, and updated health promotion topics, provide an updated view of current practice. -- From product description.

"Companion text to Foundations of nursing"--P. ix.

Introduction to anatomy and physiology -- Care of the surgical patient -- Care of the patient with an integumentary disorder -- Care of the patient with a musculoskeletal disorder -- Care of the patient with a gastrointestinal disorder -- Care of the patient with a gallbladder, liver, biliary tract, or exocrine pancreatic disorder -- Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder -- Care of the patient with a cardiovascular or a peripheral vascular disorder -- Care of the patient with a respiratory disorder -- Care of the patient with a urinary disorder -- Care of the patient with an endocrine disorder -- Care of the patient with a reproductive disorder -- Care of the patient with a sensory disorder -- Care of the patient with a neurologic disorder -- Care of the patient with an immune disorder -- Care of the patient with HIV -- Care of the patient with cancer.