Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 11th Edition, continues the tradition of excellent coverage of basic nursing theory and clinical skills that have long made this text a leading resource for LPN/LVN students at the start of their studies. Students using this text will learn theoretical nursing concepts, step-by-step skills and procedures, and clinical applications, all while applying philosophical concepts focusing on the human experience such as caring as the essence of nursing, supportive health care provider networks, and accountability for actions and clinical decisions. Filled with engaging learning tools that promote critical thinking, this new edition has been fully updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice with visually enticing photos and illustrations that bring the information to life and reinforce learning.

Exploring contemporary nursing. Nursing foundations ; Nursing process -- Integrating basic concepts. Laws and ethics ; Health and illness ; Homeostasis, adaptation, and stress ; Culture and ethnicity -- Fostering communication. The nurse-client relationship ; Client teaching ; Recording and reporting -- Performing basic client care. Asepsis ; Admission, discharge, transfer, and referrals ; Vital signs ; Physical assessment ; Special examinations and tests -- Assisting with basic needs. Nutrition ; Fluid and chemical balance ; Hygiene ; Comfort, rest, and sleep ; Safety ; Pain management ; Oxygenation ; Infection control -- Assisting the inactive client. Body mechanics, positioning, and moving ; Fitness and fherapeutic exercise ; Mechanical immobilization ; Ambulatory aids -- The surgical client. Perioperative care ; Wound care ; Gastrointestinal intubation -- Promoting elimination. Urinary elimination ; Bowel elimination -- Medication administration. Oral medications ; Topical and inhalant medications ; Parenteral medications ; Intravenous medications -- Intervening in emergency situations. Airway management ; Resuscitation -- Caring for the terminally ill. End-of-life care.