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• Step-by-step instructions for skills show clearly defined nursing actions along with the rationales for each.
• Overview of Anatomy and Physiology begins each body systems chapter, and the Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology chapter provides a clear, basic understanding of the A&P that LPN/LVNs need to know.
• The nursing process is applied to the discussion of disorders, and is summarized at the end of each chapter.
• Nursing care plans use a case-study format to emphasize patient goals and outcomes, and include critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan.
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes provide synopses of research articles that apply to nursing, along with nursing implications for the LPN/LVN.
• Safety Alert! boxes cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings.
• Coordinated Care boxes promote comprehensive patient care with other members of the health care team, focusing on prioritization, assignment, supervision, collaboration, delegation, and leadership topics.
• Lifespan Considerations boxes provide age-specific information for the care of the patient.
• Older Adult Considerations boxes provide age-specific information for the care of the aging population, which is often the primary focus of the LPN/LVN nurse.
• Communication boxes illustrate communication strategies through real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue.
• Patient Teaching boxes focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members, and include topics such as hospital discharge instructions.
• Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy.
• Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting.
• Medication tables provide quick access to action, dosage, precautions, and nursing considerations for commonly used drugs.
• Get Ready for the NCLEX® Examination sections provide key points, review questions, and critical thinking activities to reinforce learning.

• NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® case studies and new format questions help you prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® examination.
• NEW! Discussion of the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model helps you develop the skills needed to plan effective nursing interventions.
• NEW! Updated Immune Disorder and HIV/AIDS chapters highlight the newest medical and drug therapies.
• NEW! Updated photos and illustrations show nursing techniques, procedures, and patient care.

Genre: Medical / Nursing / General (fancy, right?)