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Up-to-date with the NCLEX-RN(R) 2016 Test Plan

Content review
Case studies
NCLEX(R)-style questions

Too much information? Too little time? Here's everything you need to succeed in your fundamentals of nursing course and prepare for course exams and the NCLEX(R).

Succinct content review in outline format focus on must-know information, while case studies and NCLEX-style questions develop your ability to apply your knowledge in simulated clinical situations. Choose from over 1,000 questions in the text and on DavisPlus to enhance your skills. A 100-question final exam at the end of the book as well as two, unique 75-item comprehensive examinations online at DavisPlus.com provide the practice you need to feel confident about fundamentals.

You'll also find proven techniques and tips to help you study more effectively, learn how to approach different types of questions, and improve your critical-thinking skills.

An access code inside new printed texts unlocks the questions online at DavisPlus, with answers and rationales for correct and incorrect responses. You can even design your own quizzes to test your knowledge and skills based on a specific content area, concept, or question type.

Contents:

I. HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS
1. Safety
2. Communication, Collaboration, and Documentation
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. Health Care System
5. Leadership and Management
II. NURSING CONCEPTS
6. Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process
7. Evidence-Based Practice
8. Teaching and Learning
9. Medication
III. PSYCHOSOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONCEPTS
10. Development Across the Life Span
11. Diversity and Spirituality/Religion
12. Psychosocial Health
13. Grief and Loss
IV. PHYSIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS
14. Physical Assessment
15. Pain, Comfort, Rest and Sleep
16. Inflammation, Infection, Immunity and Wound Care
17. Mobility
18. Tissue Integrity and Hygiene
19. Oxygenation
20. Nutrition
21. Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
22. Urinary Elimination
23. Bowel Elimination
24. Perioperative
V. COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM
Appendix A: Putting It All Together Case Study Answers
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