Now in its 12th edition, Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is designed to assist nurses in preparing for their roles and responsibilities in the medical-surgical setting. This leading textbook focuses on physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial concepts as they relate to nursing care. Brunner is known for its strong Nursing Process focus and its readability. This edition retains these strengths and incorporates enhanced visual appeal and better portability for students.

Unit 1 Basic Concepts in Nursing

• 1 Health Care Delivery and Nursing Practice
• 2 Community-Based Nursing Practice
• 3 Critical Thinking, Ethical Decision Making, and the Nursing Process
• 4 Health Education and Health Promotion
• 5 Adult Health and Nutritional Assessment

Unit 2 Biophysical and Psychosocial Concepts in Nursing Practice

• 6 Homeostasis, Stress, and Adaptation
• 7 Individual and Family Considerations Related to Illness
• 8 Perspectives in Transcultural Nursing
• 9 Genetics and Genomics Perspectives in Nursing
• 10 Chronic Illness and Disability
• 11 Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation
• 12 Health Care of the Older Adult

Unit 3 Concepts and Challenges in Patient Management

• 13 Pain Management
• 14 Fluid and Electrolytes: Balance and Disturbance
• 15 Shock and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
• 16 Oncology: Nursing Management in Cancer Care
• 17 End-of-Life Care

Unit 4 Perioperative Concepts and Nursing Management

• 18 Preoperative Nursing Management
• 19 Intraoperative Nursing Management
• 20 Postoperative Nursing Management

Unit 5 Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function

• 21 Assessment of Respiratory Function
• 22 Management of Patients With Upper Respiratory Tract Disorders
• 23 Management of Patients With Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders
• 24 Management of Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Disease
• 25 Respiratory Care Modalities

it 6 Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Hematologic Function

• 26 Assessment of Cardiovascular Function
• 27 Management of Patients With Dysrhythmias and Conduction Problems
• 28 Management of Patients With Coronary Vascular Disorders
• 29 Management of Patients With Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders
• 30 Management of Patients With Complications From Heart Disease
• ssessment and Management of Patients With Vascular Disorders and Problems of Peripheral Circulation
• 32 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hypertension
• 33 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hematologic Disorders

Unit 7 Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function

• 34 Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function
• 35 Management of Patients With Oral and Esophageal Disorders
• 36 Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities
• 37 Management of Patients With Gastric and Duodenal Disorders
• 38 Management of Patients With Intestinal and Rectal Disorders

Unit 8 Metabolic and Endocrine Function

• 39 Assessment and Management of Patients With Hepatic Disorders
• 40 Assessment and Management of Patients With Biliary Disorders
• 41 Assessment and Management of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
• 42 Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders

Unit 9 Urinary Tract Function

• 43 Assessment of Renal and Urinary Tract Function
• 44 Management of Patients With Renal Disorders
• 45 Management of Patients With Urinary Disorders

Unit 10 Reproductive Function

• 46 Assessment and Management of Female Physiologic Processes
• 47 Management of Patients With Female Reproductive Disorders
• 48 Assessment and Management of Patients With Breast Disorders
• 49 Assessment and Management of Problems Related to Male Reproductive Processes

Unit 11 Immunologic Function

• 50 Assessment of Immune Function

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