Discover and Download Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada 4th Edition eBook   | ISBN-13: 9781771720489
 
Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada 4th Edition (9781771720489) is an essential resource tailored to support nursing students and healthcare professionals in Canada’s unique and evolving health care landscape. This comprehensive textbook, created by four seasoned Canadian nurse-educators and a team of expert contributors from across the nation, delivers the latest insights into medical-surgical nursing, reflecting up-to-date practices, clinical developments, and key trends in the field.
 
The 4th Canadian Edition emphasizes practical application and clinical relevance, focusing on pivotal topics like patient safety, exam preparation, evidence-based practice, and prioritization of patient care. Engaging features and visually appealing design make complex concepts accessible and easier to understand, while supplementary study tools enable deeper learning and effective exam preparation.
 
Key Updates in the 4th Edition:
 
• NEW! Case Studies: Real-world scenarios are woven throughout assessment chapters, helping readers apply concepts and techniques to practical patient care.
• Expanded Evidence-Based Practice Boxes: Sections like Research Highlights and Translating Research into Practice now contain updated examples and the latest guidelines to support practical applications.
• Enhanced Safety Alerts: Critical considerations are provided to emphasize patient safety across different scenarios, including drug administration.
• Informatics Features: New boxes explore the integration of technology in modern healthcare settings.
• Contemporary Visuals: Revised illustrations and design features offer a modern look, improving clarity and reader engagement.
 
Key Features:
 
• Authoritative Content: Developed and reviewed by leading Canadian nursing experts, ensuring high-quality and relevant information.
• Contextual Focus on Canadian Healthcare: Revised Chapter 1 situates nursing practice within the unique framework of Canada’s health care system, covering patient-centered care, interprofessional practice, and quality improvement.
• Levels of Care Approach: Organizes nursing care into three distinct levels: health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory/home care.
• Culturally Competent Care: In-depth coverage of cultural competence, focusing on Indigenous populations, health equity, and health equality.
• Comprehensive Review Questions: At the end of each chapter, questions reinforce content and help with exam preparation.
• Genetics in Practice: Expanded discussions on genetic testing, ethical issues, and practical application of genetics in patient care.
 
Table of Contents:
 
 
SECTION 1: Concepts in Nursing Practice
SECTION 2: Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Disease
SECTION 3: Perioperative Care
SECTION 4: Problems Related to Altered Sensory Input
SECTION 5: Problems of Oxygenation: Ventilation
SECTION 6: Problems of Oxygenation: Transport
SECTION 7: Problems of Oxygenation: Perfusion
SECTION 8: Problems of Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, and Elimination
SECTION 9: Problems of Urinary Function
SECTION 10: Problems Related to Regulatory and Reproductive Mechanisms
SECTION 11: Problems Related to Movement and Coordination
SECTION 12: Nursing Care in Specialized Settings