Sharon L. Lewis, Shannon Ruff Dirksen, Margaret M. Heitkemper, Linda Bucher | ISBN: 9781771720489
 
Overview:
 
Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada (4th Edition) is a comprehensive resource tailored for nursing students and practitioners in Canada, offering up-to-date, clinically accurate content on patient care across various settings. This edition has been thoroughly revised by a team of Canadian nurse educators, integrating new trends, evidence-informed practice, patient safety, and culturally competent care within the framework of Canada's health care system.
Key topics such as interprofessional collaboration, patient-centred care, and exam preparation are emphasized, making it ideal for both academic study and real-world clinical practice. With contributions from experts across Canada, the book covers the evolving role of nursing and the impact of cultural and social determinants of health. Additionally, this edition introduces new chapters and expanded content on genetics, safety alerts, and the use of informatics in health care, ensuring that nurses are prepared for modern challenges.
 
Key Features:
 
Canadian Context: Content is adapted to reflect the unique landscape of health care in Canada, focusing on patient-centred care, delegation, interprofessional practice, and safety protocols.
Culturally Competent Care: Expanded chapters focus on Indigenous health and health equity, offering practical advice for providing culturally sensitive care.
Determinants of Health Boxes: These highlight the impact of key health determinants, aligned with the Public Health Agency of Canada's standards.
Levels of Care Approach: Nursing care is organized into health promotion, acute intervention, and ambulatory/home care, making it easy to apply theory to practice.
Genetics in Nursing: The expanded genetics chapter reflects changes in Canadian practice, offering insights into ethical concerns and clinical applications.
Research Integration: Evidence-informed practice is emphasized with Research Highlight and Translating Research Into Practice boxes.
Safety Alerts and Informatics: New content on technology in health care and expanded safety alerts help nurses anticipate and mitigate high-risk situations.
 
Table of Content:
 
Unit 1: Foundations of Nursing Practice :
 
Canadian Nursing Practice in a Changing Health Care Environment
Health and Illness in the Adult
Health History and Physical Examination
Patient and Caregiver Teaching
Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice
 
Unit 2: Concepts in Nursing Practice :
 
Pain Management
Care of the Surgical Patient
Infection Prevention and Control
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
 
Unit 3: Nursing Management: Common Health Problems :
 
Respiratory System
Cardiovascular System
Neurological System
Renal and Urologic Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Endocrine System
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Integumentary System
Hematologic Disorders
 
Unit 4: Nursing Care Across the Lifespan :
 
The Older Adult
Nursing Management in Critical Care Settings
 
Unit 5: Evidence-Based Nursing Care Plans :
 
Nursing Care Plan for Diabetes
Nursing Care Plan for Heart Failure
Nursing Care Plan for Cancer
Nursing Care Plan for Stroke