Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 5th Edition by R.N. Williams, Linda S. (Author), R.N. Hopper, Paula D. (Author) - This is  a P.D.F Ebook.

Complex concepts made easier to understand.

•    Nursing Care Plans are easy to read and clearly present the rationale for each action—Concept Maps provide a visual interpretation of a care plan.
•    ENHANCED! Easier-to -read tables and a full-color design bring concepts to life.
•    UPDATED! A&P review in an enhanced visual format.

Enhance critical thinking.

•    “Patient Perspectives” give a patient’s eye-view of the disease or condition you’re studying.
•    Learning exercises and questions throughout help you develop your clinical judgment. Even more activities available in the workbook and online at DavisPlus.
•    Evidence-based practice boxes within the chapter provide an in-depth look at research that supports best practices.
•    Boxed Presentations of Cultural, Gerontological, Home Health, Ethical, and Nutritional considerations tie classroom instruction to clinical practice.
•    NEW! 10 interactive clinical scenarios & new animations online at DavisPlus
•    MORE! Teaching & learning resources online at DavisPlus. View now!

Build a comprehensive foundation.

•    Framework of the text is organized by the nursing process.
•    Explore body systems and diseases with • a review of anatomy • physiology • pathophysiology • assessments • detailed nursing care for disorders • summary boxes • full chapters on CAMs • mental health • AIDS.
•    MORE! Coverage of prison nursing
•    NEW! Chapter resource maps in the margins of the text suggest additional resources.

Ensure patient safety.

•    NEW! Safe and Effective Care competencies, appropriate for the LPN/LVN level, offer new and updated safety tips.
•    Learning, Nursing Care, & Safety Tips provide helpful advice to achieve best patient outcomes.
•    English/Spanish Translations table in Appendix.
•    NEW! Learning Outcomes at the beginning of each chapter to plan and assess progress.