Adult health nursing / edited by Barbara Lauritsen Christensen, Elaine Oden Kockrow.

Previous ed.: 1999.

Rev. ed. of: Foundations of nursing. 2nd ed. c1995, which was split into 2 works: Adult health nursing. 3rd ed. and Foundations of nursing. 3rd ed.

This edition is designed to accompany Foundations of nursing, 3rd ed. or can be used separately.

A Times Mirror Company--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 741-751) and index.

10. Care of the patient with a Urinary Disorder--Overview of anatomy and physioogy--Kidneys--Urine composition and characteristics--Urine abnormalities--Ureters--Urinary bladder--Urethra--Normal ageing of the urinary system--Alterations in voiding patterns--Urinary tract infections--Obstructive disorders of the urinary tract--Renal tumors--Renal cysts--Tumours of the urinary bladder--Conditions affecting the prostrate gland--Urethral strictures--Urinary tract trauma--Immunological disorders of the kidney--Renal failure--Acute renal failure--Chronic renal failure (end-stage renal disease)--Care of the patient requiring dialysis--Surgical procedures for Urinary dysfunction --11. Care of the Patient with an endocrine disorder:- Overview of anatomy and Physiology--Endocrine glands and hormones--Disorders of the pitutiary glands (Hypophysis)--Acromegaly--Gigantism--Dwarfism--Diabetes Insipidus--Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of Antidiuretic hormone--Disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid glands--Hyperthyroidism--Hypothroidism--Simple (Colloid) Goiter--Cancer of the tyroid--Hyperparathyroidism--Disorders of the Adrenal glands--Disorders of the Pancreas--Diabetes mellitus--12. Care of the patient with a Reproductive Disorder:- Overview of anatomy and physiology--Male Reproductive system--Female reproductive system--Effects of normal aging on the Reproductive systems--Human sexuality--Sexual identity--Influences on sexual health--illness and sexuality--Laboratory and diagnostic examinations--Diagnostic tests for the female--Diagnostic tests for the Male--Disturbance of menstruation--Infections of the Female reproductive tract--Disorders of the Female Reproductive system--Cancer of the Female reproductive tract--Hysterectomy--Disorders of the female breast--Inflamatory disorders of the Male Reproductive system--Disorders of the male Genital Organs--Cancer of the male reproductive tract--Sexually transmitted diseases--Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome--Family planning--13. Care of the Patient with a Sensory Disorder:- Anatomy of the Eye--Physiology of vision--Anatomy and physiology of the Ear--Other special senses--Normal aging of the sensory system--Nursing considerations for care of the patient with an eye disorder--Laboratory and Diagnostic examinations--Disorders of the eye--Surgeries of the eye--Surgeries of the Ear--14. Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder--Structural divisions--Cells of the nervous system--Central nervous system--Peripheral nervous system--~Effects of normal aging on the nervous system--Prevention of neurological problems--Assessment of the Neurological system--Laboratory and diagnostic examinations--Common disorders of the neurological system--Other disorders of the neurological system--Conduction abnormalities--Degenerative diseases--Vascular Problems--Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders--Trauma--15. Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder--Nature of immunity--Innate, or natural, immunity--Adaptive or acquired immunity--Genetic control of immunity--Effects of normal aging on the immune system--Disorders of the Immune system--Hypersensitivity disorders--Immunodeficiency disorders--Autoimmune disorders--16. Care of the patient with HIV / AIDS:- Nursing and the history of Hiv disease--Significance of the problem--Transmission of HIV--Sexual transmission--Parenteral exposure--Trends and most affected populations-- Diagnostic tests--Therapeutic management--Nursing interventions--Prevention of HIV infection--Reducing risks related to drug use--Reducing risks related to occupational exposure--Other methods to reduce risk--Outlook for the future--17. Care of the patient with cancer:- Oncology--Development, prevention and detection of cancer--Hereditary cancers--Cancer prevention and early detection--Pathophysiology of cancer--Diagnosis of cancer--Cancer therapies--Advanced cancer--Terminal prognosis--References and suggested readings.

1. Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology --Anatomical terminology--Body planes--Body cavities--Abdominal regions--Abdominopelvic quadrants--Structural levels of Organization--Cells--Tissues--Membranes--Organs/systems--2. Care of the Surgical Patient--Perioperative nursing--influencing factors--Psychosocial needs--Socioeconomic and cultural needs--Education and experiences--Preoperative phase--Preoperative teaching--Preoperative preparation--Intraoperative phase--Holding area--The role of the nurse--Postoperative phase--Immediate postoperative phase--Later postoperative phase--Gastrointestinal status--Fluids and electrolytes--3. Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder--Overview of anatomy and physiology--Functions of the skin--Structure of the skin--Appendages of the skin --Assessment of the skin--Inspection and palpation--Chief complaint--Psychosocial assessment--Viral disorders of the skin--Herpes simplex--Herpes Zoster (Shingles)--Pityriasis rosea--Bacterial disorders of the skin--Impetigo contagiosa--Folliculitis, Furuncles, Carbuncles, and Felons--Fungal infections of the skin--Inflammatory disorders of the skin--Contact dermatitis--Dermatitis venenata, exfoliative dermatitis, and dermatitis medicamentosa--Urticaria--Angioedema--Eczema (Atopic dermatitis)--Acne vulgaris--Psoriasis--Systemic lupus erythematosus--Parasitic diseases of the skin--Pediculosis--Scabies--Tumors of the skin--Keloids--Angiomas--Verruca (Wart)--Nevi (Moles)--Basal cell carcinoma--Squamous cell carcinoma--Malignant melanoma--Disorders of the appendages--Alopecia--Hypertichosis (Hirsutism)--Hypotrichosis--Paronychia--Burns--4. Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder:--Overview of anatomy and Physiology--Functions of the skeletal system--Structure of bones--Articulations (Joints)--Divisions of the skeleton--Functions of the Muscular system--Laboratory and diagnostic examinations--Radiographic studies--Endoscopic examination--Aspiration--Electrographic procedure--Laboratory tests--Effects of bed rest on mineral content in bone--Disorders of the musculoskeletal system--Inflamatory disorders: Arthritis--Other Musculoskeletal disorders: Osteoporosis--Osteomyelitis--Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)--Surgical interventions for total knee or total hip replacement--Knee arthroplasty (Total knee replacement)--Hip artrhroplasty (total hip replacement)--Fracture of the hip--Other fractures: Fracture of the vertebrae--Fracture of the pelvis--Complications of fractures--Compartment syndrome--Shock--Fat embolism, Gas gangrene--Thromboembolus--Delayed fracture healing--Skeletal fixation devices--External fixation devices--Nonsurgical interventions for musculoskeletal disorders--Casts--Cast brace--Cast removal--Traction--Orthopedic devices--Traumatic injuries--Contusions--Sprains--Whiplash--Ankle sprains--Strains--Dislocations--Airbag injuries--Carpal tunnel syndrome--Herniation of intervertebral disk (herniated nucleus pulposus)--Tumours of the bone--Amputation--5. Care of the patient with a Gastrointestinal disorder:- Overview of anatomy and physiology--Digestive system--Accessory organs of digestion--Regulation of food intake--Laboratory and diagnostic examinations--Upper gastrointestinal study (Upper GI Series,UGI)--Tube Gastric analysis--Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD, UGI, Endoscopy, Gastoscopy)--Barium swallow / Gastrografin studies,--Esophaageal function studies (Bernstein test)--Examination of stool for occult blood--Sigmoidoscopy (lower GI endoscopy)--Barium enema study (Lower GI series)--Colonoscopy--Stool culture--Obstruction series (Flat plate of the abdomen)--Disorders of the mouth--Dental plaque and caries--Candidiasis--Carcinoma of the oral cavity--Disorders of the Esophagus--Carcinoma of the esophagus--Achalasia--Gastroesophageal reflux disease--Disorders of the stomach--Gastritis (Acute)--Peptic ulcers--Gastric ulcers--Stress ulcers--Duodenal ulcers--Cancer of the stomach--Disorders of the intestines--Infections--Irritable bowel syndrome--Chronic inflammatory bowel disease--Ulceative colitis--Chron\'s disease-- Acute abdominal inflammations--Appendicitis--Diverticular disease of the colon--Peritonitis--Hernias--External hernias--Hiatal Hernia--Intestinal Obstruction--Cancer of the Colon--Hemorrhoids--Anal fissure and fistula--Fecal incontinence--6. Care of the patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or exoccine pancreatic disorder:-Laboratory and diagnostic examinations in the assessment of the Hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems--Serum bilirubin test--Liver enzyme tests--Serum protein test--Oral cholecystography (Gallbladder series, GB series, cholecystogram)--Intravenous cholangiography (Intravenous cholangiogram IVC)--Operative cholangiography--T-Tube cholangiography (Postoperativecholangiography)--Ultrasonography (Echogram) of the liver,Gallbladder, and biliary system--Gallbladder scanning (Hepatobiliary imaging, HIDA scanning)--Needle liver biopsy--Radiostope liver scanning--Serum ammonia test--Hepatitis virus studies (hepatitis-associated antigen [HAA])--Serum amylase test--Urine amylase test--Serum Lipase Test--Ultrasonography of the pancreas--Computed Tomography (CT) of the abdomen--Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) of the pancreatic duct--Disorders of the liver, biliary tract, Gallbladder and exocrine pancreas--Cirrhosis--Carcinoma of the liver--Hepatitis--Liver abscesses--Cholecystitis and cholelithiasis--Pancreatitis-- Cancer of the pancreas--7. Care of the patient with a blood or lymphatic disorder:- Overview of anatomy and Physiology--Characteristics of blood--Lymphatic system--Disorders of the Hematological and Lymphatic systems--Diagnostic tests--Disorders associated with erythrocytes--Anemia--Disorders associated with leukocytes--Agranulocytosis--Leukemia--Coagulation disorders--Platelet disorders--Thrombocytoppenia--Clotting factor defects--Hemophilia--von willebrand\'s disease--Disseminated intravascular coagulation--Plasma cell disorder--Multiple myeloma--Lymphatic disorders--Lymphangitis--Lymphedema--Malignant lymphoma--Hodgkin\'s disease--8. Care of the patient with a cardiovascular or a peripheral vascular disorder:- 9. Care of the patient with a Respiratory Disorder:-Overview of anatomy and physiology--Upper respiratory tract--Lower respiratory tract--Mechanics of breathing--Regulation of respiration--Assessment of the respiratory system--Laboratory and diagnostic examinations--Disorders of the upper airway--Respiratory infections--Disorders of the lower airway--Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease--

This companion volume to Foundations of Nursing provides coverage of the fundamental skills for one of the core US nursing curricula (LPN/LVN). It also provides a grounding for nurses doing the UK diploma nursing curriculum.