Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Single Volume 12th Edition Hardcover

Description

 Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation needed in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care.

Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination.

🔑 Key Features at a Glance:

✅ NGN-Focused Learning:

• “Applying Clinical Judgment With Multiple Patients” boxes

• NCLEX-style & alternate-format questions

• Cases aligned with the NCSBN’s Clinical Judgment Measurement Model

✅ Real-World Clinical Relevance:

• Interprofessional Care sections & tables

• Cultural, Ethnic, and Geriatric Considerations

• Focused content on chronic illness, acute care, and health promotion

✅ Visual Learning Tools:

• Pathophysiology flowcharts

• Summary tables, drug alerts, and safety highlights

• Focused Assessment & Nutritional Therapy tables

✅ New & Expanded in the 12th Edition:

• 3 new chapters, including:
  • Supporting Ventilation
  • Caring for LGBTQ+ and Gender Diverse Patients
  • Social Determinants of Health

• Updated content based on the latest evidence-based guidelines

• Enhanced clinical judgment integration and simplified features

• Case studies mapped to NCSBN cognitive skills

✅ Ethical, Legal, and Teaching Guidance:

• Dedicated Ethical/Legal Dilemmas boxes

• Focus on caregiver & patient education for chronic conditions

• Emphasis on population health, genetics, and personalized care