The basics you need to succeed! Covering basic anatomy & physiology and medical-surgical nursing for the LPN/LVN, Adult Health Nursing, 8th Edition provides just the right amount of information you need - with a level of detail that is neither overwhelming nor too superficial. Guidelines for patient care are presented within the framework of the nursing process; Nursing Care Plans are described within a case-study format to help you develop skills in clinical decision-making. New to this edition, an updated art program replaces line art to provide a realistic view of procedures and skills. In addition, enhanced holistic health care options, and updated health promotion topics, provide an updated view of current practice. This easy-to-understand text is best when used with Foundations of Nursing, 8th Edition, to give you complete coverage of all the content needed in an LPN/LVN curriculum!

• Tenth grade reading level helps students understand complex topics.
• Skills are presented in a step-by-step format with clearly defined nursing actions and rationales.
• Clear coverage of essential A&P is provided by an Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology chapter along with an overview of A&P in all body systems chapters.
• Nursing Care Plans emphasize patient goals and outcomes within a case-study format, and promotes clinical decision-making with critical thinking questions at the end of each care plan.
• Expanded and updated Cultural Considerations boxes explore specific health and cultural issues to help you address the needs of the increasingly diverse patient and resident populations.
• The Nursing Process connects specific disorders to patient care - with a summary at the end of each chapter.
• Older Adult Considerations boxes provide age-specific information for the care of the aging population, which is often the primary focus of the LPN/LVN nurse.
• Home Health Considerations boxes discuss issues facing patients and their caregivers in the home setting.
• Get Ready for the NCLEX? Examination section at the end of each chapter provides Key Points, Review Questions, and Critical Thinking Activities to reinforce learning.
• Assessment section is separated into Subjective and Objective Data to provide a clear distinction between the two.
• Safety Considerations boxes cover issues related to safe patient care in a variety of settings.
• Evidence-Based Practice boxes provide synopses of nursing research articles and other scientific articles applicable to nursing, along with nursing implications for the LPN/LVN.
• Patient Teaching boxes include post-hospital discharge guidelines and disease prevention instructions with a strong focus on three-way communication among the nurse, patient, and family members.
• Health Promotion Considerations boxes highlight information on wellness and disease prevention, including infection control, diet, and pregnancy.
• Communication sections include real-life examples of nurse-patient dialogue.
• Medication Tables provide quick access to action, dosage, precautions, and nursing considerations for commonly used drugs.
• Complementary and Alternative Therapy boxes, provide a breakdown of specific therapies, along with precautions and possible side effects.

• NEW! Expanded and updated art program enhances content with original photos and line art.
• NEW! NCLEX-PN Review questions at the end of each chapter include alternate item formats and cover all chapter objectives.