Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing 15th edition (fifteenth edition)

About this book

Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing 15th edition by Janice L. Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, and Kristen J. Overbaugh helps nursing students and professionals understand the assessment, treatment, and nursing management of adults with acute and chronic health conditions. The book connects pathophysiology, clinical assessment, pharmacology, diagnostic testing, and evidence based nursing care so students can build stronger clinical judgment and apply medical surgical concepts in real patient situations.

The 15th edition covers health assessment, fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative nursing, pain management, oncology, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disease, hematologic conditions, digestive and gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine problems, kidney and urinary disorders, neurologic conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, immune and infectious diseases, integumentary conditions, and emergency and critical care. It also emphasizes patient safety, care coordination, health promotion, clinical decision making, and management of complex adult health problems.

This book is especially useful for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students, Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Students, Registered Nursing Students, Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical and Vocational Nursing (LPN and LVN) Students, NCLEX RN Candidates, Nursing Students During Clinical Rotations, Medical Surgical Nursing Students, Nurse Educators, and clinicians reviewing adult health nursing. It can also support skills development in patient assessment, care planning, medication management, and clinical prioritization.

For nursing students and professionals who want to connect disease processes with practical bedside care, this edition offers a detailed approach to adult health assessment, treatment, and nursing interventions across major body systems. The 15th edition, 2022 is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access, so you can begin studying immediately for coursework, NCLEX RN preparation, clinical rotations, skills review, or professional practice.