Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 5th edition (fifth edition)

About this book

Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems 5th edition by Jane Tyerman, Shelley Cobbett, Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Dottie Roberts, Debra Hagler, and Courtney Reinisch focuses on the assessment and nursing management of adults with acute and chronic health conditions in Canadian clinical settings. The book connects pathophysiology, health assessment, diagnostic testing, pharmacologic treatment, clinical judgment, and evidence based nursing interventions so students can understand how medical-surgical care is planned and delivered across diverse patient populations.

The 5th edition covers perioperative care, pain, fluid and electrolyte balance, infection, inflammation, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, kidney and urinary problems, gastrointestinal and liver disease, endocrine disorders, neurologic conditions, musculoskeletal problems, hematologic disease, immune disorders, emergency care, and complex multisystem illness. Canadian practice standards, patient safety priorities, interprofessional care, Indigenous health considerations, and population specific issues are integrated throughout the text.

This book is especially useful for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Students, Registered Nursing Students, Practical Nursing Students, Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Students During Medical-Surgical Clinical Rotations, NCLEX RN Candidates, Canadian Nursing Students, Nurse Educators, and clinicians reviewing adult health nursing. It is particularly relevant for courses that require students to connect assessment findings, laboratory results, medications, nursing diagnoses, interventions, and patient education with real clinical scenarios.

BSN students, Canadian nursing students, RNs, practical nursing students, NCLEX RN candidates, clinical trainees, and nurse educators can use this edition to strengthen adult health assessment, prioritize nursing interventions, interpret changing patient conditions, and connect disease processes with bedside care. The 5th edition, 2023 is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access, so you can begin studying immediately for medical-surgical nursing coursework, clinical rotations, care planning, NCLEX RN preparation, or professional review.