Michele McCarthy – författare

Medical-surgical nursing addresses the comprehensive care of adult patients across a wide range of acute and chronic conditions and is central to hospital-based practice. This volume grounds nursing students in core concepts—patient assessment, clinical reasoning, symptom management, and interprofessional collaboration. Chapters pair pathophysiology with nursing assessments, prioritized care plans, and evidence-based interventions for common adult health problems. Learning features such as care maps, communication checklists, and sample documentation support clinical readiness. Ethical considerations, patient education strategies, and safety standards emphasize professional practice and patient-centred care. Ideal for learners preparing for clinical rotations and nurses consolidating foundational adult care skills.

Medical-surgical nursing deals with complex system-based illnesses and the perioperative care that supports surgical recovery. This volume focuses on nuanced clinical reasoning for multisystem problems and high-acuity surgical care. Chapters integrate pathophysiology with advanced nursing assessments, invasive monitoring, and evidence-based interventions for organ-specific conditions. Detailed perioperative sections cover preoperative optimization, intraoperative considerations, and postoperative complications management. Learning tools—case scenarios, care bundles, and algorithms—promote decision-making at the bedside. Designed for senior students and practicing nurses, it bridges theory with the critical skills needed in surgical wards and high-dependency units.

Health assessment is the systematic process of gathering comprehensive data about a patient's physical and psychosocial status to guide care. This text teaches head-to-toe examination techniques, focused assessments, and effective history taking across the lifespan. Each chapter pairs normal findings with common deviations and explains their clinical significance and next steps. Communication skills, cultural considerations, and documentation templates support patient-centred assessments. Clinical photographs, stepwise examination checklists, and quick reference tables make it a practical companion in training and clinics. Suitable for nursing students and early-career nurses, it builds confidence for competent, holistic patient appraisal.