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A comprehensive presentation of medical-surgical nursing, or the nursing care of ill adults. Through five editions this book has earned the reputation of providing the most detailed synthesis of basic A&P, pathophysiology, medical management and nursing care available. Changes in the 6th edition maintain the book's traditional strengths while reflecting the dynamically changing trends in how nursing care is delivered in today's health care system. Bridge to Home Healthcare boxes are completely new or revised. There are a total of 37 home healthcare topics in this edition Management and Delegation boxes present the primary concerns nurses need to address when delegating care activities to assistive personnel. The number of these have been increased over the last edition Care Plans have been redesigned to be more reader friendly Each body system unit is introduced with a brief review of the relevant anatomy and physiology of the body system. These have been extensively revised for clarity and relevance of presentation