Fundamentals & Skills 

Continuing its tradition of comprehensive coverage of fundamental nursing principles, precise step-by-step procedures, and five-step nursing process framework, the fifth edition of FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING is thoroughly revised and updated to address the latest changes in practice. New topics include a critical thinking model, caring for older parents or family members, end of life care, contemporary research on women's health, child and adolescent health, laboratory tests, and activity and exercise in health promotion. A FREE CD-ROM provides interactive learning with the a fluids and electrolytes program, skills checklists, and several tutorials introducing the five-dimensional critical thinking model.(Includes a FREE CD-ROM with checklists and fluid and electrolyte program and MERLIN website at:www.harcourthealth.com/MERLIN/Potter/Fundamentals/)Spanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-560-X - from Amzon