Continuing the success of their previous books, authors Linda Williams and Paula Hopper deliver another trend-setting edition that explores and teaches the why of medical/surgical nursing. Complex issues are presented in a clear and easy-to-digest way that encourages LPN students to think critically while learning real world nursing care. The new third edition now packs a powerful virtual punch-providing a student CD-ROM and online content (via DavisPlus) for the first time ever. An accompanying workbook is also available that includes a robust activity pack to help build strong study habits in a fun and visual way. A comprehensive and groundbreaking work, Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing, 3rd edition, sets the new standard for a core med/surg textbook. Loaded with new chapters, including:Issues in Nursing PracticeCare of Patients at HomeCare of Patients at the End of LifeCare of Patients with Emergent Conditions and Disaster/Bioterrorism ResponseLife span influences on health and illnessEvidenced based practice integrated throughoutCare of patients following strokeExpanded drug tablesHigher level and alternate format chapter review questionsConcept maps to convey content on agingUpdated nursing process and critical thinking coverage that's now easier to read and understand More learning tips:Nursing care tipsSafety tips (including JCAHO National Patient Safety goals)Educational Student Guide (ESG) on CD-ROM:Over 500 NCLEX-style questions with difficulty levelsUnit analysis tutorial with 100 fill-in-the-blank questionsMedia bank that features over 100 audio clips (heart, lung, bowel sounds, etc.)Over 170 interactive exercises that include: fill-in-the-blank, picture match, flash cards, and case studies Printable disease summaries, nursing assessment, and drug boxesFeatured DavisPlus online resources for students and teachers:http://davisplus.fadavis.comOver 60 test bank questions, including:Unit analysis practice questions5 additional animationsUnit analysis tutorialSample chapter