This practical resource provides instant access to a wealth of essential patient teaching information for patients with common diseases and disorders, as well as those who are undergoing diagnostic testing or a medical or surgical procedure. It features coverage of more than 200 diseases, disorders, and procedures — including 30 new or extensively revised in this edition. A special section on home care procedures provides comprehensive guidance on preparing a discharge teaching plan and providing care in the home.
New to this edition
- Features more than 30 new or extensively updated entries.
- A Teaching Alert logo draws attention to essential information for the patient or caregiver on preventing or responding to a serious complication.
- A Dangerous Complications logo identifies potentially life-threatening complications of a disease, disorder, or procedure.
- An Elderly Alert logo explains how a specific teaching point may differ for the elderly patient.
- An Elder Care heading identifies how you can adapt teaching for elderly patients.
Key Features
- A convenient alphabetical organization with colored A-Z thumb tabs for quick reference in the clinical setting.
- Two-color design highlights important information.
- Information on more than 200 diseases, disorders, and procedures — including 30 new or extensively revised in this edition.
- Extensive home care content, including comprehensive guidelines for preparing a discharge teaching plan.
- Helpful lists of diagnostic test results for specific diseases.
- Clear explanations of therapeutic management, including surgery and medications.
- Easy-to-understand language with no specific nursing terminology makes it ideal for a broad range of health professionals.
Author Information
By Mary M. Canobbio, RN, MN, FAAN, Cardiovascular Clinical Specialist Administrative Coordinator, Ahmanson-UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, Lecturer, UCLA School of Nursing, Los Angeles, CA, USA
DISEASES/DISORDERS
Abdominal Surgery
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison’s Disease, Adrenocortical Insufficiency),
Adrenalectomy
Aldosteronism, Primary ( Hyperaldosteronism, Conn’s Syndrome)
Allergy
Alzheimer's Disease
Amputation
Amyloidosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Anaphylaxis
Aneurysm, Aortic (Abdominal Thoracic)
Anorectal Abscess, Fistula, and Fissure
Aortic Regurgitation (Incompetence, Insufficiency)
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Aplastic Anemia (Hypoplastic anemia)
Appendicitis/Appendectomy
Arrhythmia (Sinus Bradycardia, Heart Block, Junctional Rhythm, Sinus Tachycardia, Atrial Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation)
Arterial Insufficiency
Arterial Revascularization
Arthritis (Rheumatoid, Osteoarthritis)
Arthroscopy (Diagnostic, Surgical)
Asthma
Atelectasis
Back Pain
Bladder Cancer
Blindness (Visual Impairment)
Bone Cancer
Bone Marrow Harvest
Bone Marrow Suppression,
Bone Marrow Transplantation,
Bowel Obstruction and Resection with Anastomosis,
Brain Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Surgery (Mastectomy, Lumpectomy)
Bronchitis
Bronchoscopy
Buerger's Disease (Thromboangiitis Obliterans)
Bunion
Bunionectomy
Burns
Cancer
Cancer: General Care
Cardiac Catheterization
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carpal Tunnel Release
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataract and Cataract Surgery
Catheter Ablation NEW!
Cellulitis
Cervical Cancer
Charcot's Syndrome (Neurogenic Arthropathy)
Chest trauma (Flail chest)
Cholecystectomy
Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis
Cirrhosis
Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer)
Compartment Syndrome
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease, (Atherosclerosis, Angina Pectoris, Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia)
Craniotomy and Craniectomy
Cushing's Disease and Cushing's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Electrophysiology Study (Cardiac Mapping)
Encephalitis and Meningitis
Endocarditis
Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)
Endometriosis
Endoscopy
Enucleation
Epididymitis,
Epidural Injection NEW!
Erectile Dysfunction and Penile Implant (Impotence)
Fixator Devices
Fractures
Frostbite
Gangrene
Gastrectomy and Gastrostomy
Gastroenteritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding, (Esophageal Bleeding)
Glaucoma
Glomerulonephritis and Nephrotic Syndrome
Gout
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Head Trauma
Heart Failure (Congestive Heart Failure)
Hemolytic Anemia
Hemophilia
Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hepatitis, Viral ( A,B,C,D,E, and G)
Herniorrhaphy (Hernia)
Hip Replacement
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism (Graves Disease, Thyrotoxicosis, Thyroidits)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypothyroidism (Myxedema)
Hysterectomy
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Laminectomy (Spinal Fusion, Diskectomy)
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngectomy
Leukemia (Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Acute Myelocytic Leukemia, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, and Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
Liver Biopsy
Lung Cancer (Bronchogenic)
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic
Lyme Disease
Lymphoma, Malignant (Hodgkins Disease, Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma)
Melanoma (Cutaneous Melanoma) NEW!
Mitral Stenosis
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation (Insufficiency)
Multiple Sclerosis (Disseminated Sclerosis)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelogram
Myocarditis
Nephrectomy
Neurogenic Bladder
Orchiectomy
Osteomalacia (Rickets)
Osteomyelitis
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatitis
Parkinson's Disease
Pericardiocentesis
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions: Angioplasty, Atherectomy, Intracoronary Stenting
Pericarditis
Pheochromocytoma (Chromaffin Tumor)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Prostate Cancer
Prostatectomy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pyelonephritis
Renal Failure (Acute, Chronic)
Renal Transplant
Replacement of the Knee
Replacement of the Shoulder
Retinal Detachment (Retinal Tears, Holes)
Rheumatic Fever
Ruptured Disk, Back Injury (Herniated or "Slipped Disk", Herniated Nucleus Pulposus)
Sarcoidosis
Seizure Disorder (Epilepsy)
Sickle Cell Anemia
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains
Steroid Therapy (Corticosteroid Therapy)
Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Tendinitis, Epicondylitis, and Bursitis
Testicular Cancer
Thoracentesis
Thrombolytic Therapy
Thyroidectomy
Torn Knee Cartilage/Meniscectomy
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Ulcer (Peptic)
Ulcerative Colitis (Crohn’s Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease)
Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones, Renal Calculi, Nephrolithiasis)
Valve Repair/Replacement
Varicose Vein, Vein Ligation and Stripping
Venous Thrombosis
HOME CARE PROCEDURES
Aerosol Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy
Cast Care
Catheter Care (External Venous, Hickman, and Broviac)
Catheter Care (Implanted Port)
Catheter Care (Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter [PICC])
Chemotherapy
Crutch Walking
Dialysis (Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis)
Diarrhea
Glucose Monitoring NEW!
Ostomy (Ileostomy, Colostomy)
Oxygen Therapy
Pacemaker (Permanent)
Pain Management
Palliative and Hospice Care (Dying at Home)
Pulse Taking (Pulse-taking Diary)
Radiation Therapy
Suctioning (Nasal, Oropharyngeal, Endotracheal) NEW!
Tracheostomy Care
Transfer Techniques NEW!
Tube Feeding (Enteral Feeding)
Urinary Catheters
Urinary Diversion and Urinary Diversion Care (Ileal Conduit)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Incontinence Surgical Repair, Female (Bladder Neck Suspension)
APPENDIXES
A Desirable weights for men and women
B Caloric needs of healthy adults and hospitalized patients
C Therapeutic diets
Modification of protein intake
Modification of sodium intake
High-sodium foods to omit on a sodium-restricted diet
Modification of food consistency
D Food sources of selected nutrients
Foods high in sodium
Foods high in potassium
Foods low in potassium
Foods high in phosphorus
Foods low in phosphorus
Foods high in calcium
Foods high in iron
Food sources of major vitamins
E Foods for specific conditions
High-fiber foods for diverticulosis
Foods to avoid for diverticulosis
Foods that cause stoma odor
Foods that thicken output
Foods that loosen output
F Patient Resources
G Patient and Family Guidelines for Taking Natural Herbal Supplements
