Publisher's Synopsis
"Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice is written for the licensed practical/vocational nurse(LPN/LVN) student, who must be educated to work within various settings, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation institutes, ambulatory clinics, psychiatric agencies, health care providers' offices, and home care agencies. All of the most common adult medical-surgical disorders are covered, with particular attention is to disorders most prevalent in our society. Special consideration is given to the older adult population, those with chronic illnesses, and others in long-term care settings"--.