Potter, Patricia A., author.

Fundamentals of nursing / Patricia A. Potter, Anne Griffin Perry. - 6th edition. - St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby, ©2005. - xliii, 1,728 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 computer disc (4 3/4 in.)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The client and the health care environment -- Caring throughout the life span -- Critical thinking in nursing practice -- Professional standards in nursing practice -- Psychosocial basis for nursing practice -- Scientific basis for nursing practice -- Basic human needs -- Clients with special needs.

This textbook is designed for beginning students in all types of professional nursing programs. The comprehensive coverage provides fundamental nursing concepts, skills, and techniques of nursing practice and a firm foundation for more advanced areas of study. [It] provides a contemporary approach to nursing practice, discussing the entire scope of primary, acute, and restorative care.-Pref. to the Instructor.

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Nursing
Nursing Care
Nursing Process
Nurse and patient

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