Includes bibliographical references.

Perfusion -- Gas exchange -- Mobility -- Digestion -- Urinary elimination -- Intracranial regulation -- Metabolism and glucose regulation -- Immunity -- Cellular regulation -- Tissue integrity -- Cognition -- Infection and inflammation -- Developmental -- Reproductive -- Mood, stress, and addiction.

Tap into 150 unique case studies covering all four clinical practice areas: medical-surgical, pediatric, OB/maternity, and psychiatric nursing, all newly organized to facilitate a conceptual approach to teaching and learning. Each case covers a common patient problem, drawn from actual clinical experiences and written by nurses who are clinical experts. Cases include integrated content on pharmacology, nutrition, and diagnostic/laboratory tests to encourage you to think critically about all aspects of patient care. The 7th edition features a new concept-based organization, an enhanced focus on interprofessional collaboration and QSEN, 20 all-new case studies, and updated content throughout to reflect the most current standards of clinical practice.