Includes bibliographical references and index.

UNIT 1: Essential concepts: Anesthesia -- Surgery -- Oncology -- UNIT 2: Nursing care of the client: oxygenation and perfusion: Respiratory system -- Cardiovascular system -- Hematologic and lymphatic systems -- UNIT 3: Nursing care of the client: digestion and elimination: gastrointestinal system -- Urinary system -- UNIT 4: Nursing care of the client mobility, coordination, and regulation: Musculoskeletal system -- Neurological system -- Sensory system -- Endocrine system -- UNIT 5: Nursing care of the client: reproductive and sexual health: Reproductive system -- Sexually transmitted infections -- UNIT 6: Nursing care of the client: body defenses: Integumentary system -- Immune system -- UNIT 7: Nursing care of the client: physical and mental integrity: Mental illness -- Substance abuse -- UNIT 8: Nursing care of the client: older adult: -- UNIT 9 Nursing care of the client: Health care in the community: Ambulatory, restorative, and palliative care in community settings. -- UNIT 10: Applications: Responding to emergencies -- Integration. -- Appendix A: NANDA Nursing Diagnoses 2009-2011 -- Appendix B: Functional assessments -- Appendix C: Abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols -- Appendix D: English/Spanish words and phrases -- Glossary