Includes bibliographical references (p. 645) and index.

Overview of nursing -- Basics of health and illness -- Ethical and legal considerations -- Nursing process -- Communication -- Health assessment -- Taking vital signs -- Asepsis and infection control -- Medication basics -- Medication administration -- I.V. therapy -- Oxygenation -- Self-care and hygiene -- Mobility, activity, and exercise -- Skin integrity and wound healing -- Comfort, rest, and sleep -- Pain management -- Nutrition -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination.