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Craven and Hirnle's Fundamentals of Nursing

Christine M. Henshaw, Renée Rassilyer-Bomers · 10th Edition · ISBN 9781975205744 · Wolters Kluwer

Complete chapter-by-chapter study guide aligned with Craven and Hirnle's Fundamentals of Nursing (10th Edition). Includes summaries, learning objectives, and NCLEX-style practice questions for all 43 chapters.

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Chapter index

Professional Concepts

Chapter 1: The Profession of Nursing
Chapter 2: The Nurse's Role in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety
Chapter 3: Values, Ethics and Legal Issues
Chapter 4: Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Care

The Nursing Process and the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model

Chapter 5: Introduction to the Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, and Clinical Judgment
Chapter 6: Assessment: Recognizing Cues
Chapter 7: Diagnosis/Analysis: Analyzing Cues and Prioritizing Hypotheses
Chapter 8: Planning: Generating Solutions
Chapter 9: Implementation and Evaluation: Taking Action and Evaluating Outcomes
Chapter 10: Healthcare Team Communication: Documenting and Reporting

Healthcare Delivery Concepts

Chapter 11: Health, Wellness, and Integrative Healthcare
Chapter 12: Healthcare in the Community and Home
Chapter 13: Culture and Diversity
Chapter 14: Communication in the Nurse-Patient Relationship
Chapter 15: Patient Education and Health Promotion
Chapter 16: Caring for the Older Adult

Clinical Care Competencies

Chapter 17: Safety
Chapter 18: Health Assessment
Chapter 19: Vital Signs
Chapter 20: Asepsis
Chapter 21: Medication Administration
Chapter 22: Intravenous Therapy
Chapter 23: Perioperative Nursing

Concepts Involving Protection and Movement

Chapter 24: Hygiene and Self Care
Chapter 25: Mobility
Chapter 26: Skin Integrity and Wound Healing
Chapter 27: Infection Prevention and Management
Chapter 28: Pain Management
Chapter 29: Sensory Perception

Concepts Involving Homeostasis and Regulation

Chapter 30: Respiratory Function
Chapter 31: Cardiac Function
Chapter 32: Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 33: Nutrition
Chapter 34: Urinary Elimination
Chapter 35: Bowel Elimination
Chapter 36: Sleep

Psychosocial Concepts

Chapter 37: Self-Concept
Chapter 38: Families and their Relationships
Chapter 39: Cognitive Processes
Chapter 40: Sexuality
Chapter 41: Stress, Coping and Adaptation
Chapter 42: Loss and Grieving
Chapter 43: Spiritual Health

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About this study guide

This is an original study guide written to align with the topics and learning objectives covered in Craven and Hirnle's Fundamentals of Nursing (10th Edition) by Christine M. Henshaw, Renée Rassilyer-Bomers. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by Wolters Kluwer or the textbook's authors. All summaries, practice questions, and explanations are independently authored.