All the medical-surgical content you need for successful nursing practice! Part of the popular LPN Threads series, this textbook includes all of the vital medical-surgical and anatomy and physiology content you need to know. From an introduction to anatomy and physiology to discussions of disorders by body system and beyond, Adult Health Nursing isn indispensable reference. Prepare for success in the classroom and in the field with these exciting features: hundreds of review questions for the NCLEX Examination庐 at the end of chapters and even more on the Evolve website help focus your studies and provide test-taking practice; chapters begin with an overview of anatomy and physiology to clearly present basic information before moving on to medical-surgical nursing concepts related to common disorders; medication tables provide quick reference to drug information, including trade names, drug action, side effects, and nursing implications; special boxes, including Safety Alert, Health Promotion, Patient Teaching, and Life Span Considerations, highlight important information for safe and effective nursing care; evidense-based practice boxes summarize the latest research findings and highlight how they apply to your practice; a free companion CD and online Evolve Resources include animations, video clips, audio clips, English/Spanish audio glossary, body spectrum anatomy coloring book, fluids and electrolytes tutorial, and much more! (Publisher)