Brunner & Suddarth’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 15th Edition

Who are the authors of Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

Janice L. Hinkle, Kerry H. Cheever, Kristen J. Overbaugh.

What edition of Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing is referenced?

15th Edition.

What is the copyright year of the 15th edition of the textbook?

2022

Which publisher is associated with Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

Wolters Kluwer.

What is the role of Julie K. Stegman in the textbook?

Vice President, Nursing Segment.

What is the responsibility of Jamie Blum in the textbook?

Director, Nursing Education and Practice Content.

What does ICNP® stand for in the context of nursing diagnoses in the textbook?

International Council of Nurses.

What is the purpose of the disclaimer provided in the textbook?

To clarify that the work is not a substitute for individual patient assessment and that healthcare professionals are responsible for medical judgments.

What should healthcare professionals do when prescribing medication according to the textbook?

Consult the product information sheet accompanying each drug.

Where was the 15th edition of the textbook printed?

China.

What is the Library of Congress Control Number for the textbook?

Available upon request.

What is the significance of the copyright notice in the textbook?

It protects the content from being reproduced or transmitted without permission.

What is the ISBN for the 15th edition of Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

978-1-9751-6103-3.

What is the role of David Saltzberg in the textbook?

Senior Production Project Manager.

What does the textbook state about the accuracy of its content?

The publisher disclaims any warranties regarding accuracy, comprehensiveness, or currency.

What should healthcare professionals verify when making medical diagnoses according to the textbook?

Independent professional verification of medical diagnoses and treatment options.

What is the role of Brittany Clements in the textbook?

Marketing Manager.

What does the textbook advise regarding the use of new or infrequently used medications?

Consult the product information sheet for conditions of use and warnings.

What is the purpose of the editorial team listed in the textbook?

To manage the content development and publication process.

What does the textbook mention about the reproduction of its content?

No part may be reproduced without written permission from the copyright owner.

What is the primary focus of Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing?

Medical-surgical nursing education and practice.

What is the significance of the various copyright years listed in the textbook?

They indicate the history and revisions of the textbook over the years.

What is the role of Rose G. Foltz in the textbook?

Freelance Development Editor.

Who are the contributors to the 15th Edition of the nursing text?

Marianne T. Adam, Rachel Barish, Jennifer L. Bartlett, Susan Bartos, Cynthia Bautista, Tricia Bernecker, Lisa Bowman, Carolyn Bradley, Sherry Burrell, Theresa Capriotti, Jean Colaneri, Linda Carman Copel, Patricia Dillon, Nancy Donegan, Paulette Dorney, Phyllis Dubendorf, Kimberly Silver Dunker.

What is the role of Marianne T. Adam in the nursing field?

Associate Teaching Professor of Nursing and Campus Coordinator at Pennsylvania State University Schuylkill.

Which chapter did Rachel Barish contribute to?

Chapter 24: Management of Patients with Structural, Infectious, and Inflammatory Cardiac Disorders.

What is Jennifer L. Bartlett's professional title?

Associate Professor at Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University.

What chapter did Susan Bartos contribute to?

Chapter 25: Management of Patients with Complications from Heart Disease.

What is the contribution of Cynthia Bautista?

Chapter 63: Management of Patients with Neurologic Trauma.

Which chapter did Tricia Bernecker work on?

Chapter 22: Management of Patients with Arrhythmias and Conduction Problems.

What is Lisa Bowman's professional role?

Nurse Practitioner at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience.

What chapter did Carolyn Bradley contribute to?

Chapter 21: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function.

What is Sherry Burrell's position?

Assistant Professor at Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing.

What chapters did Theresa Capriotti contribute to?

Chapter 10: Fluid and Electrolytes and Chapter 33: Assessment and Management of Patients with Allergic Disorders.

What is Jean Colaneri's professional title?

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Which chapter did Linda Carman Copel contribute to?

Chapter 3: Health Education and Health Promotion.

What is Patricia Dillon's role in nursing education?

Chair of Graduate, RN to BSN, and RN to MSN Programs, & Professor at La Salle University.

What chapter did Nancy Donegan contribute to?

Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Infectious Diseases.

What is Paulette Dorney's title and role?

Associate Professor & Director of the Accelerated BSN Program at Moravian University.

Which chapter did Phyllis Dubendorf contribute to?

Chapter 61: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction.

What is Kimberly Silver Dunker's position?

Dean of Nursing at Fortis Institute.

What is the focus of Chapter 38 in the nursing text?

Assessment of Digestive and Gastrointestinal Function.

What is the focus of Chapter 39 in the nursing text?

Management of Patients with Oral and Esophageal Disorders.

What is the focus of Chapter 48 in the nursing text?

Management of Patients with Kidney Disorders.

What is the focus of Chapter 56 in the nursing text?

Management of Patients with Dermatologic Disorders.

What is the focus of Chapter 19 in the nursing text?

Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders.

Who is the Nephrology Nurse Practitioner at Renal Medicine Associates?

CNP, DNP Evans

What chapter discusses the assessment and management of patients with hypertension?

Chapter 27

Who is the Associate Professor at the Helen S. Breidegam School of Nursing?

Janice Farber, PhD, RN, CNOR

What chapter focuses on adult health and physical, nutritional, and cultural assessment?

Chapter 4

Who is the Clinical Nurse Specialist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital?

Eleanor Fitzpatrick, DNP, RN, CCRN, AGCNS-BC, ACNP-BC

What chapter covers the management of patients with hepatic disorders?

Chapter 43

What chapter addresses the management of patients with biliary disorders?

Chapter 44

Who is the Predoctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing?

Anessa M. Foxwell, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN

What chapter discusses palliative and end-of-life care?

Chapter 13

Who is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice at The Ohio State University College of Nursing?

Stacy M. Fusner, DNP, APRN, CNP

What chapter focuses on the assessment and management of patients with eye and vision disorders?

Chapter 58

Who is the Associate Professor at Florida International University?

Trudy Gaillard, PhD, RN, CDCES, FAHA

What chapter addresses the management of patients with diabetes?

Chapter 46

Who is the Associate Professor and Chairperson at Moravian University?

Dawn M. Goodolf, PhD, RN

What chapter focuses on the assessment of musculoskeletal function?

Chapter 35

What chapters cover emergency nursing and disaster nursing?

Chapter 67 and Chapter 68

Who is the Associate Professor at Helen S. Breidegam School of Nursing?

Beth Gotwals, PhD, RN

What chapter discusses medical-surgical nursing?

Chapter 2

Who is the Family & Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Emory Healthcare?

Debbie A. Gunter, APRN, FNP-BC, ACHPN

What chapter addresses the management of patients with upper respiratory tract disorders?

Chapter 18

Who is the Burn Program Manager at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine?

Jamie Heffernan, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC

What chapter discusses the management of patients with burn injury?

Chapter 57

Who is the Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Cardiology/Electrophysiology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center?

Kristina Hidalgo, ACNP-BC

What chapter focuses on the management of patients with structural, infectious, and inflammatory cardiac disorders?

Chapter 24

Who is the Fellow at Villanova University M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing?

Janice L. Hinkle, PhD, RN, CNRN

What chapter discusses the assessment and management of patients with inflammatory rheumatic disorders?

Chapter 34

Who is the Assistant Professor and Director of Clinical Partnerships at Nevada State College?

Michael Johnson, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE

What chapter addresses the assessment and management of patients who are LGBTQ?

Chapter 54

Who is the Associate Professor of Nursing at Molloy College?

Debra P. Kantor, PhD, RN, CNE

What chapter discusses the assessment and management of patients with endocrine disorders?

Chapter 45

Who is the Lead Clinical Nurse Educator in Surgical Services at Main Line Health?

Sarah Kweeder, MSN, RN-BC, CNOR

What chapters cover preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing management?

Chapter 14, Chapter 15, and Chapter 16

Who is the Director of the Highland Campus Regional Simulation Center?

Audra Lewis, PhD, RN, CHSE

What chapter discusses the assessment and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders?

Chapter 59

Who is the Professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing?

Mary Beth Flynn Makic, PhD, CCNS, CCRN-K, FAAN, FNAP, FCNS

What chapter addresses shock, sepsis, and multiple organ dysfunction syndrome?

Chapter 11

Who is the Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing?

Marek, DNP, MSN, RN

What chapter focuses on the assessment of integumentary function?

Chapter 55, authored by Katrina Nice Masterson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, DCNP.

Which chapter addresses the management of patients with female reproductive disorders?

Chapter 51, authored by Jennifer McCaughey, MSN, BS, RNC-MNN, CCE.

Who is the Professor and Term Chair of Palliative Care at the University of Pennsylvania?

Salimah H. Meghani, PhD, MBE, RN, FAAN.

Which chapter covers the assessment and management of patients with breast disorders?

Chapter 52, authored by Carin Molfetta, MSN, CRNP, BC.

What is the focus of Chapter 26?

Assessment and management of patients with vascular disorders and problems of peripheral circulation.

Who is the Diabetes Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist at Duke Raleigh Hospital?

Melissa V. Moreda, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN.

What chapter addresses management of patients with oncologic or degenerative neurologic disorders?

Chapter 65, authored by Melissa V. Moreda, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN.

Who is the Professor Emerita at Hunter College and Graduate Center, CUNY?

Kathleen Nokes, PhD, RN, FAAN.

What chapter focuses on management of patients with immune deficiency disorders?

Chapter 32, authored by Kathleen Nokes, PhD, RN, FAAN.

Which chapter covers the management of patients with coronary vascular disorders?

Chapter 23, authored by Geraldine M. O'Leary, MSN, RN, FNP-BC.

What is the focus of Chapter 37?

Management of patients with musculoskeletal trauma, authored by Mae Ann Pasquale, PhD, RN.

Who is the Neuro Clinical Nurse Specialist/Stroke Coordinator at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore?

Sue Pugh, MSN, RN, CNRN, CRRN, CNS-BC, FAHA.

What chapter discusses management of patients with neurologic infections, autoimmune disorders, and neuropathies?

Chapter 64, authored by Sue Pugh, MSN, RN, CNRN, CRRN, CNS-BC, FAHA.

Who is the Associate Professor at Robert Morris University?

Katrina A. Pyo, PhD, RN, CCRN.

What chapter addresses the assessment of respiratory function?

Chapter 17, authored by Katrina A. Pyo, PhD, RN, CCRN.

What is the focus of Chapter 9?

Pain management, authored by Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, RN-BC, AHN-BC.

Who is the Nurse Practitioner in Thoracic Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center?

Rebecca Wildman Repetti, RN, ANP-BC.