Workbook for Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing

UNIT 1 Nursing Roles and Responsibilities 

• Chapter 1 Concepts and Trends in Healthcare
• Chapter 2 Settings and Models for Nursing Care
• Chapter 4 Interviewing and Physical Assessment
• Chapter 5 Legal and Ethical Issues
• Chapter 6 Leadership Roles and Management Functions

UNIT 2 Client Care Concerns

• Chapter 7 Nurse–Client Relationships
• Chapter 8 Cultural Care Considerations
• Chapter 9 Integrative Medicine and Alternative Therapies
• Chapter 10  End-of-Life Care

UNIT 3 Foundations of Medical-Surgical Nursing

• Chapter 11  Pain Management
• Chapter 12  Infection
• Chapter 13  Intravenous Therapy
• Chapter 14  Perioperative Care
• Chapter 15  Disaster Situations

UNIT 4 Caring for Clients With Multisystem Disorders

• Chapter 16  Caring for Clients With Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid–Base Imbalances
• Chapter 17  Caring for Clients in Shock
• Chapter 18  Caring for Clients With Cancer

UNIT 5 Caring for Clients With Respiratory Disorders

• Chapter 19  Introduction to the Respiratory System
• Chapter 20  Caring for Clients With Upper Respiratory Disorders
• Chapter 21  Caring for Clients With Lower Respiratory Disorders 

UNIT 6 Caring for Clients With Cardiovascular Disorders

• Chapter 22  Introduction to the Cardiovascular System
• Chapter 23  Caring for Clients With Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels
• Chapter 24  Caring for Clients With Valvular Disorders of the Heart
• Chapter 25  Caring for Clients With Disorders of Coronary and Peripheral Blood Vessels 
• Chapter 26  Caring for Clients With Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Chapter 27  Caring for Clients With Hypertension
• Chapter 28  Caring for Clients With Heart Failure
• Chapter 29  Caring for Clients Undergoing Cardiovascular Surgery

UNIT 7 Caring for Clients With Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders

• Chapter 30  Introduction to the Hematopoietic and Lymphatic Systems
• Chapter 31  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Hematopoietic System
• Chapter 32  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lymphatic System

UNIT 8 Caring for Clients With Immune Disorders

• Chapter 33  Introduction to the Immune System
• Chapter 34  Caring for Clients With Immune-Mediated Disorders
• Chapter 35  Caring for Clients With HIV/AIDS

UNIT 9 Caring for Clients With Neurologic Disorders

• Chapter 36  Introduction to the Nervous System
• Chapter 37  Caring for Clients With Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders
• Chapter 38  Caring for Clients With Cerebrovascular Disorders
• Chapter 39  Caring for Clients With Head and Spinal Cord Trauma 
• Chapter 40  Caring for Clients With Neurologic Deficits

UNIT 10 Caring for Clients With Sensory Disorders

• Chapter 41  Introduction to the Sensory System
• Chapter 42  Caring for Clients With Eye Disorders
• Chapter 43  Caring for Clients With Ear Disorders

UNIT 11 Caring for Clients With Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Chapter 44  Introduction to the Gastrointestinal System and Accessory Structures
• Chapter 45  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
• Chapter 46  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract
• Chapter 47  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Liver, Gallbladder, or Pancreas
• Chapter 48  Caring for Clients With Ostomies

UNIT 12 Caring for Clients With Endocrine Disorders

• Chapter 49  Introduction to the Endocrine System
• Chapter 50  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Endocrine System
• Chapter 51  Caring for Clients With Diabetes Mellitus

UNIT 13 Caring for Clients With Breast and Reproductive Disorders

• Chapter 52  Introduction to the Female and Male Reproductive Systems
• Chapter 53  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
• Chapter 54  Caring for Clients With Breast Disorders
• Chapter 55  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
• Chapter 56  Caring for Clients With Sexually Transmitted Infections

UNIT 14 Caring for Clients With Urinary and Renal Disorders

• Chapter 57  Introduction to the Urinary System
• Chapter 59  Caring for Clients With Disorders of the Bladder and Urethra

UNIT 15 Caring for Clients With Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Chapter 60  Introduction to the Musculoskeletal System
• Chapter 61  Caring for Clients Requiring Orthopedic Treatment 
• Chapter 62  Caring for Clients With Traumatic Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Chapter 63  Caring for Clients With Orthopedic and Connective Tissue Disorders

UNIT 16 Caring for Clients With Integumentary Disorders

• Chapter 64  Introduction to the Integumentary System
• Chapter 65  Caring for Clients With Skin, Hair, and Nail Disorders
• Chapter 66  Caring for Clients With Burns

UNIT 17 Caring for Clients With Psychobiologic Disorders

• Chapter 67  Interaction of Body and Mind
• Chapter 68  Caring for Clients With Anxiety Disorders
• Chapter 69  Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders
• Chapter 70  Caring for Clients With Eating Disorders 
• Chapter 71  Caring for Clients With Substance Use Disorders
• Chapter 72  Caring for Clients With Dementia and Thought Disorders

Developed in conjunction with the 13th Edition of Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice, this engaging workbook delivers everything students need to reinforce their understanding of textbook concepts, integrate their knowledge, and establish a basis for applying information in nursing practice. 

Reflecting the latest updates to the text, this edition of the Workbook for Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice familiarizes students with today’s medical-surgical nursing practice and equips them with the retention and practice for success. Each chapter is divided into three sections: “Accessing Your Understanding” helps students retain key concepts, vocabulary, and basic principles with exercises such as Fill in the Blanks, Labeling, Matching, Sequencing, and Short Answers; “Applying Your Knowledge” challenges students to apply textbook information through short answer questions, critical thinking exercises, and case study activities; and “Getting Ready for the NCLEX®” strengthens student exam confidence with NCLEX-PN practice questions.

• UPDATED! Content reflects the latest concepts and practices in medical-surgical nursing detailed in Timby’s Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice, 13th Edition.  
• Fill in the Blanks test students’ recall of key chapter information.
• Labelling exercises reinforce concepts with visual representations. 
• Matching questions strengthen students’ grasp of essential terminology and associated concepts. 
• Sequencing exercises hone students’ ability to complete common procedures in the correct order. 
• Short Answer questions test students’ comprehension of facts, concepts, procedures, and principles. 
• Critical thinking exercises challenge students to interpret textbook information in a clinical context.
• Case study activities encourage students to think like nurses and apply concepts to specific client scenarios. 
• NCLEX-PN®-style questions familiarize students with the testing experience and reduce exam anxiety.