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Study Guide
Guide for
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Fundamentals of Nursing
The Art and Science of Nursing Care
Seventh Edition
CAROL R. TAYLOR, PhD, MSN, RN
Center for Clinical Bioethics
Professor of Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
CAROL LILLIS, MSN, RN
Faculty Emerita, Assistant to the Provost
Delaware County Community College
Media, Pennsylvania
PRISCILLA LeMONE, DSN, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor Emerita, Sinclair School of Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
PAMELA LYNN, MSN, RN
Instructor
School of Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
MARILEE LeBON, BA
Editor/Writer
Brigantine, New Jersey
, Executive Acquisitions Editor: Carrie Brandon
Senior Product Manager: Betsy Gentzler
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Design Coordinator: Holly McLaughlin
Illustration Coordinator: Brett MacNaughton
Manufacturing Coordinator: Karin Duffield
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of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation
remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and
recommended may not be considered absolute and universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection
and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with the current recommendations and prac-
tice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government
regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions,
the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and
dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recom-
mended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Food and Drug Adminis-
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the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each drug or device planned for use in his
or her clinical practice.
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,Study
Study Guide
Guide for
for
Fundamentals of Nursing
The Art and Science of Nursing Care
Seventh Edition
CAROL R. TAYLOR, PhD, MSN, RN
Center for Clinical Bioethics
Professor of Nursing
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
CAROL LILLIS, MSN, RN
Faculty Emerita, Assistant to the Provost
Delaware County Community College
Media, Pennsylvania
PRISCILLA LeMONE, DSN, RN, FAAN
Associate Professor Emerita, Sinclair School of Nursing
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri
Adjunct Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
PAMELA LYNN, MSN, RN
Instructor
School of Nursing
Gwynedd-Mercy College
Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania
MARILEE LeBON, BA
Editor/Writer
Brigantine, New Jersey
, Executive Acquisitions Editor: Carrie Brandon
Senior Product Manager: Betsy Gentzler
Editorial Assistants: Shawn Loht, Amanda Jordan
Design Coordinator: Holly McLaughlin
Illustration Coordinator: Brett MacNaughton
Manufacturing Coordinator: Karin Duffield
Prepress Vendor: Aptara, Inc.
7th Edition
Copyright © 2011 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Copyright © 2008, 2005, 2001 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved. This book
is protected by copyright. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form
or by any means, including as photocopies or scanned-in or other electronic copies, or utilized
by any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from the copyright
owner, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. Materials appearing
in this book prepared by individuals as part of their official duties as U.S. government employees
are not covered by the above-mentioned copyright. To request permission, please contact
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins at Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
19103, via email at , or via our website at lww.com (products and services).
9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Printed in the United States of America.
ISBN: 978-0-7817-9386-5
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented and to describe
generally accepted practices. However, the authors, editors, and publisher are not responsible for
errors or omissions or for any consequences from application of the information in this book and
make no warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the currency, completeness, or accuracy
of the contents of the publication. Application of this information in a particular situation
remains the professional responsibility of the practitioner; the clinical treatments described and
recommended may not be considered absolute and universal recommendations.
The authors, editors, and publisher have exerted every effort to ensure that drug selection
and dosage set forth in this text are in accordance with the current recommendations and prac-
tice at the time of publication. However, in view of ongoing research, changes in government
regulations, and the constant flow of information relating to drug therapy and drug reactions,
the reader is urged to check the package insert for each drug for any change in indications and
dosage and for added warnings and precautions. This is particularly important when the recom-
mended agent is a new or infrequently employed drug.
Some drugs and medical devices presented in this publication have Food and Drug Adminis-
tration (FDA) clearance for limited use in restricted research settings. It is the responsibility of
the health care provider to ascertain the FDA status of each drug or device planned for use in his
or her clinical practice.
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