Get the vital concepts, data, and how-to on medical-surgical nursing with the newly updated Medical-Surgical Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition . This fun-but-informative guide uses colorful drawings and diagrams to demonstrate the mechanisms and clinical indications of the most common disorders found in each body system—followed by clear-cut direction on assessments, interventions, and evidence-based treatments. An ideal support to class materials and NCLEX ® preparation, this is also the perfect on-the-spot refresher for nurses in every kind of medical-surgical practice. • NEW real-world guidance from “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake”—expert tips and insights for medical-surgical nursing situations • NEW quick-scan format with concise, easy-to-remember bulleted content • Hundreds of colorful drawings, charts, and diagrams illustrating vital points • Chapters covering disorders by body system , including cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal and urologic, reproductive, and musculoskeletal • Current data and best practices on assessing and treating common disorders, including: • Anatomy, etiology, and physiology • Health • Physical assessments • Diagnostic testing • Current NANDA International nursing diagnosis guidelines • Special chapter features: • A closer look – Illustrations that explain anatomy, physiology, and complex pathways • Education edge – Patient teaching tips • Just the facts – Brief outline of content at the start of every chapter • What do I do? – Steps to take in emergency situations • Weighing the evidence – Evidence-based practice pointers that support nursing actions • Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments • Quick quiz – End-of-chapter riddles and multiple-choice questions to help you retain vital content • Step-by-step, expert guidance on vital skills, with real-life patient scenarios for areas including: • Cancer, obesity, and gerontology care • End-of-life care • Fluids and electrolytes • Acid-base balance • Pain management • Blood transfusion reactions • Classifying and treating heart failure • Use of CT scans, MRIs, and x-rays for each body system • Preoperative care • Surgical processes • Online supplementary materials: • 1,000 NCLEX®-style questions in current NCLEX® exam format • NCLEX® preparation tutorials • Clinical simulation case studies • Test-taking strategies and study techniques