, continues a long tradition of success and equips LPN/LVN students with the practical knowledge and skills to confidently meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment and embrace expanding opportunities in medical-surgical nursing practice. Easy to read and optimized for today’s visual learners, this approachable yet comprehensive text clearly details the common adult disorders treated medically and surgically and the basic concepts students need to deliver safe, effective patient care. Coverage is presented at a level ideal for practical/vocational nursing students, accompanied by vibrant photos and illustrations that clarify challenging material and reinforce essential understanding. Updated to reflect current medical and nursing practice, this 13th Edition ensures a mastery of essential concepts, emphasizes health promotion in accordance with the initiative, and strengthen students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment capabilities.