CHAPTER 10 INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM
Diseases and disorders of the Integumentary system expose the body to invasion of
viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms because the primary defense—the skin—
is disrupted. In this chapter, you will learn about these diseases and disorders and
discover ways to mitigate them.CHAPTER 11 FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES
Fluids and electrolytes must be in balance for the body to properly function. An
imbalance causes the body to compensate in ways that can have a rippling effect
throughout other systems. In this chapter you will learn about fluids and electrolyte
disorders and how to intervene to restore their balance.CHAPTER 12 MENTAL HEALTH
Disorders that affect the mind can interfere with daily activities and lead to self-
destructive behaviors. In this chapter, you will learn about mental health disorders, how to
recognize them, and steps that can be taken to minimize their influence on the patient.CHAPTER 13 PERIOPERATIVE
Surgical intervention is a radical but, at times, necessary treatment for a patient’s
condition. However, surgery can expose the patient to a set of disorders that would
otherwise be avoided if no surgery had occurred. You will learn about these dis-
orders and how to handle them in this chapter.CHAPTER 14 WOMEN’S HEALTH
The women’s health chapter covers a multitude of conditions that affect women.
Here you will learn how to recognize these conditions, the medication used to treat
them, and the interventions that can mitigate their ill effects on the patient.CHAPTER 15 PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain is associated with many disorders and must be successfully managed to re-
duce its disruptive affect on the patient’s well-being. You will learn the techniques
for managing pain in this chapter.xviii Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified