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Primary Care: The Art and Science of Advanced Practice Nursing 6th Edition by Debera J. Dunphy, ISBN-13: 978-1719644655

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  • Publisher: ‎ F.A. Davis Company; Sixth edition (November 25, 2022)
  • Language: ‎ English
  • 1568 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 1719644659
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1719644655

Primary Care, 6th Edition, online case studies, and Davis Edge work together to create an interactive learning experience that prepares students for their roles as Advanced Practice Nurses in the primary care setting.

LEARN—The Text

Written by nurse practitioners for nurse practitioners in collaboration with a physician, this popular text explores the theoretical foundations of everything Primary Care. Its comprehensive and easy-to-follow presentation examines the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of every body system across the life span.

APPLYCase Studies

Online case studies use real-world scenarios to develop clinical decision-making skills as students learn how to properly diagnose and treat patients.

ASSESSDavis Edge

This interactive, online Q&A review platform provides the practice needed to master course content and prepare for exams. Over 1,000 board-style questions test students’ knowledge and retention of what they are learning.

Actionable analytics enable instructors to assess their students’ mastery of the content and their critical-thinking and decision-making skills to easily identify the areas in which they are struggling and intervene quickly in class and on assignments to ensure that they succeed.

Text

  • Expanded, Revised & Updated! Significantly increased and updated content throughout, especially in the sections detailing Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems; Musculoskeletal Problems, and Psychosocial Problems.
  • New Section! Care of Vulnerable Populations in Unit 3, featuring four new chapters that focus on populations that require special attention and consideration
  • New Features! Geriatric Considerations and Pediatric/Adolescent Considerations in applicable Unit 2 chapters
  • New! Online case studies with critical thinking questions
  • Coverage of the broadest range of human disease and disorders using a systems-based approach that presents both Common Complaints and Common Problems to help students narrow down the possible differentials to the most likely diagnosis
  • Coverage of pathophysiology and diagnostic reasoning as well as up-to-date guidance on laboratory and diagnostic tests
  • Emphasis on evidence-based practice with information on evidence levels and more references to primary studies

Davis Edge

  • Enhanced! Interface that makes navigation even easier and offers instructors more flexibility and control options
  • Thousands of questions aligned to Primary Care with page references
  • Comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect responses
  • Personalized dashboards that track students’ progress across their assignments and highlight where they need to focus their study time

Table of Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Contributors

Previous Edition Contributors

Reviewers

Contents

Special Features

Disorders Quick Look Up

Unit I: Caring-Based Nursing: The Art

Chapter 1: Primary Care in the Twenty-First Century: A Circle of Caring

Where We Are and Where We Are Going

The Tip of the Iceberg

Prevention as Health Promotion

Historical Perspectives on Advanced Practice Nursing

Changing Models of Advanced Nursing Practice

Changing Models of Medical Practice

A Transformative Template: The Circle of Caring

Interprofessional Care: From Patient to Population

Further Understanding the Circle of Caring

Chapter 2: Caring and the Advanced Practice Nurse

Caring

Caring Processes

Chapter 3: Health Promotion

Health

Health Promotion

Risk Factors in Health Promotion

Influences on Health Promotion

Practical Epidemiology

Conclusion

Chapter 4: The Art of Diagnosis and Treatment

Clinical Judgment in Primary Care

The Clinical Process and Its Limitations

Diagnostic Process Overview

Elements of the Diagnostic Process

Current Diagnostic Process Trends

Documentation

Reduction of Medical Errors

The Digital Future and Telehealth

Artificial Intelligence

Precision Health Care

Ethics

Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Practice

The Aims of Nursing Research for Clinical Application

A Brief History of Evidence-Based Practice

Development of Best Practice Guidelines

Application of Clinical Practice Guidelines

Searching the Literature

Developing a Point-of-Care Strategy

EBP Clinical Decision Making

Unit II: Caring-Based Nursing: The Science

Section 1: Neurological Problems

Chapter 6: Common Neurological Complaints

Confusion

Dizziness and Vertigo

Headache

Paresthesia and Paresis

Tremors

Chapter 7: Seizure Disorders

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 8: Degenerative Disorders

Dementia

Alzheimer’s Disease

Parkinson’s Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

Chapter 9: Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 10: Infectious and Inflammatory Neurological Disorders

Meningitis

Encephalitis

Herpes Zoster

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Bell’s Palsy

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Myasthenia Gravis

Multiple Sclerosis

Section 2: Skin Problems

Chapter 11: Common Skin Complaints

Alopecia

Pigmentation Changes

Pruritus

Rash

Urticaria

Chapter 12: Parasitic Skin Infestations

Scabies

Pediculosis

Chapter 13: Mucocutaneous Fungal Infections

Candidiasis

Dermatophytoses

Onychomycosis

Chapter 14: Bacterial Skin Infections

Impetigo

Folliculitis

Furuncles and Carbuncles

Cellulitis

Chapter 15: Viral Skin Infections

Warts

Herpes Simplex Infections

Chapter 16: Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Psoriasis

Chapter 17: Skin Lesions

Benign Lesions

Acne Vulgaris

Rosacea

Seborrheic Keratosis

Premalignant Lesions

Actinic Keratosis

Malignant Lesions

Malignant Melanoma

Nonmelanomatous Skin Cancers

Section 3: Eye Problems

Chapter 18: Common Eye Complaints

Dry Eye

Excessive Tearing (Epiphora)

Eye Pain

Red Eye

Visual Changes

Chapter 19: Lid and Conjunctival Pathology

Blepharitis

Hordeolum and Chalazion

Dry Eye

Excessive Tearing (Epiphora)

Red Eye/Conjunctivitis

Chapter 20: Visual Disturbances and Impaired Vision

Refractive Errors

Cataracts

Glaucoma

Diabetic Retinopathy

Macular Degeneration

Section 4: Ear, Nose, and Throat Problems

Chapter 21: Common Ear, Nose, and Throat Complaints

Ear Pain (Otalgia)

Impaired Hearing

Tinnitus

Mouth Sores

Hoarseness

Sore Throat

Epistaxis

Sinus Complaints

Neck Masses

Chapter 22: Hearing and Balance Disorders

Hearing Loss

Tinnitus

Vestibular Disorders

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Ménière’s Disease

Vestibular Neuritis and Labyrinthitis

Chapter 23: Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Ear

Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)

Otitis Media

Chapter 24: Inflammatory and Infectious Disorders of the Nose, Sinuses, Mouth, and Throat

Rhinitis

Rhinosinusitis

Neck Masses

Stomatitis and Glossitis

Oral Cancer

Pharyngitis and Tonsillitis

Chapter 25: Epistaxis

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 26: Temporomandibular Disorders

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 27: Dysphonia

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Section 5: Respiratory Problems

Chapter 28: Common Respiratory Complaints

Cough

Dyspnea

Hemoptysis

Chapter 29: Sleep Apnea

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 30: Infectious Respiratory Disorders

Upper Respiratory Infections

Cystic Fibrosis

Pneumonia

Tuberculosis

Chapter 31: Inflammatory Respiratory Disorders

Asthma

Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [COPD])

Interstitial Lung Disease

Chapter 32: Lung Cancer

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 33: Smoking Addiction

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Section 6: Cardiovascular Problems

Chapter 34: Common Cardiovascular Complaints

Chest Pain

Palpitations

Syncope

Dyspnea

Leg Aches

Peripheral Edema

Chapter 35: Cardiac and Associated Risk Disorders

Hypertension

Dyslipidemia

Coronary Heart Disease

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Heart Failure

Chapter 36: Dysrhythmias and Valvular Disorders

Arrhythmias

Valvular Disorders and Murmurs

Chapter 37: Disorders of the Vascular System

Peripheral Artery Disease

Deep Vein Thrombosis/Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Section 7: Abdominal Problems

Chapter 38: Common Abdominal Complaints

Abdominal Pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Dyspepsia and Heartburn

Jaundice

Melena

Nausea and Vomiting

Dysphagia

Chapter 39: Infectious Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastroenteritis

Hepatitis

Appendicitis

Chapter 40: Gastric and Intestinal Disorders

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Peptic Ulcer Disease

Hemorrhoids

Abdominal Hernias

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Celiac Disease

Bowel Obstruction

Diverticular Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Colorectal Cancer

Chapter 41: Gallbladder and Pancreatic Disorders

Cholecystitis

Acute Pancreatitis

Chronic Pancreatitis

Pancreatic Cancer

Chapter 42: Cirrhosis and Liver Failure

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Section 8: Renal Problems

Chapter 43: Common Urinary Complaints

Dysuria

Hematuria

Proteinuria

Chapter 44: Urinary Tract Disorders

Urinary Incontinence

Lower Urinary Tract Infections

Upper Urinary Tract Infection: Pyelonephritis

Nephrolithiasis

Chapter 45: Kidney and Bladder Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury

Chronic Kidney Disease

Renal Tumors

Bladder Tumors

Section 9: Gender-Related Health Problems

Chapter 46: Common Reproductive System Complaints

Breast Mass

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Dyspareunia

Nocturia in Males

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Females

Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome in Males

Testicular Pain

Testosterone Deficiency

Vulvovaginitis

Chapter 47: Common Reproductive System Issues

Contraception and Family Planning

Fertility Problems

Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Menopause

Chapter 48: Breast Disorders

Mastitis

Breast Cancer

Chapter 49: Vaginal, Uterine, and Ovarian Disorders

Amenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea

Endometriosis

Leiomyomas (Uterine Fibroids)

Precancerous Lesions and Cancer of the Cervix

Endometrial Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Vulvodynia

Chapter 50: Prostate Disorders

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Prostatitis

Prostate Cancer

Chapter 51: Penile and Testicular Disorders

Erectile Dysfunction

Epididymitis

Testicular Torsion

Hydrocele

Varicocele

Testicular Cancer

Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Section 10: Musculoskeletal Problems

Chapter 53: Common Musculoskeletal Complaints

Acute Musculoskeletal Injury

Muscle Cramps

Paresthesias

Myofascial Pain

Regional Musculoskeletal Complaints

Neck Pain

Back Pain

Shoulder Pain

Elbow Pain

Wrist and Hand Pain

Hip Pain

Knee Pain

Ankle Pain

Foot Pain

Chapter 54: Spinal Disorders

Cervical Muscle Sprain and Strain

Cervical Spondylosis

Low Back Pain

Herniated Lumbar Disc (Herniated Nucleus Pulposus)

Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Cauda Equina Syndrome

Vertebral Fracture

Chapter 55: Soft Tissue Disorders

Bursitis

Tendinitis/Tenosynovitis

Hand and Wrist Disorders

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Ganglion Cyst

Trigger Finger

Tendon Injuries of the Hand

Dupuytren’s Contracture

Shoulder Disorders

Adhesive Capsulitis

Impingement Syndrome

Calcific Tendinitis

Rotator Cuff Tear

Hip Disorders

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Meralgia Paresthetica

Avascular Necrosis

Bone Tumors

Knee Disorders

Cruciate Ligament Injury

Medial Collateral Ligament Injury

Meniscus Tear

Foot and Ankle Disorders

Plantar Fasciitis

Interdigital Neuroma

Chapter 56: Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis

Section 11: Endocrine and Metabolic Problems

Chapter 57: Common Endocrine and Metabolic Complaints

Hypocalcemia

Gynecomastia

Hirsutism

Increased Neck Size

Polydipsia, Polyphagia, and Polyuria

Chapter 58: Glandular Disorders

Hyperthyroidism

Hypothyroidism

Thyroid Cancer

Cushing’s Syndrome

Adrenal Insufficiency

Chapter 59: Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Diabetes Mellitus Type 3C

Chapter 60: Metabolic Disorders

Obesity

Gout

Section 12: Hematological and Immunological Problems

Chapter 61: Common Hematological and Immunological Complaints

Bruising

Fatigue

Fever

Lymphadenopathy

Chapter 62: Hematological Disorders

Anemia

Microcytic Anemia

Normocytic Anemia

Macrocytic Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

Polycythemia

Leukemia

Chapter 63: Immunological Disorders

Allergic Reactions

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Chapter 64: Infectious Disorders

Infectious Mononucleosis

Lyme Disease

HIV Infection

AIDS

Section 13: Psychosocial Problems

Chapter 65: Common Psychological Complaints

Anxiety Disorders

Depressed Mood

Grief

Substance Use Disorder

Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 66: Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Intellectual Disability

Tic Disorders

Chapter 67: Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 68: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 69: Mood Disorders

Major Depressive Disorder

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Suicide

Chapter 70: Anxiety Disorders and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Panic Disorder

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Chapter 71: Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Hoarding Disorder

Chapter 72: Other Psychiatric Disorders

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Sleep–Wake Disorders

Insomnia Disorder

Restless Legs Syndrome

Chapter 73: Sexual Assault

Epidemiology and Causes

Pathophysiology

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Chapter 74: Human Trafficking

Epidemiology and Causes

Clinical Presentation

Diagnostic Reasoning

Management

Follow-Up and Referral

Section 14 Urgent Care Problems

Chapter 75: Common Injuries

Wounds and Lacerations

Animal and Human Bites

Arthropod Bites and Stings

Burns

Head Trauma

Pneumothorax and Hemothorax

Foreign Body Obstruction

Chapter 76: Toxic and Environmental Exposures

Poisoning

Heat-Related Illnesses

Cold-Related Illnesses

Hypothermia

Frostbite

Unit III: Caring-Based Nursing: The Practice

Section 1: Care of Vulnerable Populations

Chapter 77: Primary Care of Adolescents

Adolescence Overview

Conclusion

Chapter 78: Sports Physicals

Introduction

Examination Timing

Examination Formats

Components of Sports Physical: History, Physical Examination, and Clearance

Chapter 79: Primary Care of Patients Who Are Transgender

Introduction

Prevalence and Demographics of Transgender Patients

Assessment

Common Gender-Affirming Treatment – Trans Men

Common Gender-Affirming Treatments – Trans Women

Pharmacological Considerations

Gender-Appropriate Care

Conclusion

Chapter 80: Primary Care of Veterans

Introduction

Non-VA Health-Care Providers

Military Separation

Military and Veteran Families

Exposure to Risks for Illness and Injury

Veteran Mental Health Needs

Conclusion

Chapter 81: Primary Care of the Patient With Cancer

Introduction

Health Promotion

Chapter 82: Primary Care of Older Adults

Introduction

Demographics and the Changing Face of Aging

Processes of Aging

A Focus on Healthy Aging

Health Screening for Older Adults

Immunizations

Geriatric Syndromes

Medications in the Older Adult

Special Topics in Aging

End-of-Life Decision Making

Conclusion

Chapter 83: Pain Management

Introduction

Pain Mechanisms: Pathophysiology

Classifications of Pain

Assessment of Acute and Chronic Pain

Pain Management

Vulnerable and Special Populations

Section 2: Special Topics in Advanced Practice

Chapter 84: Palliative and End-of-Life Care

History of Palliative Care and Hospice

Differences Between Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice Care Utilization

Death and Dying in the United States

Utilization of Palliative Care

Professional Educational Efforts to Improve the Practice of Palliative Care

Suffering

Advance Directives

Specialty Populations

The Role of the Primary Care Provider in Palliative Care

Conclusion

Chapter 85: Ethical and Legal Issues of a Caring-Based Practice

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Chapter 86: Quality & Value-Based Payment: Making an Economic Impact on Health Care

Introduction

Third-Party Payer Rules

Affordable Care Act: Impact and Status

Reimbursement Rules—Billing and Coding

Value-Based Reimbursement and Performance-Based Care

Conclusion

Chapter 87: Primary Care Approaches to Behavioral Health

Stress

Brain Changes in Response to Stress and Counseling

Health Coaching Using Cognitive and Behavioral Techniques

Motivational Interviewing

Summary

Chapter 88: Putting Caring Into Practice: Caring for Self

Background: Caring and Self-Care

Challenges to Self-Care Inherent in Advanced Practice Nursing

Compassion Fatigue and Burnout

The Principles of Self-Care Management

The Process of Self-Care Management

Conclusion

Index

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