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Nursing Fundamentals Textbook

A free, self-paced textbook in 5 chapters. Read a chapter, then drill it with the 218 companion flashcards using spaced repetition.

5 chapters · 218 cards · Updated

Chapters

  1. 1Vital Signs and Physical Assessment

    Accurate measurement of vital signs is the foundation of nursing assessment. Normal adult oral temperature ranges from 36.1°C to 37.2°C (97.0°F to 99.0°F), with values above 38.0°C...

  2. 2Infection Control and Safety

    Hand hygiene is the single most important intervention for preventing infection transmission. The WHO Five Moments include before patient contact, before aseptic tasks, after body...

  3. 3Medication Administration

    Safe medication administration requires the Six Rights: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation, with many institutions adding right...

  4. 4Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

    Recognizing fluid and electrolyte imbalances is essential to safe nursing care. Fluid volume deficit presents with thirst, dry mucous membranes, decreased skin turgor, tachycardia,...

  5. 5Clinical Reasoning, Communication, and Prioritization

    Effective clinical reasoning begins with a comprehensive or focused assessment based on the patient's needs. The comprehensive health history includes biographic data, chief compla...

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