Usha Ravindran Nair MSc N, RNRM, MA (Psychology)
CMC College of Nursing Co-operative Medical College and Hospital
Kalamassery, Cochin, India
Jitendar P Vij
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Textbook of Medical and Surgical Nursing
© 2009, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
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First Edition: 2009
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4To
My beloved parents
who are always a guiding star in my life
My teachers
who believed that I can be someone as now
My beloved students
the inspiration of my mind
5PREFACE
Medical and Surgical Nursing has been introduced into the nursing curriculum in this country as early as 19th century but the main source of literature was books and journals from abroad. Textbook of Medical and Surgical Nursing deals with the syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council including the areas of need and interest carefully chosen. The subject matter of this book can be easily understood by students at all levels. The INC syllabus is completely covered but provision has been made to medical and surgical care. The goal of this textbook is to provide as per WHO's definition physical, mental and social aspects of health concepts as they relate to nursing care.
Usha Ravindran Nair
6ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I am ever thankful for the opportunity to come on board with Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. I thank the editors along with all the supporting staff involved in the production of this book.
I also thank Shri Jitendar P Vij (CEO) and Mr Tarun Duneja (Director-Publishing) of M/s Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, Delhi who supported continuously to bring out this book.
Without the encouragement and recommendation from Mr Senthil, Chennai Representative and Mr Sebastian (Manager) of Jaypee Brothers, Cochin, I would not be the current author of this textbook.
Thank you for your foresight and the determined words which made me to come out with my hidden potentiality.
Finally, I want to thank my family for their support which always sustains me.