Make this portable pocket reference your constant companion in the clinical setting! The Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing, 12th Edition, includes the hard-to-remember facts, lab values, and abbreviations that are essential to providing optimal nursing care. Organized by the major concepts and principles of a nursing fundamentals course, this text features a quick-access format with summary tables and bulleted lists. The Clinical Companion makes retrieving, reviewing, and retaining clinical facts and figures easier than ever!- NEW! Completely updated content reflects the latest care standards throughout- ENHANCED! Content on seizures, bleeding or hemorrhage, choking, confused patients, alcohol withdrawal, syncope, and medication is now easier to find in the Emergent Clinical Situations chapter- Clinical Judgment chapter guides you through how to develop and apply clinical judgment skills in the clinical setting- Body system assessment chapters help you learn to take a systematic and thorough approach to health assessment- Detailed information on drug calculations, safety, compatibilities, conversions, administration, and more help you prevent medication errors and ensure safe practice- Current guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention and care can now be referenced quickly while on the job- Health care terminology section provides you with a better understanding of clinical terms as they are encountered- Tabular, list, and outline content formats make information easy to find and review- Small, portable size makes this resource easy to carry around during clinical practiceCompletely updated with the latest care standards throughout.