UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing 1 Nursing Foundations 2 Nursing Process UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts 3 Laws and Ethics 4 Health and Illness 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress 6 Culture and Ethnicity UNIT 3 Fostering Communication 7 The Nurse-Client Relationship 8 Client Teaching 9 Recording and Reporting UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care 10 Asepsis 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals 12 Vital Signs 13 Physical Assessment 14 Special Examinations and Tests UNIT 5 Assisting With Basic Needs 15 Nutrition 16 Fluid and Chemical Balance 17 Hygiene 18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep 19 Safety 20 Pain Management 21 Oxygenation 22 Infection Control UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise 25 Mechanical Immobilization 26 Ambulatory Aids UNIT 7 The Surgical Client 27 Perioperative Care 28 Wound Care 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination 30 Urinary Elimination 31 Bowel Elimination UNIT 9 Medication Administration 32 Oral Medications 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications 34 Parenteral Medications 35 Intravenous Medications UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations 36 Airway Management 37 Resuscitation UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill 38 End-of-Life Care.