Adapted from: Medical-surgical nursing : critical thinking in client care / [edited by] Priscilla LeMone, Karen Burke. 4th ed. c2008.

The role and function of the nurse in health and illness -- Caring for people with cancer -- Caring for people with altered fluid, electrolyte, acid -base balance and shock -- Caring for people with immune problems -- Caring for people with altered skin function -- Caring for people with endocrine disorders -- Caring for people with gastrointestinal problems -- Caring for people with urinary elimination and kidney problems -- Caring for people with cardiovascular problems -- Caring for people with haematological problems -- Caring for people with respiratory problems -- Caring for people with musculoskeletal problems -- Caring for people with neurological problems -- Caring for people with eye and ear problems -- Caring for women with reproductive problems -- Caring for men with reproductive problems -- Caring for people with sexually transmitted infections.