Nursing: A Concept Based Approach to Learning, Volume 2, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (March 4, 2026) © 2027

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Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning is the most complete concept-based learning solution for nursing programs. Covering the lifespan, this three-volume series uses a competency-based model designed to build expertise in the broad principles of nursing practice. As you connect concepts, you’ll also learn the value of clinical reasoning over memorization.

Volume 2 covers 30 psychosocial, reproductive, nursing and healthcare concepts, with a focus on normal function, interrelationships and alterations. The 5th Edition introduces the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model and adds new research on maternity care. All content was reviewed and, where needed, revised in collaboration with nursing educators.

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PART II: PSYCHOSOCIAL MODULES

Module 22: Addiction

  • The Concept of Addiction
  • Exemplar 22.A Alcohol Use Disorder
  • Exemplar 22.B Nicotine Use Disorder
  • Exemplar 22.C Substance Use Disorder

Module 23: Cognition

  • The Concept of Cognition
  • Exemplar 23.A Alzheimer Disease
  • Exemplar 23.B Delirium
  • Exemplar 23.C Schizophrenia

Module 24: Culture and Diversity

  • The Concept of Culture and Diversity

Module 25: Development

  • The Concept of Development
  • Exemplar 25.A Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Exemplar 25.B Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Exemplar 25.C Cerebral Palsy

Module 26: Family

  • The Concept of Family
  • Exemplar 26.A Family Response to Health Alterations

Module 27: Grief and Loss

  • The Concept of Grief and Loss

Module 28: Mood and Affect

  • The Concept of Mood and Affect
  • Exemplar 28.A Depression
  • Exemplar 28.B Bipolar Disorders
  • Exemplar 28.C Peripartum Depression
  • Exemplar 28.D Suicide

Module 29: Self

  • The Concept of Self
  • Exemplar 29.A Feeding and Eating Disorders
  • Exemplar 29.B Personality Disorders

Module 30: Spirituality

  • The Concept of Spirituality

Module 31: Stress and Coping

  • The Concept of Stress and Coping
  • Exemplar 31.A Anxiety Disorders
  • Exemplar 31.B Crisis
  • Exemplar 31.C Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

Module 32: Trauma

  • The Concept of Trauma
  • Exemplar 32.A Interpersonal Violence
  • Exemplar 32.B Multisystem Trauma
  • Exemplar 32.C Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Exemplar 32.D Sexual Violence

PART III: REPRODUCTION MODULE

Module 33: Reproduction

  • The Concept of Reproduction
  • Exemplar 33.A Antepartum Care
  • Exemplar 33.B Intrapartum Care
  • Exemplar 33.C Postpartum Care
  • Exemplar 33.D Newborn Care
  • Exemplar 33.E Prematurity

PART IV: NURSING DOMAIN

Module 34: Assessment

  • The Concept of Assessment

Module 35: Caring Interventions

  • The Concept of Caring Interventions

Module 36: Clinical Decision Making

  • The Concept of Clinical Decision Making
  • Exemplar 36.A Applying Clinical Judgment to Nursing Practice
  • Exemplar 36.B Prioritizing Care

Module 37: Collaboration

  • The Concept of Collaboration

Module 38: Communication

  • The Concept of Communication
  • Exemplar 38.A Groups and Group Communication
  • Exemplar 38.B Therapeutic Communication
  • Exemplar 38.C Documentation
  • Exemplar 38.D Reporting

Module 39: Managing Care

  • The Concept of Managing Care
  • Exemplar 39.A Case Management
  • Exemplar 39.B Cost-Effective Care
  • Exemplar 39.C Delegation
  • Exemplar 39.D Leadership and Management

Module 40: Professionalism

  • The Concept of Professionalism
  • Exemplar 40.A Commitment to Profession
  • Exemplar 40.B Professional Development
  • Exemplar 40.C Work Ethic

Module 41: Teaching and Learning

  • The Concept of Teaching and Learning
  • Exemplar 41.A Patient/Consumer Education

PART V: HEALTHCARE DOMAIN

Module 42: Accountability

  • The Concept of Accountability

Module 43: Advocacy

  • The Concept of Advocacy
  • Exemplar 43.A Environmental Quality

Module 44: Ethics

  • The Concept of Ethics
  • Exemplar 44.A Ethical Dilemmas
  • Exemplar 44.B Patient Rights

Module 45: Evidence-Based Practice

  • The Concept of Evidence-Based Practice

Module 46: Healthcare Systems

  • The Concept of Healthcare Systems

Module 47: Health Policy

  • The Concept of Health Policy

Module 48: Informatics

  • The Concept of Informatics
  • Exemplar 48.A Clinical Decision Support Systems
  • Exemplar 48.B Individual Information at Point of Care

Module 49: Legal Issues

  • The Concept of Legal Issues
  • Exemplar 49.A Nurse Practice Acts
  • Exemplar 49.B Advance Directives
  • Exemplar 49.C Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
  • Exemplar 49.D Mandatory Reporting
  • Exemplar 49.E Risk Management

Module 50: Quality Improvement

  • The Concept of Quality Improvement

Module 51: Safety

  • The Concept of Safety
  • Exemplar 51.A Health Promotion and Injury Prevention Across the Lifespan
  • Exemplar 51.B Patient Safety
  • Exemplar 51.C Nurse Safety
  • Exemplar 51.D Medication Safety

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