Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (Surgical Pathology: A Case Based Approach to Diagnosis)

**Selected for 2026 Doody's Core Titles in Medical/Surgical**

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in medical-surgical nursing with this leading textbook! Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 13th Edition, uses a conversational writing style, a focus on nursing concepts and clinical trends, evidence-based content, and basic pathophysiology review to provide the solid foundation required in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Comprehensive chapters cover topics including nursing management and collaboration, health promotion, acute interventions, and ambulatory care. Summary tables and boxes make it easy to find essential information, and a building-block approach makes even the most complex concepts simple to grasp. In addition to three new chapters, this edition includes a stronger focus on the nursing process, social determinants of health, clinical judgment, and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® Examination. Trusted content from one of the bestselling medical-surgical nursing textbooks of all time equips you with the knowledge and skills you need for success on today’s Next-Generation NCLEX® Exam (NGN) and in medical-surgical nursing Evidence-based content features a unique emphasis on levels of care, from health promotion to acute intervention to ambulatory care, along with a strong focus on essential pathophysiology review Clear delineation of nursing care and interprofessional collaborative care makes it easy to identify key nursing responsibilities and how to collaborate effectively with other members of the healthcare team In-text learning aids include unique Pathophysiology Maps, Check Your Practice questions, Biologic Sex Considerations boxes, Genetics in Clinical Practice boxes, Interprofessional Care boxes, Promoting Health Equity boxes, Promoting Population Health boxes, and much more True-to-life case studies help you understand and apply key content and develop your clinical judgment for safe, effective clinical practice in the care of adult patients UPDATED content throughout reflects the latest research evidence and national and international guidelines ENHANCED coverage emphasizes the development of clinical judgment and preparation for the Next-Generation NCLEX® exam STRONGER integration of nursing concepts incorporates key concepts from the AACN Essentials, the 2020-2030 Future of Nursing Report, and Healthy People 2030 NEW chapters address social determinants of health (SDH), caring for LGBTQ+ patients, and supporting ventilation GREATER focus on applying clinical judgment includes multiple patient case studies, including unit-ending cases ENHANCED Pathophysiology Maps feature a more prominent, colorful design NEW COVID-19 disease heading highlights updates on neurologic sequelae and long COVID REVISED introductory chapter incorporates the 2021 AACN Essentials and the “Spheres of Care” terminology SIMPLIFIED coverage of topics such as “equality” versus “equity” focuses on health disparities and addresses social determinants of health REFOCUSED cultural content emphasizes cultural humility instead of cultural competence STREAMLINED index and references include lists with QR codes for easy online access INCREASED focus on diversity in illustrations and images ensures more representative provider and patient photos