" The 12th edition of Lewis?s Medical-Surgical Nursing served as the foundation of Lewis?s Adult Health Nursing I & II, Fifth South Asia Edition, which offers a thorough, authentic approach to medical-surgical nursing or adult health nursing in a clear, approachable manner for students. This fifth South Asia edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate the most current information in a format that is easy to learn and practice. Not just a textbook, this edition is a reference for essential information needed by the students for preparing for all international nursing examinations. Additionally, it can serve as a vital companion in clinics, operating rooms, and emergency settings to standardize patient care in all settings. Key features ? Unmatched Pedagogical Structure: 20 different types of tables and boxes run across the chapters to round out the coverage of every topic. The book contains more than 700 tables and boxes in all, in addition to more than 60 accurate, precise, step-by-step nursing care plans. ? Profusely Illustrated Content: More than 800 multicolor, self-explanatory illustrations, flowcharts, and concept maps illustrate the key concepts. ? Practical Application: Case studies followed by questions help you put your learning to practical use. ? Be Ready for Exams: The only medical-surgical nursing textbook to have exam-oriented questions selected from previous years? exam papers, along with NCLEX? questions to help students prepare for exams."