* UNIQUE! CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY RELATED TO THE NEXT GENERATION NCLEX® EXAM (NGN) are introduced in the Preface and integrated throughout to help you prepare for the new exam. All questions for the NGN are highlighted with a special icon for quick reference. * UPDATED! CONTENT REFLECTS THE LATEST EVIDENCE-BASED CLINICAL PRACTICE, including national and international treatment guidelines and the latest guidelines for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. * NEW! ADDITIONAL CASE STUDIES AND EXPANDED CONTENT IN KEY AREAS includes breastfeeding, obstetric emergency (umbilical cord prolapse or abruptio placentae) with emergency C-section, sickle cell pain crisis, and head/neck trauma with tracheostomy. * EXPANDED PHARMACOLOGY CONTENT reflects the importance of a clear understanding of drug therapy on patient safety. * ADDITIONAL ILLUSTRATIONS AND EXPANDED USE OF IMAGE-RELATED QUESTION TYPES visually reinforce the material, while also promoting clinical utility and patient diversity in a sensitive and clinically relevant way. * ENHANCED INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION CONTENT emphasizes the importance of identifying opportunities for collaboration with other health professions.