**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