Clinical Handbook for Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, Process, and Practice

Name: Clinical Handbook for Kozier and Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts, Process, and Practice
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ISBN: 9780131889330

ISBN-10: 0131889338

ISBN-13: 9780131889330

Edition: 8th 2008

Authors: Audrey Berman, Shirlee Snyder, Glenora Erb, Barbara J. Kozier

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Fundamentals of Nursing, 8/Epresents the fundamentals of nursing care within the framework of the nursing process.nbsp; This corresponding Clinical Handbook is the perfect companion resource to Kozier,Fundamentals of Nursing, 8 e/.It is ideal for quick reference or for use during clinical. An accessible writing style presents all the material essential for mastery.A Quick Reference unit provides a refresher of routinely encountered topics. Subsequent units are organized according to the steps of the nursing process providing the essentials of Assessment & Diagnosis, Planning & Implementation, and Documentation & Evaluation.For Nurses and Health Care Professionals

Book details

List price: $26.95
Edition: 8th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/27/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 272
Size: 4.00" wide x 7.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English



Preface


Introduction


Reviewers



Fundamental Nursing



Components of the Nursing Process



Aspects of Delegation



Communication Guidelines



Assessment and Diagnosis



Nursing Health History



Methods of Examining



Vital Signs



Physical Health Examination



Nursing Diagnoses



Planning and Implementation



Safety Guidelines



Clinical Guidelines



Fluid and Electrolyte Balance



Individualizing Care for Clients with Pain



Respiratory Function



Tube Feedings



Urinary Elimination



Fecal Elimination



Pressure Areas



Healing Wounds



Postoperative Period



Teaching and Learning Guidelines



Medications



Documentation and Evaluation



Charting Guidelines



SOAP Format



Evaluation



Quick Reference



Standard Precautions and Infection Control Strategies



Common Abbreviations and "Do Not Use" Abbreviations



Medical Terminology: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes



Weight and Volume Conversions and Equivalents



Laboratory Values



Table A: Complete Blood Count with Clinical Implications



Table B: Common Blood Chemistry Tests with Clinical Implications



Table C: Serum Electrolytes



Table D: Arterial Blood Gases



Table E: Urine Chemistry



Common Diagnostic Studies



Nursing Interventions for Endoscopic Examinations



Studies of the Gastrointestinal Tract



Studies of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts



Radiographic Studies: Intravenous Pyelography, Angiography, Myelography



Key Information about Vitamins



Key Information about Minerals



Key Information about Trace Minerals



Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations, 2006



Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule-United States, 2006-2007


Glossary


Index