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Fundamentals of Nursing, 8/E presents the fundamentals of nursing care within the framework of the nursing process. 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.
| ISBN | 0131889338 | | Part volume | Clinical Handbook | | ISBN13 | 9780131889330
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Pearson Education (US) | | Weight (grammes) | 193 | | Imprint | Prentice Hall | | Published in | Upper Saddle River | | Format | Paperback | | Previous ISBN | 9780131128583 | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2007 | | Height (mm) | 178 | | Library of Congress | 2007014298 | | Width (mm) | 102 | | DEWEY | 610.73 | | Spine width (mm) | 14 | | DEWEY edition | DC23 | | Academic level | Professional / Scholarly | | Pages | 272 | |
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Preface viii Introduction ix Reviewers xvii UNIT 1 FUNDAMENTAL NURSING A. Components of the Nursing Process 2 B. Aspects of Delegation 4 C. Communication Guidelines 7 UNIT 2 ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS A. Nursing Health History 18 B. Methods of Examining 24 C. Vital Signs 26 D. Physical Health Examination 31 E. Nursing Diagnoses 57 UNIT 3 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION A. Safety Guidelines 66 B. Clinical Guidelines 72 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 72 2. Individualizing Care for Clients with Pain 78 3. Respiratory Function 81 4. Tube Feedings 85 5. Urinary Elimination 89 6. Fecal Elimination 93 7. Presurre Areas 96 8. Healing Wounds 104 9. Postoperative Period 106 C. Teaching and Learning Guidelines 110 D. Medications 116 UNIT 4 DOCUMENTATION AND EVALUATION A. Charting Guidelines 130 B. SOAP Format 133 C. Evaluation 136 UNIT 5 QUICK REFERENCE A. Standard Precautions and Infection Control Strategies 140 B. Common abbreviations and "Do Not Use" Abbreviations 148 C. Medical Terminology: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes 152 D. Weight and Volume conversions and Equivalents 159 E. Laboratory Values 161 1. Table A: Complete Clood Count with Clinical Implications 162 2. Table B: Common Blood Chemistry Tests with Clinical Implications 167 3. Table C: Serum Electrolytes 174 4. Table D: Arterial Blood Gases 177 5. Table E: Urine Chemistry 178 F. Common Diagnostic Studies 183 G. Nursing Interventions for Endoscopic Examinations 185 H. Studies of the Gastrointestinal Tract 190 I. Studies of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts 192 J. Radiographic Studies: Intravenous Pyelography, Angiography, Myelography 195 K. Key Information About Vitamins 198 L. Key Information About Minerals 203 M. Key Information About Trace Minerals 205 N. Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations, 2006 208 O. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule-United States, 2006-2007 209 Glossary 211 Index 245
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