- Six new chapters — Biliary and Pancreatic Obstruction, Depression and Cognitive Dysfunction, Dyspnea and Airway Obstruction, GI Obstruction, Heart Failure, and Spiritual Distress — keep you up to date with the latest advances in oncology nursing. - Evidence-based rationales in the nursing interventions help you apply the latest research findings to actual practice. - Each chapter includes a new section on pathophysiology to help you understand the physiologic processes associated with each oncologic complication.
Look no further for quick, complete answers to questions such as which laboratory tests to order or what the results might mean. Laboratory Tests And Diagnostic Procedures, 5th Edition covers more tests than any other reference of its kind, with over 900 lab tests and diagnostic procedures in all. In Part I, you'll find a unique, alphabetical list of hundreds of diseases, conditions, and symptoms, including the tests and procedures most commonly used to confirm or rule out a suspected diagnosis. Part II presents key information on virtually every laboratory and diagnostic test available. All test entries are up-to-date, concise, complete, and consistently presented, making this resource the perfect choice for students or practitioners who need fast, accurate information on diagnostic tests. Over 600 diseases and symptoms are listed in Part I, with the most relevant tests identified for each. More than 900 laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures are included in Part II, more than any other reference! Organized alphabetically, with printed A-to-Z thumb tabs that make it easy to turn to appropriate sections in the book. Alternative test names and acronyms are cross-referenced to help you quickly find what you're looking for. Tests for toxic substances are included, along with Panic Level Symptoms and Treatment for dangerously elevated levels. Age and gender-specific norms are provided, giving you complete lifespan coverage. Risks and Contraindications are highlighted to help you safeguard your patients and provide effective care. Minimum volumes for blood samples are included, helping you diagnose patients for whom blood preservation is essential. You'll also see whether blood specimens can be drawn during hemodialysis. Special consent form requirements are indicated for appropriate tests. Guidance for client and family teaching helps you offer useful instruction concerning test preparation and follow-up care. 12 new test entries present the latest tests and procedures available, including: Procalcitonin; Calcium scoring; Vascular endothelial growth factor; Cerebral near-infrared spectroscopy; RD1 interferon assays for tuberculosis; and OraQuick rapid HIV test. Larger trim size and improved design make vital information easier to locate.
Part of the popular Saunders Nursing Survival Guide series, this book prepares you to manage the most common health care problems you'll see in critical care, trauma, or emergency settings. Each chapter is organized from the most immediate and life-threatening conditions to less emergent critical care conditions. Its lighthearted, cartoon-filled approach simplifies difficult concepts, covering each body system in terms of current practice standards. - Consistent headings break content into four succinct areas of review: What (subject) IS, What You NEED TO KNOW, What You DO, and Do You UNDERSTAND? - Clinical terms and shorthand expressions are highlighted, exposing you to terminology used in the hospital setting. - A color insert illustrates concepts and principles of critical care and emergency nursing, including various complications - Mnemonic devices aid your memory and interactive activities help you learn, with exercises including fill in the blank, matching, word jumbles, true/false, and crossword puzzles. - Special icons help you focus on vital information: - Take Home Points help you prepare for clinical rotations. - Caution notes alert you to dangerous conditions and how to avoid them. - Lifespan notes point out age-related variations in signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and patient teaching. - Culture notes cite possible variations related to a patient's cultural background. - Web links direct you to Internet resources for additional research and study. - What You WILL LEARN learning objectives help you identify quickly the content covered and goals for each chapter. - NCLEX"¥ examination-style review questions at the end of each chapter allow you to test your understanding of content and practice for the Boards. - Cartoon characters with brief captions help to better explain difficult concepts. - Margin notes are streamlined for ease of use and effectiveness. - Content updates reflect current practice and emergent situations, including increased focus on disaster preparedness, code management, updated ACLS guidelines, and hypertension.
- Follows current TJC and ISMP safety recommendations. - Answer key is new to this edition and provides immediate feedback for practice problems. - Features the latest drug information in practice problems and photographs.
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