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Labor and Delivery Nursing, Second Edition

A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

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Labor and Delivery Nursing, Second Edition

A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

Praise for the First Edition: “Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book—a must for any new grad going into labor and delivery. I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor." -Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCE Former Director, The Family Birth Center Culpeper Regional Hospital Lignum, VA "The best one-stop reference book for the experienced and novice Labor and Delivery RN....Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN's -- for RN's." -Garla DeWall, RNC Presbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center Albuquerque, New Mexico The clinically oriented guide to nursing care during childbirth is distinguished by its strong focus on evidence-based practice as well as its engaging style and user-friendly format. It reviews the nursing process from admission to delivery focusing on proper surveillance and care, comprehensive data acquisition, interpretation, and teamwork. The second edition continues to help labor and delivery nurses make wise decisions in the delivery room, optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes. It clearly explains the stages and phases of labor, delivery, and pain assessment and management—all supported by proven research. This text provides authoritative guidance on intervention options, creating patient-centered care plans, and improving communication with other members of the obstetrics team. New to the Second Edition: Proper analysis of the partograph to facilitate appropriate patient interventions Updated information about clinical pelvimetry New information on psyche, including the religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of care Setting priorities in triage and care related to postpartum hemorrhage Identification of “myths” related to childbirth Individualized patient care related to fetal distress and nonreassuring fetal status Oxytocin infusion and its relationship to permanent Erb’s palsy and autism Updated information on technology, including connectivity between smart IV pumps and the EMR How to distinguish functional from mechanical dystocia and intervene to enhance fetal and maternal safety Key Features: Applies to nursing care of childbearing clients world-wide Focuses on evidence-based practices Written in engaging, easy-to-understand style for new nurses, seasoned practitioners, and nurses seeking certification Enhances effective decision-making to optimize patient care and outcomes Replete with informative references, relevant graphics, and review questions Incorporates research to clearly explain concepts and best practices Provides orientation fundamentals, checklists, and log charts

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Labor and Delivery Nursing

Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

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Labor and Delivery Nursing

Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book-a must for any new grad going into labor and deliveryÖ.I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor." Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCE Former Director, The Family Birth Center Culpeper Regional Hospital Lignum, VA "The best one stop reference book for the experienced and noviced Labor and Delivery RN....Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN's -- for RN's." Garla DeWall, RNC Presbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center Albuquerque, New Mexico Labor and delivery nursing requires critical thinking, constant caring, teamwork, and communication. As the first line of defense to prevent injury, labor and delivery nurses take on some of the most difficult and trying challenges in the delivery room. Murray and Huelsmann present this clinically oriented guide to help labor and delivery nurses make wise decisions in the delivery room. The authors provide a wealth of insight on how to maximize both maternal and fetal outcomes. This book provides authoritative guidance on intervention options, creation of patient-centered plans of care, and improved communication with other members of the obstetrics team. Special Features: Explains the stages and phases of delivery, pain management, patient assessment, and much more Features references, relevant graphics, skills checklists, and review questions at the end of each section Useful for RNs new to the field, seasoned practitioners looking for updated methods and data, and nurses preparing for certification and licensure With this book, nurses will gain the confidence and competence to approach labor and delivery challenges with care and efficiency.

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Labor and Delivery Nursing, Second Edition

A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

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A Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

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Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

By: Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC

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Guide to Evidence-Based Practice

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Essentials of Fetal Monitoring

By: Patricia Romo, MSN, CNM, RNC,Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC,Dr. Michelle L. Murray, PhD, RNC,Nanci Koperski, RNC, MBA, MHSA, LNCC

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Essentials of Fetal Monitoring

By: Patricia Romo, MSN, CNM, RNC,Michelle Murray, PhD, RNC,Gayle Huelsmann, BSN, RNC,Dr. Michelle L. Murray, PhD, RNC,Nanci Koperski, RNC, MBA, MHSA, LNCC

This comprehensive guide to fetal monitoring, now in its fourth edition, provides an exhaustive compilation of up-to-date knowledge on the signs of fetal well-being and compromise obtained from FHR monitoring. Newly revised and updated, it features two new chapters on monitoring maternal heart rate patterns and legal issues involved in care, new fetal monitor "strips," and updated visual materials, references and resources. This book is an invaluable companion for labor and delivery nurses, nurse midwives, and maternal-child and family nurses. Key Features Covers systematic assessment of the pregnant patient Addresses external and internal fetal and maternal monitoring Includes a step-by-step guide to fetal monitoring equipment and procedures Contains detailed reproductions of actual fetal monitor tracings Clarifies differences between maternal and fetal heart rate patterns Includes NICHD definitions as alternative terminology for documentation Identifies ineffective actions that can delay timely interventions Sets forth legal issues Provides skill-testing exercises This hands-on workbook, designed for long-term and frequent use, is of value for any nurse currently working in a labor and delivery setting as well as those entering the field.

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