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Book SynopsisDeep brain stimulation programming (DBS) continues to grow as an effective therapy for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, helping patients reach optimal control of their disorder. With the technique finding so much success, the next question is how to make the complexities of post-operative programming cost-effective, especially when traditional medications and treatments can no longer do the job. The second edition of Deep Brain Stimulation Programming is fully revised and up-to-date with the latest technologies and focuses on post-operative programing, which no other text does. This book provides programmers with a foundation of the brain as an electrical device, focusing on the mechanisms by which neurons respond to electrical stimulation, how to control the stimulation and the regional anatomy, and the many variations that influence a patient''s response to DBS. Dr. Montgomery explores new techniques of programming; including those based on stimulation frequenTrade ReviewThis work is a comprehensive treatise of many of the theoretical and practical aspects of the application of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). It spans the fundamental principles of electrical stimulation, electrophysiology and neuroanatomical considerations and outlines an approach to programming DBS at the most commonly utilized targets for Parkinson's disease. The book will be of value to practitioners who treat patients with DBS providing important key background knowledge and a practical path towards tackling the challenges of choosing optimal stimulation parameters for these patients." * Andres M. Lozano, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FRSC, FCAHS, Dan Family Professor and Chairman in Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada *As we become a bionic generation there is a large knowledge gap in programming deep brain stimulation devices. Dr. Montgomery's book addresses the principles of electrophysiology and the details of the pertinent brain regional anatomy. Dr. Montgomery helps the reader to identify and to utilize critical information to guide effective and efficient DBS programming. This is a must read, especially for new generation of health care professionals involved in the care of DBS patients. * Michael S. Okun, MD, Adelaide Lackner Professor and Chairman of Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Abbreviations Chapter 1. Introduction The Fundamentals Still Pertain Principles of Effective and Efficient Programming The Basis of DBS Effects Chapter 2. Principles of DBS Electronics Electricity Electronics Note Regarding Impedances Chapter 3. Principles of Electrophysiology Therapeutic Mechanisms versus Delivery of Therapy The Neuron Neuronal Electronics Voltage Gated Ionic Conductance Channels and Action Potentials Downstream Secondary Issues Chapter 4. Controlling the Flow of Electrical Charges Orientation of the Lines of Electrical Force Orthodromic and Antidromic Conduction of Action Potentials Axon Diameter Electrode Configurations Current Intensity in Monopolar and Bipolar Electrode Configurations Segmented DBS Leads Chapter 5. DBS Safety The Range of Safety Concerns Injury Secondary to Electricity Medical Complications Adverse Effects Related to Activation of Neural Networks The Potential Psychosocial Consequences of DBS Chapter 6. Nervous System Responses to DBS Knowledge of Nervous System Responses versus Knowledge of Therapeutic Mechanisms Effects Mediated by Voltage-Gated Ionic Conductance Channels in the Neuronal Membrane Post-Hyperpolarization Rebound Excitation, Depolarization Blockade, and Neurotransmitter Exhaustion Dissociation of Effects on Action Potential Initiating Segment, Dendrites, and Cell Bodies Network Effects of DBS Critically Important Caveats Concerning Interpretation of Nervous System Responses to DBS Reentry Propagations and Resonance Synchronization Among Neurons Interactions Between DBS Pulse in Intrinsic Neuronal Mechanisms Effects on Behaviorally Related Intrinsic Neuronal Dynamic Temporal Evolution of Nervous System Responses Chapter 7. DBS Effects on Motor Control Orchestration of Motor Unit Activities Orchestration of Motor Unit Recruitment and De-Recruitment over Different Time Scales Lessons to be Learned Chapter 8. Pathophysiological Mechanisms The Globus Pallidus Interna Rate Theory Excessively High Beta Oscillations Excessive Synchronization of Neuronal Activities Excessive Bursting The Systems Oscillators Theory Chapter 9. Approaches to Programming Battery Life DBS Contact Nomenclature Prior to DBS Programming When to Program DBS Conceptual Approaches The Growing Importance of Monopolar Surveys Detection of a Response is Critical Programming for Optimal Benefit in the Absence of Adverse Effects Programming to Prevent Adverse Effects Exiting the DBS Programming Session Chapter 10. Clinical Assessments Clinical Assessments by Disease Clinical Assessment of Corticospinal and Corticobulbar Stimulation Clinical Assessment of Speech, Language and Swallowing Hints to Clinical Evaluations Chapter 11. Approach to Subthalamic Nucleus Regional Anatomy of the Subthalamic Nucleus Adverse Effects Created by the Position of the DBS Lead Relative to the STN Approach to STN DBS for Parkinson's Disease Chapter 12. Approach to Globus Pallidus Internal Regional Anatomy of the Globus Pallidus Internal (GPi) Segment Adverse Effects Resulting from the Position of the DBS Lead Relative to the GPi Approaches to GPi DBS for Parkinson's Disease Treating Dystonia with DBS of the Globus Pallidus Interna Treating Hyperkinetic Disorders Chapter 13. Approach to Thalamic DBS Regional Anatomy of the Ventral Intermediate Thalamus Adverse Effects Resulting from the Position of the DBS Lead Relative to the Ventral Effects of DBS on Speech and Swallowing An Approach to Thalamic DBS for Tremor Chapter 14. Algorithm for Selecting Electrode Configurations and Stimulation Parameters Chapter 15. Helpful Programming Hints Use of Constant-Voltage DBS (to be discouraged) Conduct a Monopolar Survey Always Increase the Voltage to Clarify Any Side Effects Check Therapeutic Impedances on Commercial IPGs Confirm that the Parameters under Patient Control are within Safe Limits Systematically Document all Clinical Responses to all DBS Stimulation Parameters and Electrode Configurations Always Reset Counters and Trouble-Shoot Inconsistent Responses Advise Patents, Family Members and Caregivers to Take Their DBS Controlling Devices with Them to Emergency Rooms or Doctor's Visits Be Patient and Persistent! When in Doubt, Turn the Pulse Generator Off and Wait Trouble Shooting Chapter 16. Oscillator Basics Chapter 17. Discrete Neural Oscillators Importance of Neural Oscillators in Nervous System Function Continuous harmonic oscillators Discrete Oscillators Single Reentrant Discrete Oscillator Interactions Among Discrete Oscillators Discrete Neural Oscillators Oscillators with multiple realistic neurons The Systems (Discrete) Oscillators Theory Appendix of Supplemental Material Glossary References

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated resource helps teachers and caregivers address the challenges of caring for children with chronic health conditions and special health care needs in child care and school settings. The health issues covered include chronic illnesses, acute situations, and selected developmental and behavioral problems, with a special emphasis on children with special health care needs. More than 50 quick reference sheets on specific conditions provide teachers and caregivers with guidance on how to help at a glance. New quick reference sheets include Childhood Obesity, Eczema, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Food Allergies, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and more. The guide addresses topics with universal relevancy such as Care Plan development and implementation, medication administration, emergency planning, and handling symptoms that develop while on-site. Also included are ready-to-use sample forms, letters, and Care Plans, for easy implementation.Trade Review Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools has been selected as one of Doody’s Core Titles® “This is an excellent, practical, quick reference for preparing care plans for children with chronic health needs (chronic illness. developmental problems) who are in child care and school. I highly recommend this valuable resource to all who are involved in the preparation of care plans for these children.” — Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Safe and Appropriate Care of Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 2: Background Chapter 3: The Treatment Team: Partners in Caring for Children With Chronic Health Needs Chapter 4: Care Plans Chapter 5: Care Plan Implementation Strategies for Teachers and Caregivers Chapter 6: Medication Administration Issues Chapter 7: Handling Symptoms That Develop While a Child Is in Child Care or School Chapter 8: Planning for Emergencies Chapter 9: Transportation Issues Chapter 10: How to Use the Quick Reference Sheets Chapter 11: Quick Reference Sheets Abnormal Immunity: An Overview Allergic Skin Conditions Allergies: An Overview Anaphylaxis Asthma Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Bleeding Disorders: An Overview Cancer Celiac Disease (Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy or Celiac Sprue) Cerebral Palsy (CP) Childhood Obesity Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Developmental Delay Diabetes Down Syndrome Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) Ehler-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Food Allergies Fragile X Syndrome Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastrostomy Tubes Hearing Loss and Deafness/Hard of Hearing Heart Conditions: An Overview Heart Conditions: Nonstructural Heart Defects: Structural Hepatitis Hip Problems (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease, and Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis [SCFE]) HIV Infection Hydrocephalus and Shunts Immune Thrombocytopenia Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Kidney and Other Urinary Tract Problems Marfan Syndrome Mitochondrial Disorders Muscular Dystrophy Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Neurofibromatosis (NF) and Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Preterm Newborns (Preemies): An Overview Seizures, Febrile Seizures, Nonfebrile (Epilepsy) Short-Stature Conditions Sickle Cell Disease Special Diets and Inborn Errors of Metabolism Spina Bifida Spleen Problems Tracheostomy Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Turner Syndrome Vesicostomy Visual Impairments Chapter 11: Sample Documents and Forms Glossary Additional Resources Index

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Book SynopsisKnown for its impeccably accurate drug content and proven nursing process approach, Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, is developed by nurses for nurses, delivering the pharmacologic foundation and clinical judgment skills essential for success on the NCLEX-PN® and in today’s nursing practice. Written with client outcomes in mind, this bestselling text not only helps students learn about drugs and their effects on real people, but also teaches students how to effectively relay this information to clients. Straightforward, simplified language makes complex concepts accessible, and a focus on practical application ultimately strengthens adherence to treatment strategies for optimal client outcomes. The extensively updated 12th Edition reflects the latest approaches to basic principles and the nurse’s role in medication management, including in-depth coverage of the drug approval process, drug administration, the use of drugs in pain management, and more. Accompanied by powerful online resources — such as videos, NCLEX-PN-style review questions, and drug monographs — it’s the perfect resource to hone students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and prepare them for clinical success.

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know about caring for patients—in a succinct easy-to-understand "must-have" guide! Put information on more than 240 diseases and disorders at your fingertips. Clear, comprehensive discussions of pathophysiology—with rationales in the test and intervention sections—help you deliver effective care with confidence.Nursing students’ must-have.“If you’re in a nursing program, this book will help you tremendously! Some books are lengthy but this one will get right to the point and the info you need to be successful!”—Chris G., Online ReviewerMost helpful HESI, ATI and NCLEX study material.“Best for studying and understanding content. A must-use when studying for standardized tests…and licensing exams such as the NCLEX.”—Chelle, Online ReviewerWonderful reference book.“The quick reference nature of this book tells me what I need to know and do as a nurse in a matter of a few pages.”—Bran, Online Reviewer REVISED & UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed coverage for each disorder, including causes ÿ pertinent physical and psychosocial findings ÿ primary nursing diagnoses ÿ and collaborative and independent nursing interventions UPDATED! Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) for each disorder, plus documentation information on average length of stay and home healthcare guidelines NEW! How to handle COVID/infectious diseases and pandemics in the sections on ‘Global Health Considerations’ and ‘Evidence-Based Practice and Health Policy’ NEW! ‘Health Disparities and Sexual and Gender Minority Health’ section with new considerations for LGBTQ+ community Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) for each disorder The primary nursing diagnosis for each disease and disorder Diagnostic tables that make test results easy to reference The genetic basis of the diseases and disorders The physiology of the disorders and how it related to risks and complications Collaborative and independent interventions Pharmacological tables outlining the dosages, mechanisms of action, and rationales for the drugs most commonly used for a disorder Separate headings for psychosocial issues Outlines for required documentation Home care and discharge guidelines and patient teaching checklists Evidence-based practice section Global health considerations that reflect issues that transcend national borders Table of Contents Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm through Burns… Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Abdominal Trauma Abortion, Spontaneous Abruptio Placentae Acid-Base Imbalances: Metabolic Acidosis and Alkalosis Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Acromegaly Acute Adrenal Crisis Acute Alcohol Intoxication Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison's Disease) Air Embolism Alcohol Withdrawal Allergic Purpura Alzheimer's Disease Amputation Amyloidosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Anaphylaxis Angina Pectoris Anorectal Abscess and Fistula Anorexia Nervosa Aortic Insufficiency Aortic Stenosis Aplastic Anemia Appendicitis Arterial Occlusive Disease Asthma Atelectasis Atrial Dysrhythmias Basal Cell Epithelioma Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Hypertrophy) Bladder Cancer Blood Transfusion Reaction Bone Cancer Botulism Brain Cancer Breast Cancer Bronchiolitis (Respiratory Syncytial Viral Infection) Bronchitis Bulimia Nervosa BurnsAnd, continuing with diseases and disorders Calculi, Renal through Volvulus.

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Book SynopsisTrusted for more than 50 years to prepare LPN/LVN students for safe, effective practice, Rosdahl’s Textbook of Basic Nursing, 12th Edition, has been thoroughly updated to reflect current medical and nursing practices and deliver the foundational understanding and skills for success on the NCLEX-PN® and beyond. Based on the latest NCLEX-PN framework, this engaging, comprehensive text features short chapters that make content accessible and easy to digest, dynamic photos and illustrations that reinforce essential concepts, and an expansive suite of practice-oriented, mastery-focused learning tools — both in the text and online — that strengthen students’ exam preparation and ensure a confident transition to clinical practice. Additional hands-on practice available in a companion Workbook completes the perfect learning package to meet the needs of today’s LPN/LVN students.

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Book SynopsisDelivering a comprehensive, case-based approach drawn from real-world nursing scenarios, Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing: A Case-Based Approach, 2nd Edition, brings patient-based care practices to life to help students master concepts, retain information, and think like nurses—whether they’re applying clinical judgment on the Next Generation NCLEX® or ensuring optimal care in clinical practice. In-depth case studies threaded throughout the text introduce essential clinical content and reinforce the clinical relevance of key concepts by immersing students in patient-based narratives accompanied by engaging learning aids, quizzes, and application exercises that challenge students to apply what they’ve learned. Unit I confidently prepares students for clinicals, familiarizing them with preconception-to-postpartum care of individuals with common pregnancy-related pathologies and sequelae. Units II-IV detail uncomplicated pregnancies, high-risk conditions, and women’s health, incorporating recurring patient encounters to encourage empathy, stimulate learning, and reinforce understanding. Now even more approachable, this extensively revised 2nd Edition employs bias-free, gender-neutral language and a holistic emphasis on inclusivity and diversity to strengthen students’ cultural competence and ensure culturally sensitive patient care. Updated content empowers students with the latest coverage of COVID-19 and gender-affirming care, as well as new and enhanced learning features that reinforce essential nursing competencies and help students make a confident transition to clinical practice.

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Book SynopsisThis essential textbook on dementia care introduces the knowledge that nurses need, including the evidence base for practice and the guidance to transfer this newly acquired knowledge into everyday practice. Each of the 25 chapters are written by experts in the field of dementia care and are grounded in thoroughly researched, up-to-date evidence, have a direct bearing to nurse practice, and use case studies to give examples of application of the evidence to practice.It begins by introducing dementia as a diagnosis, a syndrome, and a set of diseases, signs and symptoms. It then deals with various principles that underpin dementia care, including person-centred care, behaviours that challenge, risk management, and understanding relationships affected by dementia. Finally, it assesses dementia care across a range of care settings, such as primary care, care homes, domiciliary care, acute hospital, and hospice services.Trade ReviewIt is far too easy to include 'dementia' in the nursing curriculum for student nurses and in CPD programmes for nurses, but it is quite another to ensure engagement with the diverse and complex needs of persons living with dementia and those affected by it. This book for nurses and nursing students should be the 'go to' resource in ensuring that all nurses have a sound starting point for understanding how to meet people living with dementia as 'persons' with all their diversity and complexity - just like the rest of us! -- Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of the Divisions of Nursing, Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapies, Queen Margaret University, ScotlandThis book is a valuable resource on best practice care for people with dementia. Its accessible chapters, authored by experts in the field, summarise the contemporary evidence-base and present practical case examples on a wide range of essential topics from diagnosis to end of life care. -- Professor Claire Surr, Director of the Centre for Dementia Research, Leeds Beckett UniversityTable of Contents1. What is Dementia? - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 2. Diagnosis of dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 3. Medical treatment and management of patients with dementia - Tom Dening and MB Sandilyn; 4. Diagnosis and support for younger people with dementia - Hilda Hayo; 5. Best practice in caring for adults with dementia and learning disabilities - Chris Knifton; 6. Person-centred dementia care - Caroline Baker; 7. Person-centred communication - Jan Leeks; 8. Psychosocial approaches to behaviours that challenge - Esme Moniz-Cook; 9. Ethical issues in caring for a person with dementia - Julian Hughes and Aileen Beatty; 10. Using risk management to promote person-centred dementia care - Charlotte Clarke and Sarah Rynas; 11. Safeguarding - Jill Manthorpe and Stephen Martineau; 12. Sexuality in dementia - Jane Youell; 13. Supporting decision making in dementia - Jill Manthorpe; 14. Advance care planning in dementia - Karen Harrison-Dening; 15. Spirituality and dementia care - Helen Scott; 16. Supporting family and carers of people with dementia - Zena Aldridge; 17. Multi morbidity and frailty in dementia - Frances Bunn and Claire Goodman; 18. Delirium and dementia - Angela Moore; 19. Pain in dementia - Liz Sampson; 20. Pallaitive and end of life care in dementia - Karen Harrison Dening; 21. Care of people with dementia in the community - Jo Moriarty; 22. Care of people with dementia in a primary care setting - Steve Iliffe; 23. Caring for people with dementia in the acute hospital setting - Katie Featherstone and Andrew Northcott; 24. Care of people with dementia in the care home setting - Caroline Baker; 25. Caring for people with dementia in a hospice setting - Sharron Tolman

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Book SynopsisWhat you do really does matter! This book is a must read for nursing home administrators, directors of nursing, and others in leadership positions in long-term care. It offers practical, commonsense, easy-to-implement approaches that will yield immediate positive results. It also serves as a wake-up call to leaders who doubt their impact and as an affirmation to leaders who struggle daily to do a good job. Let Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care open the door to new possibilities and set your organisation on a better course. Too often long-term care leaders feel overwhelmed by regulatory, financial, and corporate constraints and succumb to the myth that staff turnover is an inevitable cost of doing business. This book debunks this myth, revealing the powerful link between staff satisfaction and successful organisational performance that delivers high quality, high census, good surveys, and a healthy bottom line. Based on extensive on-the-ground experience with implementing and guiding hundreds of nursing homes through successful organisational transformations, the authors offer advice and wisdom that can make your organisation more successful, efficient and stable, whether it is currently struggling or thriving. Just a few of the take-home lessons from your this constructive guide include how to Get and keep the right staff, including how to identify ""triple crown winners"" Reduce staff stress and promote solid teamwork Build a positive chain of leadership that brings out the best in the staff Convert money now spent on turnover into resources to support stability Improve corporate support with an instructive ""Stop Doing List"" Use quality improvement and culture change practices to achieve high performance Increase staff, family, and resident satisfaction Make a meaningful impact as a leader Watch these benefits unfold right before your eyes in one of the most unique features of this book: a journal documenting administrator David Farrell’s experience turning around a nursing home that was by all measures doing poorly. Through his difficulties, triumphs, tragedies, and everyday experiences, see how better outcomes are attainable by focusing on leadership practices that make a difference. Widely recognised as experts in the long-term care field, the authors of Meeting the Leadership Challenge in Long-Term Care combine their years of experience in nursing home leadership and management to create a resource that can transform how long-term care facilities are run.2012 National Mature Media Award (Bronze Award Winner)

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Book SynopsisYou have cancer, and you need the help and support of your spouse and family more than ever. I Have Cancer, Now What? includes information on how to overcome the shock and fear of diagnosis, how to talk to your spouse and extended family, how to consult on what you want from your doctors, where and how your family can give you support, the transition of normal household duties and how to manage those, the real costs of cancer, both financial and emotional, what you need from your spouse and family emotionally and physically, including romance, how to manage full-time jobs, and other long-term issues that will help you get the support you need.Trade Review" . . . 'What to expect when the unexpected happens.' This book is a must-read for any husband hoping to shorten their learning curve." —Leigh Neumauyer, MD, MS, Professor of Surgery, Huntsman Cancer Institute"If ever there were a handbook for negotiating the process, you have written it." —Jon M. Huntsman, Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Book SynopsisCreated specifically for today’s LPN/LVN students, Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, 5th Edition, delivers clearly written, vibrantly illustrated, clinically relevant coverage of pregnancy, birth, and pediatrics to help students master key clinical and critical thinking skills and prepare for success on the NCLEX-PN® exam and in clinical practice. Focusing on essential concepts and approaches for safe, effective practice, this proven text integrates case studies, in-patient scenarios, and outlines of appropriate nursing care focuses, outcomes, interactions, and rationales to help students best understand each patient’s overall nursing care plan. A convenient built-in workbook reinforces comprehension and practical application with engaging review questions, study activities, and critical thinking exercises at the end of each chapter, and an accompanying suite of comprehensive online resources includes NCLEX-PN-style review questions and video clips to ensure confidence on exams and a smooth transition to clinical practice.

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Book SynopsisIt is widely acknowledged that today’s dementia care needs improving, so what is holding it back? Dementia consultant Anne Ellett draws on her extensive experience in nursing homes and assisted living communities to explore answers to this question and guide professionals to real-life solutions. Filled with examples from care communities implementing innovative ideas and model programming, Ellett explores what holds back improvements in care—misinformed attitudes, staff limitations, organizational pressures, surplus safety concerns, and more—and then describes both large and small strategies for overcoming barriers and producing big changes in the lives of residents with dementia. Whether you’re a memory care professional, a person living with dementia, or a family member, you will find inspiration to focus on what can be done to help each person with memory loss have a good day, every day.Table of ContentsIntroduction Dementia Care–Why It Matters What Would We Want? Frozen Actions, Reactions, and Interactions Do No Harm Measure the Meaningful Advocacy The Real Goal of Care Best Practices For People Living with Dementia and Their Supporting Partners

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Book SynopsisHelp students make the most of the unparalleled clinical pharmacology foundation established in Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 12th Edition, with this engaging Study Guide. Featuring a wide range of learning tools, this practical companion resource delivers the review and practice opportunities students need to reinforce their knowledge and confidently prepare for the NCLEX®. This revised edition is updated throughout to reflect the latest clinical practices and perspectives presented in the textbook and integrates a wealth of approachable review questions, application exercises, and realistic clinical scenarios to clarify essential textbook concepts and cultivate students’ critical thinking and clinical judgment capabilities.

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Book SynopsisTimby’s Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts, 13th Edition, is the quintessential heart and start of a student’s nursing journey to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse. Tailored to nurture the growth of novice nursing students, this foundational text serves as a beacon of knowledge, guiding students through basic nursing theory and clinical skills acquisition. It also serves as a helpful resource for seasoned nurses seeking to re-enter the field after a hiatus, providing a comprehensive reference for honing essential skills in today’s ever-changing healthcare environment.   This text is rooted in nursing principles, emphasizing holistic care, compassion, and accountability, offering insights that resonate with educators and students. Moreover, in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this edition has been thoughtfully updated to address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s nurses, ensuring relevance and applicability in the classroom and beyond.   The 13th edition includes enhancements to enrich both the teaching and learning experience. With updated nursing diagnoses, new next-generation NCLEX®-style review questions, and dynamic illustrations to assist visual learners, every facet of the text is crafted to foster understanding and mastery of nursing.

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Book SynopsisLPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role, 6th Edition, is an essential guide, designed as a comprehensive toolkit preparing students as they cross the bridge from licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to registered nurse (RN). This text serves as a core resource as students navigate career advancement, discovering a new scope of practice.  LPN to RN Transitions: Achieving Success in Your New Role is tailored to accommodate diverse adult learning styles and settings, catering to individuals engaged in classroom collaborations, virtual discussions, or solitary study sessions. This updated edition provides a structured pathway with interactive exercises designed to propel learners toward their academic and professional objectives.   Helpful case studies in each chapter vividly depict the real-life narratives of fellow LPNs/LVNs embarking on the same educational journey. Through these compelling stories, students are empowered by the shared experiences and challenges in the transition to the RN role. In an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, this text arms students with confidence, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to lifelong learning

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I INTRODUCTION 1. Scope of Anesthesia Practice 2. Learning Anesthesia 3. Anesthesia Information Systems SECTION II PHARMACOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY 4. Basic Pharmacologic Principles 5. Clinical Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology 6. Autonomic Nervous System 7. Inhaled Anesthetics 8. Intravenous Anesthetics 9. Opioids 10. Local Anesthetics 11. Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs 12. Anesthesia Neurotoxicity SECTION III PREOPERATIVE PREPARATION AND INTRAOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 13. Preoperative Evaluation and Medication 14. Choice of Anesthetic Technique 15. Anesthesia Delivery Systems 16. Airway Management 17. Spinal, Epidural, and Caudal Anesthesia 18. Peripheral Nerve Blocks 19. Positioning and Associated Risks 20. Anesthetic Monitoring 21. Acid-Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis 22. Hemostasis 23. Fluid Management 24. Blood Therapy SECTION IV SPECIAL ANESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS 25. Cardiovascular Disease 26. Congenital Heart Disease 27. Chronic Pulmonary Disease 28. Renal, Liver, and Biliary Tract Disease 29. Nutritional, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine Disease 30. Central Nervous System Disease 31. Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 32. Orthopedics 33. Obstetrics 34. Pediatrics 35. Elderly Patients 36. Organ Transplantation 37. Outpatient Surgery 38. Anesthesia for Procedures in Non-Operating Room Locations SECTION V THE RECOVERY PERIOD 39. Postanesthesia Recovery 40. Perioperative Pain Management SECTION VI CONSULTANT ANESTHETIC PRACTICE 41. Critical Care Medicine 42. Anesthesia for Trauma 43. Natural and Human-induced Disasters 44. Chronic Pain Management 45. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 46. Operating Room Management 47. Awareness under Anesthesia 48. Quality and Patient Safety 49. Palliative Care 50. Sleep Medicine 51. Perioperative Surgical Home APPENDICES Basic Standards for Preanesthesia Care Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring Standards for Postanesthesia Care

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Book SynopsisNew OR nurses will welcome the third edition of this handy orientation-in-a-book, which distills volumes of operating room knowledge into one concise resource. Presenting complex skills and techniques in a simple and easy-to-follow format, the third edition is newly updated with AORN''s 2021 guidelines and contains new chapters on Emergency Preparedness for Disaster, and Lifelong Learning and Professional Development.This pocket-sized resource delivers current, evidence-based information in all the key areas of perioperative nursing with updated standards and techniques. Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs, this guide is organized to provide quick access to essential information on basic preparation, safety guidelines, and day-to-day practice in the OR. Beginning with surgery preparation, chapters then address the practice environment and surgical supplies, followed by basic surgical procedures.New to the Third Edition: Updated with 2021 AORN guidelines and regulatory standards Revised with new evidence-based information on surgical attire, telehealth visits, cleaning of equipment, sterile technique, use of hybrid operating rooms, anesthesia, and ACLS protocol New chapter: Emergency Preparedness for Disaster New chapter: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development Key Features: Provides essential knowledge for new nurses and their preceptors Keeps experienced perioperative nurses up to date on changing operating room standards Written in bulleted format with brief paragraphs for speedy information retrieval Includes Fast Facts boxes with self-assessment questions and clinical pearls

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Book SynopsisNote to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.Includes 6 months'' free ExamPrepConnect digital access with print purchase!Prepare for your Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) exam with OCN® Certification Practice Q&A. With more than 300 high-quality questions and comprehensive rationales based on the most recent Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC®) exam blueprint, this essential resource is designed to help you study your way: sharpen your specialty knowledge with practice Q&A organized by exam topic and strengthen your test-taking skills with the 165-question practice test. Combined, it gives you everything you need to pass the first time, guaranteed. Know that you''re ready. Know that you''ll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep. 

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Book Synopsis Issues of Cancer Survivorship brings much-needed, expert guidance to the challenges of cancer care. This all-new, standardized text fully addresses the psychosocial issues experienced by the patient and interdisciplinary collaboration, covering areas such as psychological distress, short- and long-term effects of treatments, body image issues, and family relationships. This vital guide should be read by all nurses, and is indispensable to those seeking to provide the holistic care now increasingly required in oncology services.You’ll benefit from experienced guidance through all aspects of cancer survivor care, including . . .Coverage of survivorship topics - Definition of cancer survivor; phases of cancer survivorshipCoverage of cancer management topics: Clinical manifestations of cancer treatments - Nausea, vomiting, fatigue Psychological distress - Contributing factors; anxiety; depression Screening/assessTable of ContentsContentsSection I—Understanding SurvivorshipChapter 1: SurvivorshipKathleen Pelc, MS, RN, OCNSection II—Potential Consequences of Cancer ManagementChapter 2: Symptom ManagementMaureen Cardoza, PhD, RN, CDPChapter 3: Psychological DistressDebra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BCSection III—Psychosocial Issues of Cancer SurvivorshipChapter 4: Family Relationships, Social Support, Fear of Recurrence, and FinancesMary Rzeszut, MSW, LCSWChapter 5: SpiritualityJudith A. Schreiber, PhD, RNSection IV—The Pediatric Cancer SurvivorChapter 6: Pediatric/Family Concerns Post TreatmentAnn Marie Paraszczuk, EdD, RNC, IBCLCMichelle Schaefer, RN, BSN, CPONSection V—Nursing TheoriesChapter 7: Theory of UncertaintyKristen Sethares, PhD, RN, CNEMaryellen Brisbois, PhD, RN, APHN-BCElizabeth Danells Chin, PhD, RN, ANPChapter 8: Theory of Unpleasant SymptomsAlaine Stadelman, MSN, RNChapter 9: TransitionsEun-Ok Im, PhD, MPH, RN, CNS, FAANYaelim Lee, MSN, RN, PhD (c)Chapter 10: AdaptationAkhtar Ebrahimi Ghassemi, PhD, MHC, MSN, RNChapter 11: ResilienceDebra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BCNona Holmes, DNP, APRN-BC, NP PsychiatrySection VI—Understanding the Nurse’s Role in Cancer SurvivorshipChapter 12: Oncology Clinical Nurse SpecialistsHeidi Bentos-Pereira, MSN, MBA, RN, OCNChapter 13: Oncology Nurse NavigatorsJoyce Davis, BS, RNChapter 14: Oncology Case ManagersRebecca Perez, RN, BSN, CCMChapter 15: Mental Health NursesSusan Glodstein, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BCSection VII—Collaboration With Other Health Team MembersChapter 16: Role of the Social WorkerMary Rzeszut, MSW, LCSWChapter 17: Role of the ClergyRabbi Stephanie Dickstein, LMSWRabbi/Chaplain Abraham RabinovichChapter 18: Pain and Palliative Care TeamPaula Lester, MD, FACPJessica Weinberger, MS, FNP, ACHPNSection VIII—Life After Cancer TreatmentChapter 19: When the Cloud ReturnsMaureen Cardoza, PhD, RN, CDPAppendix : Nursing DiagnosisZelda Suzan, MA, RN, CNEDebra Kantor, PhD, APRN, BCGlossarySuggested ResourcesIndexAbout the Editors

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Book SynopsisAssessing and managing pain - the primary symptom for those seeking health care - is imperative in every RN’s daily practice. Pain management nursing takes this further with its specific focus to alleviate pain, improve pain relief, optimize function, and maintain quality of life of patients across the life span and in every practice setting.The premier resource for today’s pain management nurse, this second edition is informed by ongoing advances in nursing, patient care, and the understanding of pain in its many dimensions. It addresses what every RN in this evidence-based practice specialty needs to know, including practice roles, tenets and principles, essential knowledge and skills, ethical considerations, and trends in care, education, public policy, and technology.This second edition’s 17 competency-based standards provide a framework for evaluating practice outcomes and goals and for delineating what is expected of all pain management nurses. Its scope of practice—which establishes the who, what, where, when, why, and how of their practice—is the context for applying these standards.Among the pain management and pain care topics covered are: Pathophysiology of pain in the context of each patient’s safety, pain perception and response, and biopsychosocial–spiritual needs. How each of the nine provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements can be applied in practice. Multimodal pain management options to achieve best treatment outcomes. Emerging insights from genetics and genomics into such areas as opioid metabolism and pain perception, and response to opioid analgesics. Networking, partnering and collaborating. Patient care and guidance using data from digital prescription monitoring programs and patient apps. This book is a must-have for practicing or aspiring pain management nurse, and a useful resource for interprofessional practitioners and stakeholders involved in pain care. Table of Contents Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Principles and Tenets that Guide Pain Management Nursing Practice Historical Perspective of Pain Management Nursing The Development of Pain Care and Pain Management Nursing Practice, 1974–2014 Current State of Pain Management Nursing Prevalence of Pain Management Nursing Educational Preparation in Pain Management Nursing Roles and Practice of Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Specialty for Registered Nurses Pain Resource Nurse Programs Specialty Certification Pain Management APRNs Advanced Practice Recognition Program Essential Knowledge and Skills in Pain Management Nursing Pain Management Models and Theories Basic Mechanisms of Pain Perception Provision of Pain Management Health Promotion Preservation of Safety Care Coordination Ethics in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Pain Management Nursing Trends in Care The Emerging Role of Genetics and Genomics Trends in Education: Competency-based Interprofessional Team Synchronization Trends in Technology Integrated Information Systems and Decisional Support Prescription Monitoring Program and SelfManagement Apps Trends in Public Policy Nursing Responsibilities in Current Trends Summary of the Scope of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Significance of Standards Standards of Pain Management Nursing Practice Standard 1. Assessment Standard 2. Diagnosis Standard 3. Outcomes Identification Standard 4. Planning Standard 5. Implementation Standard 5A. Coordination of Care Standard 5B. Health Teaching and Health Promotion Standard 6. Evaluation Standards of Professional Performance of Pain Management Nursing Standard 7. Ethics Standard 8. Culturally Congruent Practice Standard 9. Communication Standard 10. Collaboration Standard 11. Leadership Standard 12 Education Standard 13. Evidence-based Practice and Research Standard 14. Quality of Practice Standard 15. Professional Practice Evaluation Standard 16 Resource Utilization Standard 17. Environmental Health Glossary and Acronyms References Appendix A. Pain Management Nursing: Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2005) Index

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Book SynopsisNeonatal Care: A Compendium of AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines and Policies, 2nd Edition, provides the most recent and trustworthy recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Fetus and Newborn as well as other relevant committees, sections, and councils. This compendium contains all of the collected AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, and clinical and technical reports related to the quality care of newborns and infants. Find more than 50 different topics organized into 9 sections for easy reference, including the highly anticipated “Clinical Practice Guideline Revision: Diagnosis and Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation.” Each statement or report contains an abstract overview, a concise presentation and critique of the available data, and a summary of the findings and/or recommendations, along with a current and comprehensive bibliography.TOPICS INCLUDEDelivery and dischargeNewborn screeningHigh-risk infants and preterm birthRespiratory supportInfections and vaccinationsComplications and issuesSafe sleepSIDS and infant deathAnd more!Trade Review4-Star Doody's ReviewTable of ContentsThe TOC includes the following sections which will contain current related AAP clinical practice guidelines, policy statements, clinical reports, and technical reports: Delivery and discharge Newborn screening High-risk infant and prematurity Respiratory support Infections and vaccinations Complications and issues Safe sleep Sudden infant death syndrome, and infant death

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Book SynopsisHorizons in Cancer Research presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. This book presents the latest research in the field of cancer research, including vaccine control strategies; environmental tobacco smoke and cancer; subtypes of breast cancer; cancer stem cells; and gastrointestinal stromal tumours.

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Book SynopsisThe Johns Hopkins Manual for GI Endoscopic Nurses, Third Edition outlines nursing care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. Written with both the novice and experienced nurse in mind, this third edition provides practical tips for all basic and advanced endoscopic procedures.Dr. Anthony Kalloo is joined by Mouen Khashab and Toshunia Robinson on the third edition of this popular manual. It features up-to-date guides to new endoscopic procedures and techniques, such as fiducial placement, balloon-assisted enteroscopy, Barrett’s ablation, Spyglass cholangioscopy, and pancreatoscopy. Additional chapters cover sedation, antibiotic prophylaxis, disinfection, and the management of patients on anticoagulation medication.General guidelines for moderate sedation, equipment disinfection, and sterilisation are also discussed, as well as special considerations for patients with specific medical conditions who are undergoing endoscopy.Endoscopy nurses, gastroenterology fellows, and gastroenterology practitioners alike can use The Johns Hopkins Manual for GI Endoscopic Nurses, Third Edition’s endoscopic preparation regimens to facilitate the correct instruction of patients, reducing the likelihood of unsuccessful procedures. This spiral-bound resource also includes the definitions and indications for both common and advanced endoscopic procedures along with listings of necessary equipment.The Johns Hopkins Manual for GI Endoscopic Nurses, Third Edition is easy to read and comprehend, with photographs and illustrations replacing cumbersome long descriptions, making this the ideal reference for a nurse on the go.Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgments About The Editors Contributing Authors Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: The Changing World Of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Libbie L. Monroe, BSN, RN, CGRN; Toshunia F. Robinson, RN, BSN Chapter 2: Role Of The Endoscopy Nurse Libbie L. Monroe, BSN, RN, CGRN; Toshunia F. Robinson, RN, BSN Chapter 3: Intravenous Moderate Sedation Guidelines Claudia Guilbeau-Brand, RN, MSN, CGRN Chapter 4: Cleaning And Disinfecting Endoscopy Equipment Janet Yoder, RN, CGRN Chapter 5: Endoscopy In Patients With Specific Medical Problems Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 6: Diagnostic Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 7: EGD With Dilation For Esophageal Strictures David W. Victor III, MD Chapter 8: EGD For Hemostasis in Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Eduardo Gonzalez-Velez , MD Chapter 9: EGD for Removal of Foreign Objects and Food Bolus Eduardo Gonzalez-Velez , MD Chapter 10: EGD With Polypectomy Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 11: EGD With Narrow Band Imaging Eun Ji Shin, MD Chapter 12: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Marcia Irene Canto, MD, MHS Chapter 13: Barrett’s Ablation With RFA Eun Ji Shin, MD Chapter 14: EGD With Cryotherapy Marcia Irene Canto, MD, MHS Chapter 15: Photodynamic Therapy Marcia Irene Canto, MD, MHS Chapter 16: Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Eun Ji Shin, MD Chapter 17: Laser Therapy in the GI Tract Mouen A . Khashab, MD; Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc Chapter 18: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement David W. Victor III, MD Chapter 19: Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy Tube Placement: Endoscopic Nasoenteric Tube Placement David W. Victor III, MD; Stuart K. Amateau, MD, PhD Chapter 20: EGD With Esophageal Stent Placement Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc; Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 21: Placement of Enteral Stents Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 22: Endoscopic Ultrasonography Anne Marie Lennon, MD Chapter 23: Eus With Fine Needle Aspiration Anne Marie Lennon, MD Chapter 24: Eus-Guided Fiducial Placement Eun Ji Shin, MD Chapter 25: Endoscopic Pseudocyst Drainage Vikesh K. Singh, MD, MSc Chapter 26: Deep Enteroscopy Gerard Aguila, RN, BSN; Patrick I. Okolo III, MD, MPH Chapter 27: Capsule Endoscopy Christina Ha, MD Chapter 28: Diagnostic Sigmoidoscopy Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 29: Diagnostic Colonoscopy Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 30: Chromoendoscopy Christina Ha, MD Chapter 31: Colonoscopy For Hemostasis Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 32: Colonoscopy With Polypectomy: Colonoscopy With Dilation Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc; Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 33: Anal Dilation With Hagar Dilators Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 34: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Mouen A . Khashab, MD; Stuart K. Amateau, MD, PhD Chapter 35: Ercp With Biliary Dilation Anne Marie Lennon, MD Chapter 36: Ercp With Sphincterotomy Anne Marie Lennon, MD Chapter 37: Ercp With Stent Placement Anne Marie Lennon, MD Chapter 38: Ercp With Stone Removal Vikesh K. Singh, MD, MSc Chapter 39: Cholangioscopy David W. Victor III, MD; Zhiping Li, MD Chapter 40: Sphincter Of Oddi Manometry Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc; Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 41: Endoscopic Pancreatic Function Testing Vikesh K. Singh, MD, MSc Chapter 42: Peritoneoscopy David W. Victor III, MD; Zhiping Li, MD Chapter 43: Reflux Monitoring Ellen Stein, MD; Lisette Musaib-Ali, MD Chapter 44: Esophageal Manometry Studies John Clarke, MD; Sameer Dhalla, MD, MHS Chapter 45: Egd With Pneumatic Dilation For Achalasia Ellen Stein, MD; Rukshana Cader, MD Chapter 46: Assessing Gastrointestinal Motility Victor Chedid, MD; Sameer Dhalla, MD, MHS; John Clarke, MD Chapter 47: Anorectal Manometry Victor Chedid, MD; Sameer Dhalla, MD, MHS; John Clarke, MD Chapter 48: Botulinum Toxin Injection In The Upper Gastrointestinal Tract: Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Gi Endoscopy Rosa Maria Fusco, RN, BSN, CGRN; Stuart K. Amateau, MD, PhD Chapter 49: Management Of Patients On Anticoagulation Therapy Libbie L. Monroe, BSN, RN, CGRN; Toshunia F. Robinson, RN, BSN Chapter 50: Acid Perfusion Test (Bernstein Test) Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 51: Basal Acid Output Test Mouen A . Khashab, MD Chapter 52: Secretin Stimulation Study Mouen A . Khashab, MD Appendix 1 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Financial Disclosures

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Book SynopsisPart of the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care, Culture Change in Elder Care is a one-of-a-kind exploration of the ongoing efforts to revolutionise elder care in America, with contributions from many of the innovators who have championed the 'culture change' movement. Supporting the ideals of person-centred care from economic, practical, and moral perspectives, it also speaks to the changing demands of long-term care consumers and how care communities will remain competitive by creating settings where residents and staff can live and grow, and not just grow old. Gain insight into the essential arguments, values, and business case for why traditional care models have and must change to better serve the needs of today's older adults.

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Book SynopsisThis second volume in the series Leading Principles & Practices in Elder Care examines the issues and practices behind the day-to-day implementation of individualised elder care. Through profiles of pioneering model communities, readers learn what person-centred care looks like in practice. From the providers who are raising the bar for best practices in long-term care, readers gain direct experience in the successful processes behind transforming attitudes, practices, physical spaces, and organisational structures to accommodate increasingly collaborative and person-directed care. Professional staff from nurses to social workers to administrators will learn about the essential skills to be mastered and probable challenges to be overcome in the transformational journey from traditional elder care services to progressive modern ideals.

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Book SynopsisStep into maternal-neonatal nursing with confidence and know-how, with the fully updated Maternal-Neonatal NursingMade Incredibly Easy!®, 4th Edition. This friendly guide’s colorful images and helpful learning aids offer the latest in nursing interventions for prenatal care basics, including high-risk pregnancy, family planning, contraception and infertility, labor and birth, and postpartum care, presented in the enjoyable Incredibly Easy style. Offering practice questions written in NCLEX® exam format, this is the ideal support for nursing students and new nurses preparing for certification and the everyday challenges of the maternal-neonatal unit. Set a career-long high standard in maternal-neonatal nursing with: NEW and fully updated content in a bulleted, easy-to-read format NEW genetics content in conception and fetal development chapter End-of-book “Practice Makes Perfect” practice exam that tests your knowledge and hones your test-taking skills Full-color illustrations throughout that demonstrate vital concepts and interventions in areas such as: Conception and fetal development Complications of the postpartum period High-risk neonatal conditions – causes, what to look for and what to do, including: antenatal and postnatal factors, impaired parenting, birthweight classifications and problems, cardiac screening, bacterial sepsis, viral infections, inborn metabolism errors, seizures, prematurity, respiratory problems and more Family planning, contraception and infertility Physiologic and psychosocial pregnancy changes – nausea and vomiting, amenorrhea, urinary frequency, fatigue, uterine enlargement, pregnancy tests, the effects of pregnancy on the major body systems, mother-image and father-image development, effects of cultural background and family influences, and more Prenatal care High-risk pregnancy Labor and birth Nursing interventions for labor and birth complications – emotional support, electronic monitoring, amniotic fluid embolism, cesarean delivery, fetus in distress, pre- and post-operative care, breech presentation, face presentation, transverse lie, fetal size, ineffective uterine force, hypertonic and hypotonic uterine contractions, intrauterine fetal death, multiple gestation, placental abnormalities, preterm labor and delivery, uterine rupture and more Postpartum care Special chapter features offer helpful learning aids such as: Just the facts – a quick summary of content at the start of each chapter “Nurse Joy and Jake” – expert insights that explain key concepts, provide important care reminders and offer reassurance o Memory joggers – memory tricks and other aids that help you understand and remember difficult concepts o Advice from experts – tips from experienced maternal-neonatal nurses o Bridging the gap – unique beliefs and aspects of care for different cultural groups o Education edge – patient teaching tips and checklists o Quick quiz – multiple-choice end-of-chapter questions written in NCLEX format, followed by answers and rationales About the Clinical Editor Stephanie C. Evans, PhD, APRN, CPNP, is Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.

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