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Packed with colorful images and clear-as-day guidance, this friendly reference guides you through meeting documentation requirements, working with electronic medical records systems, complying with legal requirements, following care planning guidelines, and more. Whether you are a nursing student or a new or experienced nurse, this on-the-spot study and clinical guide is your ticket to ensuring your charting is timely, accurate, and watertight.Let the experts walk you through up-to-date best practices for nursing documentation, with: NEW and updated , fully illustrated content in quick-read, bulleted format NEW discussion of the necessary documentation process outside of charting—informed consent, advanced directives, medication reconciliation Easy-to-retain guidance on using the electronic medical records / electronic health records (EMR/EHR) documentation systems, and required charting and documentation practices Easy-to-read, easy-to-remember content that provides helpful charting examples demonstrating what to document in different patient situations, while addressing the different styles of charting Outlines the Do's and Don’ts of charting – a common sense approach that addresses a wide range of topics, including: Documentation and the nursing process—assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning care/outcomes, implementation, evaluation Documenting the patient’s health history and physical examination The Joint Commission standards for assessment Patient rights and safety Care plan guidelines Enhancing documentation Avoiding legal problems Documenting procedures Documentation practices in a variety of settings—acute care, home healthcare, and long-term care Documenting special situations—release of patient information after death, nonreleasable information, searching for contraband, documenting inappropriate behavior Special features include: Just the facts – a quick summary of each chapter’s content Advice from the experts – seasoned input on vital charting skills, such as interviewing the patient, writing outcome standards, creating top-notch care plans “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” – expert insights on the nursing process and problem-solving That’s a wrap! – a review of the topics covered in that chapter About the Clinical Editor Kate Stout, RN, MSN, is a Post Anesthesia Care Staff Nurse at Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport, North Carolina.

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Don’t stress over anatomy and physiology—mastering basic terms and concepts is a breeze with Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy, 6th Edition. This clever, colorful, clearly written guide makes fundamental anatomy and physiology structures and functions approachable while delivering fun, friendly guidance to help you ensure success throughout your nursing career. Filled with vibrant illustrations and labeled diagrams, this quick-reference text demonstrates how every major structure in the body interacts with the body’s systems and guides you through genetics, nutrition, reproduction, and more. Whether you’re a nursing student studying for the NCLEX®, a practicing nurse pursuing fast answers, or a healthcare practitioner or fitness professional in need of an A&P refresher, this easy-to-read, up-to-date 6th Edition makes essential information more accessible than ever. New to this edition: UPDATED! Revised art—including illustrations from Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Visual, 2nd Edition—brings clinical material to life in vivid detail. UPDATED! Labeling ensures accurate identification and understanding of key structures. UPDATED! End-of-chapter quizzes familiarize you with the current NCLEX test plan. UPDATED! References reflect the latest and most trusted clinical perspectives.

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Rich with real-life, full-color images, Wound Care Made Incredibly Easy, 4th Edition, presents a lighthearted approach to complex concepts and takes the stress out of mastering the skills and treatments essential to positive wound care outcomes. Excel in the classroom and on the unit with this highly visual text filled with up-to-date insights, clear, concise explanations, and plenty of vibrant images. UPDATED! Reorganized skin and wound anatomy and physiology content clarifies key concepts NEW! Focus on wound bed preparation reinforces essential care practices. NEW! Images familiarize you with wounds as they appear on diverse skin types. NEW! Chapter on wounds caused by external factors enriches your understanding of commonly encountered wound types. NEW! COVID-19 content helps you confidently identify and address related injuries. NEW! Chapter on skin and wound care for the pediatric population alerts you to care considerations specific to younger clients. UPDATED! References and resources point you to additional trusted perspectives and practices in the field.

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New at ECG interpretation? No need to go it alone—keep the basic skills and concepts at your fingertips, with ECG Interpretation: An Incredibly Easy!® Pocket Guide .Use this enjoyable reference for at-a-glance reviews of how to use and monitor ECG equipment, obtain and interpret rhythm strips, and accurately spot and treat arrhythmias. Full of helpful charts, illustrations, and easy-to-relate-to definitions, this is the perfect on-the-spot guide for students, new nurses, and all those looking for expert guidance on the job.Increase on-the-job or classroom confidence with this must-have pocket guide, featuring: NEW and updated content in quick-read, bulleted format, with easy-to-remember guidance on topics including: o Identifying and interpreting atrial, junctional, ventricular, sinus node, and atrioventricular arrhythmias o ECG effects of electrolyte imbalances o ECG effects of antiarrhythmics o Basic and advanced electrocardiography, including equipment uses and components o Waveform types and components Dozens of photos, drawings, and diagrams clearly outline key concepts, including: 8-step method of ECG evaluation Identifying and monitoring disorders, rhythm disturbances, and electrolyte imbalances Placement of different types of leads Identifying and solving monitor problems Interventions – Administering nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments for arrhythmias, including pacemakers, ICDs, and antiarrhythmics Special features: Memory jogger – Memory tricks that help you remember key concepts and treatments Through the ages – Identifies differences in ECG interpretation and pacemaker needs, according to the patient’s age Help desk – Explanations of monitoring equipment components and functions What causes it – Causes of different disorders, imbalances, and arrhythmias What to look for – Tips on identifying and interpreting arrhythmia How it’s treated – Steps to take for a variety of treatment “Nurse Joy” and “Nurse Jake” – Expert insights on ECG methods and problem-solving End-of-book guides and tests: The Test Zone – Practice Q&A Quick guide to arrhythmias ACLS algorithms: The Pulseless Arrest, Tachycardia, and Bradycardia Guide to antiarrhythmic drugs Guide to choosing monitoring leads About the Clinical EditorJessica Shank Coviello, DNP, APM, ANP-BC, is Associate Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program at Yale Univers

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Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of wound care? Skip the confusion—get fast, clear answers with the newly updated Wound Care Facts Made Incredibly Quick! ®, 2nd edition. This friendly pocket resource can bring the right information, skills, and confidence to your studies and on-the-job performance, with top-to-bottom guidance on areas including assessment, differential diagnoses, dressings, treatment plans, and daily management. With at-a-glance answers and clear, concise direction, this is the ideal on-the-spot guide for nurses, nursing students, instructors, and all healthcare practitioners to effectively manage wounds.Take the expert tour through the latest wound care protocols, with: NEW and updated content in colorful, quick-read format with bulleted content NEW and updated tables, photos, drawings, and diagrams Pocket-sized, spiral-bound format that provides on-the-go access to expert guidance Brightly colored tabs to aid quick, easy, and on-the-spot research Laminated, wipe-clean pages for easy notetaking and erasing Dozens of colorful diagrams and illustrations outlining the core concepts and skills needed for successful wound care , including Wound and skin assessment tools, procedures, monitoring, and long-term care Easy-to-follow explanations of skin anatomy and physiology Step-by-step how-tos for current treatment algorithms and assessment skills How-tos for procedures such as dry sterile dressings, wet-to-dry dressings, wound cultures, and wound packing Pressure injuries, including preventative strategies Strategies for managing pressure, arterial, venous, and diabetic ulcers Wound care products, including cleansers and medications Patient teaching points Clarifies complex terms and concepts – easy-to-follow guidance on basic wound care assessment, procedures, monitoring, and long-term care, including: Wound classifications Wound healing stages Vascular functions Classifications of interventions, including antibiotic and antibacterials, debridement, oxygenation, dressings, and bandages Diagnostic tests, treatments, and wrappings for a wide range of wounds, including vascular and arterial ulcers “Nurse Joy” and “Jake” to provide expert insights and encouragement on interventions and problem-solving

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Enfermería medicoquirúrgica forma parte de la serie Colección Lippincott Enfermería. Un enfoque práctico y conciso, caracterizada por presentar de forma divertida, atractiva y visual, temas alta complejidad en la enseñanza de enfermería. El presente título constituye una perfecta guía para el aprendizaje de todas las cuestiones relacionadas con la atención medicoquirúrgica. Para ello, ofrece los mecanismos e indicaciones clínicas de los trastornos más comunes que se encuentran en cada sistema corporal, seguido de directrices claras sobre la evaluación, intervenciones y tratamientos basados en la evidencia. Características principales: Capítulos que cubren los trastornos por sistema corporal, incluidos cardiovasculares, respiratorios, endocrinos, renales y urológicos, reproductivos y musculoesqueléticos. Datos actuales y las mejores prácticas para evaluar y tratar trastornos comunes. Guías paso a paso con escenarios reales de pacientes para áreas como atención de cáncer, obesidad y gerontología; atención al final de la vida; líquidos y electrolitos; equilibrio acidobásico; manejo del dolor; transfusión de sangre; clasificación y tratamiento de la insuficiencia cardíaca; empleo de técnicas de imagen como tomografías computarizadas, resonancias magnéticas y rayos X para cada sistema corporal; cuidados preoperatorios; y procesos quirúrgicos. Insertos a todo color al final del libro para explicar conceptos complejos. Numerosas tablas, diagramas de flujo, ilustraciones y caricaturas divertidas para ayudar en la retención de la información y mejorar el aprendizaje. Elementos gráficos a lo largo de los capítulos que facilitan el aprendizaje: resúmenes al principio de cada capítulo; ilustraciones para la anatomía y fisiología de regiones complejas; sonsejos para la enseñanza del paciente; pasos en situaciones de emergencia; apuntes prácticos basados en la evidencia para apoyar las acciones de enfermería; y nemotecnias para facilitar la memorización de algunos conceptos. Preguntas y respuestas razonadas al final de cada capítulo.

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Provide effective wound care with skill and confidence, with the expert direction and real-life images of the fully updated Wound Care Made Incredibly Visual!®, 3rd Edition. Let this colorfully illustrated text guide you through the fundamental concepts, skills, and treatments needed for positive wound care outcomes, including the latest products and procedures. Prepare to succeed in both the classroom and on the unit the enjoyable Incredibly Visual ™ way, as clear explanations and plentiful images guide you through the vital steps of effective wound care. Grasp the basic concepts, skills, phases, and complications of wound care … NEW and updated photos and graphics NEW and updated content on the latest wound care techniques and interventions Hundreds of colorful images that make the complexities of wound care easy to understand —detailed photos, charts, and drawings that explain and reinforce key concepts in easy-to-remember ways Clear, concise text that explains the fundamentals and latest advancements in wound care in clear, understandable terms Perfect for visual learners —numerous images that demonstrate skills and interventions, including: Skin anatomy and physiology—skin layers and their functions Wound healing—types of wound healing, healing phases, and complications Wound assessment—including recognizing failure to heal Effects of aging on wound healing Acute versus chronic wounds Pressure injuries Vascular ulcers Diabetic foot ulcers Malignant wounds Atypical wounds Wound care products Ideal on-the-spot reference and review for nursing students, new nurses, and other healthcare practitioners Excellent teaching aid—seasoned, step-by-step guidance backed by images that demonstrate everyday patient care situations Chapter features: Chapter content summary at the start of each chapter Q&A —End-of-chapter games and quizzes that reinforce learning points—multiple-choice or fill-in-the-blank questions, word games, and matching images to wound care concepts “Nurse Joy and Jake” —Expert insights and encouraging advice offered throughout Take note —illustrated interventions that demonstrate real-life patient scenarios About the Clinical Editor Patricia Albano Slachta, PhD, APRN, ACNS-BC, CWOCN, is President of the Nursing Educational Programs and Services in Ridgeland, South Carolina.

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Each card provides concise drug information to be used by nursing students during clinical rotations, for NCLEX prep and by practicing nurses who need a quick portable reference to the most common drugs. The cards offer important drug information including generic and trade names with pronunciations, indications and dosages, and contraindications and cautions. Covers 300+ of the most commonly prescribed drugs Now in Color making it easier to find essential information including lifespan considerations, assessment, key nursing diagnosis, planning and implementation and evaluation Each card includes; drug names, class, action, adverse reactions, nursing considerations, and patient dosing Each card is hole-punched and can be attached to the included Ring to carry only the cards you need!

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