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This is a pocket-sized, spiral-bound, full-color reference to the information new RNs and nursing students are most likely to need while providing clinical care. Reflecting extensive new input from nurse educators and nursing students, CLINICAL POCKET GUIDE FOR THE RN thoroughly integrates the latest QSEN and National Patient Safety Goals, helping students and nurses deliver safer patient care. Easy-reference tabs give readers fast access to reliable information about emergency care, medication, complete assessment (adult, pediatric, geriatric, and maternal-newborn), culture, psychosocial issues, and procedures. Emphasizing patient-centered care throughout, this text covers everything from accurate dosage calculation to the safe use of complementary or alternative care.

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Author:   Pearson Education ,  . . Pearson Education
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
ISBN:  

9780135076392

ISBN 10:   0135076390
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 August 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Spiral bound
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

I. Assessment Vital Signs Across the Lifespan Capillary Refill Time Pulse Assessment Pulse Points Edema Scale Factors Affecting Vital Signs Head to Toe Assessment Guide Assessment Tools Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Orem's Universal Self-Care Requisites Pain Assessment and Management Post-Op Assessment Assessing Hydration Hypoglycemia Versus Hyperglycemia Manifestations Orientation Assessment Fall Assessment Respiratory Patterns, Breathe Sound Descriptions Reflex Assessment Manifestations of Altered Electrolyte Levels - Most Commonly Seen Predicting Due Date (Nagele's Rule) Manifestations of Labor Stages True Vs. False Labor Newborn Assessment (Apgar Scoring) Normal Changes with Aging Cancer Warning Signs Cancer Scoring/Grading Abuse Signs and Symptoms Rule of 9 and Burn Assessment/Characteristics Types of Shock with Manifestations and Interventions for Each II. Procedures Tab Types of Isolation with Standard Precautions, PPE to Use Common Dressings for Different Wound Types Documentation Considerations (With Table of Directional Terms) Checking n/g Placement Household to Metric Equivalents Delegation Checklist Critical Thinking Checklist Calling a Doctor Checklist III. Emergency Seizure Response Lead Placement for ECG Recognizing Common Arrhythmias Steps to Take to Analyze an ECG Rhythm Oxygen Delivery Methods With Percentages Delivered Ventilator Alarm Troubleshooting Chest Tube Troubleshooting Enteral Feeding Tube Troubleshooting ABG Normals, Causes and Symptoms of Alterations Steps for Analyzing ABG Recognizing Exposure to Bioterrorism Ventilator Alarm Troubleshooting IV. Labs Interpreting Lab Results Tube Colors for Common Labs General Normal Values for Labs Types of Urine Collection Normal Results of Tests Performed by Nurses Administering Blood Safety Checks Transfusion Reaction Manifestations With Actions to Take the Order to Collect Different Colored Tubes Gastroccult and Hemoccult Testing V. Psychosocial Erikson's Stages Safety Considerations for Each Stage Maslow's Hierarchy Pediatric Milestones in Development S&S Anxiety, Depression, Suicide Assessment Cultural Beliefs and Values by Ethnic and Religious Groups VI. Medication Formula for Calculating Dosages 7-10 Rights 5 Checks Maintaining Safety When Preparing Meds Do Not Use Abbreviations Immunization Schedule Injection Sites (Peds and Adult) for IM, Subq, and Intradermal with Maximum Fluid to Be Injected Medication Considerations for Different Age Groups/Problems Medications to Use Cautiously With Geriatric Clients Steps to Take When Med Error Occurs IV Drip Rate Cal and Table Fluid Requirements for Pediatric Patients IV Solutions, Volume Expanders, and Blood Products With Indications for Each Types of Insulin With Onset, Peak, and Duration Steps for Mixing Insulins Troubleshooting/Assessing IV Problems Commonly Prescribed Drugs (Generic Name, Brand Name, and Classification) BSA calculation Needle/Syringe Sizes VII. Cultural Considerations Cultural Beliefs and Values by Ethnic and Religious Groups African American African Hispanic Asian Arabic American Indian Catholic Jewish Muslim VIII. End Matter Poisoning Centers Symbols and Abbreviations Medical Terminology Definitions List of Helpful Web Sites

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