Author: Arlene Burroughs

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 484

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This new eighth edition of the classic maternity nursing textbook for nursing students is fully revised, updated and revamped for nursing today, reflecting the rapidly changing world of health care. A timely new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies discusses the relationships among the physiology of pregnancy, medications and homeopathy Includes Chapter Openers with concise Chapter Outlines that guide students through the content and Learning Objectives to help them focus their studying. Includes striking new photographs that bring to life the many current themes and new and improved products and equipment in maternity nursing Includes Clinical Pathways where appropriate to reflect collaborative care. Expands content in the Womens Health Issues Includes striking new photographs that bring to life the many current themes and new and improved products and equipment in maternity nursing. Contains anew chapter on Complementary and Alternative Therapies that explores the wide range of nontraditional therapies that offer pain relief during labor and childbirth, a decrease in nausea during pregnancy, and coping strategies for stress. Provides a free built-in Selfworkbook at the back of the book that includes Clinical Situations, Internet Activities, and multiplequestions with answers in the Instructors Manual. Includes Clinical Pathways where appropriate to reflect collaborative care. Expands content in the Womens Health Issues chapter with more information on major gynecological concerns, sexually transmitted diseases, and violence/rape trauma. Incorporates Fast Focus boxes throughout the text, providing contentpieces that highlight important information. Contains Critical Thinking Activities which encourage the student to assimilate and synthesize information, then to apply it using critical thinking skills. Includes many new tables as well as reorganized and streamlined content to make accessing important information easier, more efficient, and user friendly. Adds a second color to highlight and accentuate many illustrations and important information. Contains updated bibliographies, including the new Healthy People 2010 objectives.