Mosby's Pediatric Patient Teaching Guides
Mosby's Pediatric Patient Teaching Guides

Author: Jane W. Ball

Publisher: Mosby

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780815115588

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This product offers the health care provider an inexpensive means of access to a large variety of topics for patient teaching. The binder includes more than 180 individual guides, which can be copied and handed to children and their families. The guides are written for the patient and family at an appropriate level. Instructions are written clearly and simply in an easy-to-follow format. The topics cover explanations of specific diseases and disorders (including chronic conditions), diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical treatments, home care guidelines, and screening and health promotion information. The complete text is also available in a convenient CD format. * Provides easy access to patient education material, enabling the health care provider to copy and distribute guides to patients and their families as appropriate. * Includes guides for the most common pediatric diseases and disorders, giving the health care provider easy access to patient and family education information. * Stresses uncomplicated readability, increasing understanding for individuals with marginal literacy skills. * Provides illustrations for demonstrating various home care techniques such as using asthma inhalers and catheterization procedures to enhance patient understanding. * Features guides on health promotion and injury prevention, providing children and families with information for safe and healthy living.

Practical Guide to the Care of the Pediatric Patient
Practical Guide to the Care of the Pediatric Patient

Author: Anthony J. Alario

Publisher: Mosby Incorporated

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 830

ISBN-13: 9780815101505

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The Complete, All-in-One Guide to the Care of the Pediatric Patient featuring coverage of organ system abnormalities of the pediatric population; extensive appendixes with growth charts, comparative tables, and more; routine health maintenance and preventive medicine; toxicologic and trauma emergencies and pediatric resuscitation; and behavioral and psychiatric disorders of the pediatric patient. All information is presented in an accessible format designed for quick reference. This handbook is a must for anyone engaged in the care of the pediatric patient.

Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment
Pocket Guide to Pediatric Assessment

Author: Joyce Engel

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780323016001

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POCKET GUIDE TO PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT offers a concise but comprehensive approach to health assessment for the pediatric client. It begins with a general description of history taking and includes approaches to children at various ages, nutritional assessment, and measurement and evaluation of vital signs. Emphasis is on "how to" information, including "how" and "what" to assess in each body system. Psychosocial, anatomical, and physiological development variations are incorporated as appropriate, as well as normal and abnormal findings. Concise, but comprehensive coverage is offered for pediatric health assessment. Includes physical, psychosocial, developmental, and home-based assessments. Information is presented in a practical, "how to" approach. Presents content in an outline format for clinical practicality. Includes the most recent information on immunizations for the U.S. and Canada. Extensively revised content reflects trends in pediatric nursing, up-to-date techniques, and currency in findings. New and expanded assessment material relates to headaches and cough. Content and strategies have been expanded for assessment of mental status, athletic injuries, nutrition, vital sign measurement, and substance abuse. Updated growth charts and immunization schedules are included. Spanish version of 2nd edition also available, ISBN: 84-8086-085-5

Mosby's Pediatric Nursing Reference
Mosby's Pediatric Nursing Reference

Author: Cecily Lynn Betz

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2007-10-08

Total Pages: 961

ISBN-13: 0323059430

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New chapters address autism spectrum disorders, chronic lung disease of infancy, Type 2 Diabetes, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, overweight and childhood obesity, and Turner Syndrome. New appendices offer helpful information on mental health, non-accidental trauma, and palliative care. Updated charts and references in the appendices - specifically growth charts and immunization information - reflect current practice. Expanded content is provided on community resources.

Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis
Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis

Author: Gail B. Ladwig

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 820

ISBN-13: 0323071724

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This pocket-sized reference is ideal for use in clinicals, in class and at the bedside! A condensed version of the Nursing Diagnosis Handbook, 10th Edition, Mosby's Guide to Nursing Diagnosis, 4th edition uses a quick-access format to help you diagnose and formulate care plans with confidence and ease. It includes the most recent NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses based on more than 1,300 specific symptoms and a step-by-step guide to creating care plans featuring desired outcomes, interventions, and patient teaching. UNIQUE! Care plans for every NANDA-I approved nursing diagnosis, including pediatric, geriatric, multicultural, home care, client/family teaching and discharge planning, and safety interventions Alphabetical thumb tabs provide quick access to specific symptoms and nursing diagnoses Pocketsize portability makes this book easy to carry and use in clinicals, in class, or at the bedside NEW! 4 Color Text NEW! Updated 2012-2014 NANDA-I-approved nursing diagnoses NEW! 16 new and 22 revised diagnoses NEW! Added content on safety, one of QSEN's six competencies

Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult
Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult

Author:

Publisher: Mosby

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 1026

ISBN-13:

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Mosby's Pediatric Drug Consult is a portable drug handbook that includes all essential data pediatric nurses need for administering the most commonly-used generic and trade name drugs. Extensive pediatric considerations are presented for each drug in a concise, practice-oriented framework. The information for this comprehensive pediatric drug source is derived from the extensive database maintained for Mosby's Drug Consult, containing the most current drug information. Quarterly online drug updates are available on a companion website. Full monographs on the most commonly used drugs in pediatric practice Functional order of headings that follow a logical clinical progression Outstanding consultant team of pediatric and pharmaceutical experts Extensive pediatric considerations in a concise, practice-oriented framework Detailed IV drug information for pediatric patients A quick reference with a listing and page references to commonly administered drugs Critical nursing considerations to identify situations that require special attention Functional two-color design that highlights key information for quick, easy reference Flexible, water-resistant cover that provides durability in the clinical setting Twenty full-color photographs of commonly prescribed medications to help in identifying drugs by their appearance Appendices include comparative drug charts, conversion tables, and other reference information. Free updates are available on a companion website.

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book
Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book

Author: Anne Griffin Perry

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2010-05-03

Total Pages: 642

ISBN-13: 0323075797

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Take this pocket reference to clinicals on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 7th Edition presents 83 key skills in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why to use specific techniques. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this book helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available on Skyscape for use on any hand-held device! A clear, two-column format presents skills with rationales for each step explaining why to use specific techniques. A gloving logo identifies skills in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection. Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. Reporting and recording guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be documented in the patient records. Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly. A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want. New full-color design and illustrations help you follow step-by-step directions more easily. Completely updated content is based on Perry & Potter's market-leading text, Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, for the latest in evidence-based care.

Mosby's OB/Peds & Women's Health Memory NoteCards
Mosby's OB/Peds & Women's Health Memory NoteCards

Author: JoAnn Zerwekh

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2011-12-01

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 0323294235

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Use this set of colorful cards to master concepts in maternity, women's health, and pediatrics! With 65 cartoons covering key topics, Mosby's OB/Peds & Women's Health Memory NoteCards: Visual, Mnemonic, and Memory Aids for Nurses uses humor and illustrations to make studying easier and more fun. These durable, portable cards use mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids to help you prepare for class, clinicals, and the NCLEX® exam. Created by nursing educators JoAnn Zerwekh and Cathy Miller, this one-of-a-kind tool makes studying obstetrics and pediatrics an exceptionally memorable experience! - 65 full-color cartoons offer a humorous and engaging way to learn, including cards on nutrition and diabetes in pregnancy, preeclampsia versus eclampsia, sexually transmitted diseases, respiratory distress syndrome, RSV, and childhood diabetes. - Mnemonics and other time-tested memory aids help you grasp and remember even the most complex concepts. - Colored thumb tabs make it easy to find topics quickly. - What You Need to Know monographs on each card provide more detailed information and specific nursing implications. - Sturdy, spiral-bound cards offer durability as well as portability. - Unique! Color highlights emphasize four central topics: - Serious/Life-Threatening Implications in pink - Common Clinical Findings in blue - Important Nursing Implications in yellow - Patient Teaching in green

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy
Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy

Author: Shirley E. Otto, MSN, CRNI, AOCN

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2004-10-29

Total Pages: 566

ISBN-13: 9780323031967

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Based on recognized standards of practice, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy offers RN and LPN nursing students and practitioners a practical, concise resource for learning or reviewing current approaches to infusion therapy as well as a dependable IV pocket reference. Divided into consistent key sections, such as Troubleshooting Tips, Guidelines for Specific Procedures, Pain Management, and Helpful Hints, nurses can rely on this powerful pocket reference daily for their infusion therapy needs. And with the latest information on products, guidelines, and screening procedures, nurses can be sure they are staying current with the latest innovations and trends in the field. Presents the principles of infusion therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate learning and review as well as the easy retrieval of important IV information Highlights Clinical Alerts, Trouble Shooting Tips, and Potential Complications with consistent icons to point out specific clinical practice tips, to save time, and to help prevent common errors Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to clearly explain the calculation process and help prevent drug administration errors Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to assist the nurse in providing appropriate infusion therapy education to their patients Provides multiple-choice study questions at the end of relevant chapters to help the reader evaluate his or her understanding of content and to prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a Clinical Competency section at the end of relevant chapters to provide health care institutions and clinical educators with a tool that facilitates meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations New and updated information on needleless IV therapy products, products that meet JCAHO/CDC safety recommendations, CDC/ANA safe practice guidelines, latex allergy, and blood products New content on CDC recommendations for screening West Nile Virus and SARS New content on Central Venous Catheters for child, adolescent, and geriatric patients New product information and illustrations familiarize readers with the latest innovations Expanded content on serum electrolytes keep readers up-to-date Updated discussion of chemotherapy drugs

Mosby's Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care
Mosby's Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care

Author: Barbara Aehlert

Publisher: Mosby/JEMS

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 788

ISBN-13:

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Mosby's Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care is the first text to incorporate both prehospital and hospital management of pediatric emergencies. This unique text provides in-depth coverage of every area of pediatric emergency care - making it ideal for prehospital providers, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who treat pediatric patients. This new text reflects the 2000 American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care guidelines and includes pediatric advanced life support. This is the approved textbook for the American Safety & Health Institute's (ASHI) pediatric emergency care course. For more information on ASHI courses, call 800-246-5101 or visit www.ashinstitute.org. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. Includes pediatric advanced life support. An outline format featuring bulleted lists, concise tables, and a user-friendly writing style makes this comprehensive text incredibly easy to read and understand. A laminated quick-reference card gives practitioners easy access to critical information in the field or hospital. This convenient card includes essential information regarding respiratory and heart rates, blood pressure, basic life support interventions, Glasgow Coma Scale, airway size and equipment selection for intubation corresponding to the Broselow Resuscitation Tape, several pediatric algorithms, and pain assessment tools. PEDS Pearl boxes help readers apply information covered in the text to real-life clinical situations. A Medication Chart in Chapter 8 features an alphabetical listing of medications commonly used in pediatric emergency care, helping readers learn the basics of common medications at a glance. Sidebars contain additional information relevant to the topics covered in the chapter, giving readers an opportunity for further learning. Chapter quizzes help readers gauge their comprehension of the chapter. Glossary at the end of the book allows readers to look up words quickly and easily. A Pretest and a Posttest consisting of multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, and essay questions test readers' overall comprehension of the material. Contains a FREE laminated quick-reference card!