Rapid Reference for NursesThis Text Equips Nursing Students With The Facts And Figures They Need For Early Clinical Experiences. Portable And Concise, It Contains A Wealth Of Information, Ranging From CPR, Medical Terminology, And Abbreviations To Professional References, Organizations, And Licensure. Assessment Guidelines, Nursing Diagnoses, And Planning, Implementation, And Evaluation For Each Body System Are All Included. Fits Into The Palm Of Your Hand! |
Contents
Glossary | 5 |
Abbreviations and Acronyms | 197 |
Part 2Basic Processes | 241 |
Documentation Guidelines | 270 |
Part 3Select Care Issues | 291 |
Immunizations | 316 |
Violence | 321 |
Part 4Special Populations | 329 |
Measurements Calculations Equivalents | 511 |
Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests and Values | 519 |
Human Development | 549 |
Growth Charts | 570 |
NANDAI Diagnoses Examples | 577 |
Determining BMI Body Mass Index | 594 |
Part 6ResourcesProfessional | 601 |
Professional Organizations | 608 |
Common terms and phrases
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