Full Description
Publisher's Noteguaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Your solution to mastering I.V. therapy Looking for a quick way to learn the ins-and-outs of I.V. therapy but find other books dripping with complexity? Here's your lifeline! I.V. Therapy Demystified infuses essential information with clear explanations to make learning easy. Written by a nursing professor, this detailed guide covers fluids and electrolytes, I.V. therapy delivery systems, and peripheral and central I.V. therapy. You will learn about crystalloid and colloid solutions and blood component, parenteral nutrition, and pharmacological therapies. I.V. therapy in infants, children, and older adults is also covered. Filled with key terms to help you to remember important concepts, and complete with end-of-chapter quizzes to test your knowledge, this book will teach you the fundamentals of I.V. therapy in no time at all.I.V. Therapy Demystified is your shortcut to mastering this essential nursing topic.This fast and easy guide offers:Learning objectives at the beginning of each chapterAn NCLEX-style quiz at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknessesMeasurements labeled in SI unitsIndications for I.V. therapy and options for delivery A time-saving approach to performing better on an exam or at work
Contents
I.V. Therapy Demystified1. Basic Principles of IV Therapy2. Fluids and Electolytes3. IV Delivery Systems4. Peripheral IV Therapy5. Central IV Therapy6. IV Therapy and the Nursing Process7. Crystalloid Solutions8. Colloid Solutions9. Blood Component Therapy10. Parenteral Therapy11. Iv Pharmacological Therapy12. IV Therapy and Infants and Children13. IV Therapy and the Elderly14. IV Therapy within Community-Based SettingsNER(01): WOW
