Known for its accessibility and accuracy, this valuable pocket reference is based on recognized standards of practice for nurses working in diverse patient care settings and with varying clinical preparation. In a thorough but concise manner, the book explores the principles of IV therapy and details the steps for proficient administration of intravenous medications. This new edition is thoroughly revised with new chapters on home care infusion therapy and professional resources, plus new illustrations and updated information throughout to ensure clinical accuracy and currency.
<li>Presents the principles of intravenous therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate the easy retrieval of important IV information.</li>Includes geriatric considerations in appropriate chapters, pointing out aspects of care specific to geriatric patients.<li>Identifies clinical alerts, trouble-shooting tips, potential complications and general home care guidelines with unique icons that highlight specific clinical practice tips to enhance learning.</li>Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to direct the nurse in addressing the key educational needs of patients. <li>Offers patient education material and illustrations to provide the nurse with ready-to-use information that promotes the patients active participation in care and treatment. </li>Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to ensure accurate IV drug administration.<li>Includes learning objectives to reinforce key content.</li>Provides multiple choice study questions at the end of appropriate chapters to help the reader understand content or prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam.<li>Includes a new chapter on Home Care Infusion Therapyto provide nursing assessment and intervention strategies for venous access devices, infusion pumps, and varied infusates administered in the home care setting. </li>Offers a new chapter, Professional Resources, to identify educational objectives of an IV therapy course, discuss risk management, product research and development, and provide product resource information.<li>Incorporates illustrations and information on new vascular access products and devices that promote safe vascular access and infection control. </li>Includes a clinical competency section at the end of each appropriate chapter to facilitate meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. <li>Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations. </li>
 Spanish version of 2nd edition also available, ISBN: 84-8086-082-0

Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy

Otto MSN CRNI AOCN, Shirley E.

Reference

Mosby

This classic text offers a comprehensive, yet concise and manageable overview of oncology nursing. This edition expands on the previous edition with more disease, treatment, and supportive care chapters. Also includes more than 300 multiple-choice review questions to promote effective content review as well as OCN and AOCN certification preparation.
<li> A consistent format in each disease chapter allows for quick access to essential information</li>
<li> Sections on nursing management offer guidance in the development of nursing care plans and valuable advice for the clinical setting</li>
<li> Emphasis on patient outcome goals and nursing interventions assist the reader in setting priorities for care</li>
<li> A separate Genetics chapter reflects the growing importance of this area in oncology</li>
<li> An increased number of review questions, nearly 500 in all, make this an exceptional tool</li>
<li> The answer key at the end of the text now provides rationales</li>
 Spanish version of 3rd edition also available, ISBN: 84-8174-427-1

Oncology Nursing

Medical Books

Nursing

Designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse, this handy resource contains "must-know" oncology information in a quick access format. Using a symptom-management approach to oncology nursing, this easy-to-use reference features succinct coverage of common types of cancer, including a chapter on pediatric cancers. The drug information section of the book and appendix features content from the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2004.
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<li>Practical, clinical information provided in a concise outline format.</li>
<li>Clear, consistent organization makes information easy to find.</li>
<li>Topics are listed at the beginning of each chapter with corresponding book pages numbers to facilitate ease of use.</li>
<li>Written by an experienced practitioner and author.</li>
<li>Oncologic Emergencies chapter details 12 different emergencies.</li>
<li>Covers important end-of-life and psychosocial issues with chapters on Hospice &amp; Palliative Care and Grief &amp; Bereavement Issues.</li>
<li>Includes chapters on support therapies such as Complementary, Alternative, &amp; Herbal Medicine, Hormonal Therapy, and Nutrition.</li>
<li>Symptom Management chapter helps practitioners identify and share important comfort information with patients.</li>
<li>Appendix includes the most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic agents and pain medications for cancer patients.</li>
<li>Spiral binding allows easy carrying and reference while in a clinical setting.</li>
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Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference

Designed to keep pace with the many demands and challenges placed upon the oncology and medical-surgical nurse, this handy resource puts the "must-know" oncology information formatted for delivery to your handheld! This easy-to-use software includes the entire contents of the book in the convenience of a quick-reference electronic format that's ideal for use in any patient care setting.
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<li>Practical, clinical information provided in a concise, easy-to-use format.</li>
<li>Written by an experienced practitioner and author.</li>
<li>Details 12 different oncologic emergencies.</li>
<li>Covers important end-of-life and psychosocial issues with information on hospice and palliative care and grief and bereavement issues.</li>
<li>Discusses support therapies such as complementary, alternative, and herbal medicine, hormonal therapy, and nutrition.</li>
<li>Helps practitioners identify and share important comfort information with patients.</li>
<li>Features drug information from the Saunders Nursing Drug Handbook 2004.</li>
<li>Includes information on the most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic agents and pain medications for cancer patients.</li>
</ul>The CD-ROM version of this handheld software is not Mac-compatible. All Mac users must purchase the downloadable version (ISBN 0-323-02661-3). See link to this product under "Companion Products".

Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference - CD-ROM PDA Software

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.
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<li>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 </li>
<li>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 </li>
<li>Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to clearly explain the calculation process and help prevent drug administration errors </li>
<li>Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to assist the nurse in providing appropriate infusion therapy education to their patients </li>
<li>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. </li>
<li>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. </li>
<li>Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations </li>
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<li>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 </li>
<li>New content on CDC recommendations for screening West Nile Virus and SARS </li>
<li>New content on Central Venous Catheters for child, adolescent, and geriatric patients </li>
<li>New product information and illustrations familiarize readers with the latest innovations </li>
<li>Expanded content on serum electrolytes keep readers up-to-date </li>
<li>Updated discussion of chemotherapy drugs </li>
</ul>

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy

This classic text offers a comprehensive, yet concise and manageable overview of oncology nursing. New to this edition, symptom management topics are now presented in a separate unit so you'll easily see how to effectively improve your patients' sense of wellbeing. Over 400 multiple-choice review questions complement chapter case studies to reinforce what you've learned as well as prepare you for certification exams.
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<li>Comprehensive yet concise overview of oncology nursing</li>
<li>Consistent format in disease chapters for quick access and understanding of key information</li>
<li>Review questions with answers and rationales at the end of each chapter</li>
</ul>
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<li>New chapter on Functional Status and its effect on patient outcomes</li>
<li>New chapter on Ethical Considerations for the oncology nurse</li>
<li>New chapters on Skin Integrity, Oral Mucositis, Bone Marrow Suppression</li>
<li>New chapter on Palliative Care offers information regarding providing physical and emotional comfort to dying patients and their families</li>
<li>New chapters on Patient Education and Family Caregiving for information on assisting families that provide needed health services and support outside of the healthcare setting</li>
<li>New Symptom Management unit with new chapters on Dyspnea, Sleep Disturbance, Nausea, and Hot Flashes</li>
<li>Case studies at the end of each chapter correspond with chapter content and review questions with rationales</li>
</ul>

Langhorne MSN RN FNP AOCN, Martha

Fulton PhD RN ACNS-BC ANEF FCNS FAAN, Janet

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Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy

Oncology Nursing

Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference

Oncology Nursing Clinical Reference - CD-ROM PDA Software

Mosby's Pocket Guide to Infusion Therapy

Oncology Nursing