Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel - E-Book

Get complete dialysis coverage and an excellent review for the certification exam! Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 11th Edition, uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and patients.- NEW! Comprehensive coverage reflects the latest changes to the certification exam- NEW! Updated content includes the most recent information on dialysis medication and infection control, as well as new content on dialysis machines and vascular access- Engaging question-and-answer format streamlines the learning process and makes this book suitable for independent learning- Approachable content assumes no prior dialysis knowledge and introduces new concepts and terms in easy-to-understand language.- Lifespan coverage features separate pediatric chapters and content on end-stage kidney disease in the elderly, preparing you to work with patients of all ages- Thorough coverage provides the knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and prepare for the certification exam, including a review of fluid and electrolytes through transplantation, infection control, and important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment- Multidisciplinary approach includes a chapter on the dialysis team, helping you understand how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients experience during their treatment- Chapter on home dialysis therapies prepares you for this important aspect of care that is becoming more prevalent in today's cost-conscious healthcare environment- 70 illustrations complement the review content to help you master all aspects of dialysis treatment and care- Info on changes to the certification exam- Updated medication and dialysis content- Information on new dialysis machines- Updated info on infection control- New info on vascular access Read more