Judith Z Kallenbach: Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Get complete dialysis coverage and an excellent review for the certi cation 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 certi cation 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 uid 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