Get comprehensive dialysis coverage and ace your certification exam! Review of Hemodialysis for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 10th Edition offers a concise Q&A format that delves into the principles, diseases, and problems associated with dialysis treatment for kidney failure. This edition includes a new chapter on case management for patients with chronic kidney disease, ensuring you stay updated with the latest in dialysis treatment and technology.
Authored by dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach, this guide provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines beneficial for every member of the dialysis team, including technicians, nurses, social workers, and even patients themselves.
- Comprehensive coverage equips you with the knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and prepare for the certification exam, covering topics such as body fluids and electrolytes, infection control, transplantation, and key psychosocial aspects.
- The question-and-answer format facilitates easier learning, making this book ideal for independent study.
- A multidisciplinary approach describes the various roles within the hemodialysis team, detailing how care is coordinated and patient experiences during treatment.
- Written in an easy-to-understand style, it introduces new terms and concepts without assuming prior dialysis knowledge.
- The Home Dialysis Therapies chapter explores home dialysis as a cost-effective option.
- Useful appendixes provide quick references, including sodium and potassium content in foods, nephrology resources, and a glossary of terms.
- Coverage across the lifespan ensures comprehensive care for patients of all ages, with dedicated chapters on pediatric dialysis
Authors:
Judith Z. Kallenbach MSN, RN, CNN (Author)
Edition:
10th
Publication Date:
April 3, 2020
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