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Meant for exam study or as a clinical resource, this reference from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and the National Association of Neonatal Nurses covers the most common neonatal disorders and their management, as well as factors that affect the fetus and its postnatal life, and the principles of quality care and professional practice. Verklan (neonatal clinical nursing, U. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) and Walden (clinical nursing, U. of Texas) explain each disorder in an outline format, with discussion of etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes. This edition has been updated and includes new content on late preterm infants, neurologic disorders, and ventilatory strategies. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Perfect as a resource in the field or for exam preparation, this authoritative reference from the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) includes in-depth coverage of the most common neonatal disorders and their management. The concise outline format highlights the essentials of each condition including definition, etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcomes to help you find important information quickly.Coverage of key content on the neonatal intensive care nursing certification exam prepares you for test success.Information on families, ethics, legal issues, research, case management, and the transition to home emphasizes the importance of total care of the neonatal patient and family. New and updated content on late preterm infants, neurologic disorders, and ventilatory strategies provide the latest information from the field for more effective patient outcomes.
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