Fast Facts for the L & D Nurse: Labor and Delivery Orientation in a Nutshell

Groll, Kathryn Giles

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN:	0-8261-0996-9 (0826109969)
ISBN-13:	978-0-8261-0996-5 (9780826109965)
New Edition:	0-8261-2863-7
Format:	Handbook/Pocketbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	07/12
Bookstore Series:	Fast Facts (Springer Publishing) (See all titles)
Weight:	0.34 Lbs.
Pages:	152
Carton Quantity:	84
Subject Class:	N-C (Nursing, Maternal and Child)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Return Policy:	Non-Returnable.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View
ProQuest Ebook Central:	Available in ProQuest Ebook Central™ View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Fast Facts
Discipline:	Nursing
Subject Definition:	Delivery; Labor; Obstetrical Nursing-Handbooks
NLM Class:	WY 49
LC Class:	RG105
Abstract:	Nurses who are new to the labor and delivery (L&D) environment will welcome this succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices. It is designed for speedy access to fundamental information about the most common practices in the L&D unit and encourages the development of independence and confidence for new RNs orienting to this practice environment. This well-formatted reference covers the more commonly occurring L&D situations, terminology, equipment, labs, medications, complications, and algorithms to help foster critical thinking and establish a concrete obstetric knowledge base. A wealth of clearly rendered illustrations are included to aid learning. The book also provides space for nurses to enter personal notes and protocol observed in their particular hospital. Key Features: Provides an easy-access reference to everyday labor and birth management practices. Includes common obstetrical abbreviations, terminology, equipment needed, labs, and algorithms. Highlights potential complications in red to indicate emergent topic. Integrates multiple illustrations to enhance learning. Answers basic questions so new nurses can pursue higher-level learning.

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