Caring for the Renal Patient

This revised and updated New Edition of the popular handbook focuses on bedside care of renal patients, from the mildly impaired to dialysis and transplant patients. Step-by-step guidelines pilot readers through assessment, proper drug doses, how and whento prescribe dialysis, how to manage hemodialysis and chronic ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), immunosuppression of transplant patients, what to do during specific nephrologic emergencies, and more.Reviews of Last Edition:"Very well written and uniformly laid out. 'Boxed' items highlight particular points in each chapter, and the case summaries are quite illustrative on the topics being covered...Recommended."--Dialysis & Transplantation"Highly recommended as a reference for nephrology nurses and other allied health professionals. Well written, clearly organized and relevant...Provides valuable information."--ANNA Journal (American Nephrology Nurses Association) Delivers fully updated coverage throughout, including 2 new chapters on Humane Caring for the Renal Patient, Chronic Illness, Narrative Ethics, Advance Directives, and Terminal Care and The Role of the Nurse in Caring for the Renal Patient. Offers a more patient-focused, clinical orientation and more case studies. Examines the specific problems of approximately 50 patients with renal disease, highlighting preferred diagnosis and management approaches and follow-up measures. Provides a stronger primary care/family practice focus--addressing the needs of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and more, including information on consulting a nephrologist. OUTSTANDING FEATURES: Captures the insights of the foremost authorities in the field. Equips readers with rationales for specific treatment recommendations. Presents comprehensive drug tables that provide a quick bedside reference to the latest drugs and dosages.