cover image - Home Health Nursing, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780323018654
Copyright: 2003
Publication Date: 10-22-2002
Page Count: 496
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $53.95

Home Health Nursing, 4th Edition

by Karen E. Monks, MSN, RN

Spiral Bound

cover image - Home Health Nursing, 4th Edition
ISBN: 9780323018654
Copyright: 2003
Publication Date: 10-22-2002
Page Count: 496
Imprint: Mosby
List Price: $53.95
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    • Care plans are organized by body systems to allow for quick retrieval of information.
    • Both short-term and long-term outcomes are included in the care plans to aid evaluation of the care provided.
    • Detailed assessment guidelines are provided for all body systems to facilitate complete and comprehensive client examinations.
    • Guidelines for environmental and safety assessments aid in the appraisal and improvement of clients' living conditions.
    • Client and caregiver interventions are outlined in the care plans to promote active client participation in self-care.
    • The convenient pocket size makes transportation and use convenient to home health nurses.
    • Appendices on documentation guidelines, laboratory values, medication administration, home care resources, and standard precautions provide quick access to useful home care information.
    • Related OASIS items are identified in the assessment section, and ICD-9 diagnostic codes in the care plans section assist with proper home care documentation.
    • Visit frequency and duration schedules are suggested within each care plan to assist nurses in evaluating and planning care.
    • NANDA nursing diagnoses are consistent with the latest 2001-2002 nomenclature.
    • An increase in suggested therapy referrals within the care plans and in a new appendix helps nurses identify indicators for specialized services.
    • A fully updated Resources Appendix includes websites for easy access to home health service information.
  • ASSESSMENTS
    Health History and Review of Systems
    Pulmonary System Assessment
    Cardiovascular System Assessment
    Neurologic System Assessment
    Gastrointestinal System Assessment
    Endocrine System Assessment
    Hematologic System Assessment
    Musculoskeletal System Assessment
    Renal/Urinary System Assessment
    Integumentary System Assessment
    Reproductive System Assessment: Female
    Reproductive System Assessment: Male
    Eye, Ear, Nose, And Throat Assessment
    Psychosocial Assessment
    Functional Assessment
    Environmental Assessment
    Family Assessment
    Economic Assessment
    CARE PLANS
    Pulmonary System
    Asthma
    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
    Pneumonia
    Mechanical Ventilation/Tracheostomy
    Tuberculosis
    Cardiovascular System
    Angina Pectoris/Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
    Congestive Heart Failure
    Coronary Bypass Surgery
    Hypertension
    Myocardial Infarction (MI)
    Pacemaker Implantation
    Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
    Thrombophlebitis
    Neurologic System
    Alzheimer’s Disease
    Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
    Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
    Head Injury
    Multiple Sclerosis
    Parkinson’s Disease
    Seizure Disorders
    Spinal Cord Injury
    Gastrointestinal System
    Cirrhosis of Liver
    Hepatitis
    Peptic Ulcer
    Ulcerative Colitis/Crohn’s Disease
    Endocrine System
    Diabetes
    Hematologic System
    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
    Anemia
    Musculoskeletal System
    Amputation
    Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
    Fractured Hip; Hip or Knee Prosthesis Replacement
    Fractures; Cast Application
    Laminectomy/Spinal Fusion, Lumbar or Cervical
    Osteomylitis
    Osteoporosis
    Renal/Urinary System
    Kidney Transplantation
    Prostatic Hypertrophy/Prostatectomy
    Renal Failure, Chronic (CRF)
    Urinary Tract Infection
    Integumentary System
    Burns
    Herpes Zoster
    Pressure Ulcers
    Psoriasis
    Reproductive System
    Mastectomy
    Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Auditory/Visual Impairment
    Cataract Removal and Lens Implantation
    Psychiatric Care Plans
    Alcohol/Drug Abuse
    Depression
    Physical/Emotional Abuse
    Special Care Plans
    Chemotherapy and External Radiation Therapy
    Hospice Care
    Postoperative Care Following Inpatient or Outpatient Surgery
    APPENDIXES
    Documentation/Insurance Payment Guidelines
    Indications for Referrals to Therapy/Social Services
    Laboratory Values
    Medication Administration and Teaching Guidelines
    NANDA-Approved Nursing Diagnoses
    Resources for Home Care and Selected National Agencies
    Self-Determination Guidelines (Advance Directives)
    Standard (Universal) Precautions and Guidelines for Control of Body Substances
    BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • Karen E. Monks, MSN, RN, Recruitment Staff Development Specialist, Yuma Regional Home Care, Yuma, AZ
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