Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel

Get complete dialysis coverage and an excellent review for the certi?cation exam! <b>Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel, 11th Edition,</b> uses a concise Q&A format to cover the principles, diseases, and problems of dialysis treatment for kidney failure. Dialysis expert Judy Kallenbach provides clear, easy-to-read guidelines that will apply to every member of the dialysis team, from technicians and nurses to social workers and patients. <ul> <li><b>NEW! Comprehensive coverage</b> reflects the latest changes to the certi?cation exam</li> <li><b>NEW! Updated content</b> includes the most recent information on dialysis medication and infection control, as well as new content on dialysis machines and vascular access</li> <li><b>Engaging question-and-answer format</b> streamlines the learning process and makes this book suitable for independent learning</li> <li><b>Approachable content</b> assumes no prior dialysis knowledge and introduces new concepts and terms in easy-to-understand language.</li> <li><b>Lifespan coverage</b> features separate pediatric chapters and content on end-stage kidney disease in the elderly, preparing you to work with patients of all ages</li> <li><b>Thorough coverage</b> provides the knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and prepare for the certification exam, including a review of ?uid and electrolytes through transplantation, infection control, and important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment</li> <li><b>Multidisciplinary approach</b> includes a chapter on the dialysis team, helping you understand how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients experience during their treatment</li> <li><b>Chapter on home dialysis therapies</b> prepares you for this important aspect of care that is becoming more prevalent in today's cost-conscious healthcare environment</li> <li><b>70 illustrations</b> complement the review content to help you master all aspects of dialysis treatment and care</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Info on changes to the certification exam</li> <li>Updated medication and dialysis content</li> <li>Information on new dialysis machines</li> <li>Updated info on infection control</li> <li>New info on vascular access</li> </ul>