Mosby's Handbook of Patient Teaching

Product Description

Thoroughly revised and updated, MOSBY'S HANDBOOK OF PATIENT TEACHING is a comprehensive resource of information for patient teaching, covering more than 200 major diseases, disorders, and procedures. Topics are arranged alphabetically with colored tabs for easy access. The outline format of each entry includes all information that the health care provider needs to convey to the patient: definition, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnostic tests, treatment (including medication, activity, and surgical procedures), and home care.

Presents 175 of the most common diseases, disorders, and treatments in alphabetical order for quick reference and ease of use

Easy-to-read content is written at an appropriate level for communicating to patients

Includes extensive home care content within each entry

A two-color design highlights important information and enhances visual appeal

Includes A-Z colored tabs for quick reference

Features a new section on Nursing Procedures that includes 25 procedures with detailed instructions on how to perform the procedure in the home.

New content in theNursing Procedures section covers

Aerosol Therapy

Dying at home: Care of

Percutaneous Indwelling Catheter

Glucose Monitoring

Transfer Techniques (body mechanics): bed to chair, wheel chair, toilet)

Content has been updated throughout, particularly in the diagnostic and treatment sections.

Features updated information in patient resources including listings of appropriate websites.

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