By
Denise Macklin, RNC, BSN, CRNI, President, Professional Learning Systems, Inc., Marietta, GA
Cynthia Chernecky, PhD, RN, CNS, AOCN, FAAN, Professor, Department of Physiological and Technological Nursing, School of Nursing, Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta, GA
Description
Nursing students struggling with the difficult area of IV therapy need a resource that guides them through the essentials and highlights
what they need to know. This guide offers a visual, engaging approach that clearly explains topics such as: equipment and infusion devices,
principles of peripheral and central venous therapy, peripheral and central complications, and special concerns for pediatric and older
adult patients. The first section of the book presents content in an illustrated multi-modal approach that explains key concepts and
reviews topics with a range of engaging learning activities. The last section contains 115 NCLEX® review questions with answers and rationales
for correct and incorrect answers.
Included in series
Saunders Nursing Survival Guide
Audience:
Undergraduate nursing students, inservice education programs on IV therapy for practicing nurses
