Renal Nursing

By
Nicola Thomas, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, City University, London, UK

Description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a research-based guide to nursing in this field. The book covers all stages of chronic kidney disease; haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis; transplantation; investigations; nutrition; and renal care in infancy, childhood and early adolescence. The underlying anatomy, physiology and psychology are discussed in depth, along with the skills and knowledge required to provide support, treatment and high quality care.

Audience:
Post-registration nurses in renal nursing; students on specialist courses