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Step-by-step procedures are divided into manageable segments, with
instructions for each skill.
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Clear, easy-to-read writing style makes it easy to understand what
you've read.
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Documentation reporting and recording is discussed for each drug.
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Focus on Communication boxes suggest what to say and questions
to ask when interacting with patients, residents, family, and nursing
staff.
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Focus on Older Person boxes provide age-specific considerations
when administering drugs to older patients.
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Promoting Safety and Comfort boxes highlight safe guidelines for
administering drugs.
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Delegation Guidelines call out the information the aide should
obtain from the nurse and the care plan for delegated tasks.
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Chapter Review Questions at the end of each chapter help you
evaluate your comprehension.
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Arithmetic Review in the appendix covers the basic math skills
you need for calculating and checking medication dosages.
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Key Terms are defined at the beginning of each chapter to help you
understand key terminology.
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NEW! Updated drug content includes current brand names, dosages,
effects, and side effects.
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NEW Infection Prevention chapter is added.
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NEW! Full-color drawings and photos are updated to illustrate key
concepts and techniques.
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NEW! Updated and simplified coverage of disease helps you
understand how and when drugs are used to treat different diseases.
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NEW! NCLEX(R) review questions are now available on the
Evolve companion website.
