Bowel obstruction/Fluids & electrolytes - Collab BScN Tutor Guide  

This book has nearly 200 alphabetically organized entries on the most common medical-surgical disorders, cross-referenced to the textbook.

This book provides an overview of abdominal pain-related conditions. Ch. 13. Bowel obstruction and volvulus

This book covers benign and malignant conditions -- along with both common and esoteric diseases -- in 53 focused chapters written by preeminent scholars.

Chapter 18 Gastrointestinal Disorders

CHAPTER 13 - Gastrointestinal Problems > IMBALANCES ASSOCIATED WITH INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION

This book is organized in an A-Z format and has more than 550 signs and symptoms with nursing implications in a concise format.

Chapter 3 - Fluids & Electrolytes Chapter 5 - Pain Management Chapter 11 - Gastrointestinal disorders

Separate chapters focus on peripheral and central venous I.V. therapy, including coverage on state-of-the-art vascular access devices, PICC lines, and a quick-scan guide to CV catheters. Close attention is given to the prevention and management of specific complications of peripheral and central venous therapy. Other chapters cover I.V. medication administration, transfusions, chemotherapy infusions, and parenteral nutrition.

The book reviews the basics of I.V. therapy such as purpose, delivery methods, flow rates, legal issues, profession standards, and documentation; discusses the necessary components of peripheral and central venous therapy, including access sites, equipment, preparation, maintenance, and discontinuation of therapy; and describes administration of I.V. medications, including special considerations for the pediatric, elderly, and home care patient.