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by Sandra Luz Martinez de Castillo (Author), Maryanne Werner-McCullough (Author)
Master math concepts. Ensure patient safety. Prevent medication errors.
Help students conquer their fears and understand the most common math concepts used in nursing practice today. Color-coded, step-by-step guidance shows students how to accurately calculate drug dosages using all four methods. They'll begin with a basic math assessment and then explore in-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs.
- New! Basic Math Appendix reviewing decimals and fractions
- New! Next Generation NCLEX(R) (NGN)-style questions and more practice problems in the book and online to promote the development of clinical judgment
- Updated! Drug labels and excerpts from drug references that apply to the calculation of dosages
- Coverage of the four major calculation methods--linear ratio and proportion, fractional ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and the formula method.
- In-depth coverage of complex topics, including intake and output, parenteral intake, NG tube feeding strength, and labeling IVs.
- Detailed photographs and illustrations with precise descriptions on how to analyze equipment and understand medication labels.
- Drug information from Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses(R)
Number of Pages: 704
Dimensions: 1.1 x 10.71 x 8.43 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 15, 2024
