• Presents “Thinking Critically” boxes, a case study feature.

• Integrates pediatric and geriatric content throughout.

• Offers a wealth of additional resources online at DavisPlus, including a 300-question test bank with rationales, Case Studies from the book with critical-thinking questions and answers, full-color video clips and interactive flash cards.

• Emphasizes standards of practice through its use of guidelines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Infusion Nursing Society (INS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

• Features well organized pedagogical tools, including…Learning Objectives – Nursing Fast Facts – Age-related and Cultural Considerations – Nursing Plans of Care – Home Care Issues – Patient Education – Key Points – and Review Questions.

• Provides competency criteria for hospital policy and procedure development required by The Joint Commission.

• Includes competency skill checklists for evaluating procedures.

• Presents detailed step-by-step procedures for subcutaneous infusion of pain medication – peripherally inserted catheters (PICCs) – epidural pain medication administration – and patient controlled analgesic therapy.

• Examines delivery of IV therapy in the home setting.

• Highlights critical content in “Nursing Fast Fact” boxes,

• Spotlights assessment and intervention guidelines in “Nursing Points-of-Care” boxes.

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