, 2nd Edition
MedSurg
NotesNurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide
Tracey Hopkins, BSN, RN
Ehren Myers, RN
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Project Editor: Padraic J. Maroney
Manager of Art & Design: Carolyn O’Brien:
Consultants: Ellen Kliethermes, RN; Glynda Renee Sherrill, RN, MS; Fraces
Swasey, RN, MN; Deborah Weaver, PhD, RN, MSN; Jessie Williams, BSN, MA;
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical
research, recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The
author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to make this book
accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of
publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors
or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no
warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any
practice described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance
with professional standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances
that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised always to check product
information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose
and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially
urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
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MedSurg
NotesNurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide
Tracey Hopkins, BSN, RN
Ehren Myers, RN
Purchase additional copies of this book
at your health science bookstore or
directly from F. A. Davis by shopping
online at www.fadavis.com or by calling
800-323-3555 (US) or 800-665-1148 (CAN)
A Davis’s Notes Book
,F. A. Davis Company
1915 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
www.fadavis.com
Copyright © 2008 by F. A. Davis Company
All rights reserved. This book is protected by copyright. No part of it may be
reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
written permission from the publisher.
Printed in China by Imago
Last digit indicates print number: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Publisher, Nursing: Robert G. Martone
Director of Content Development: Darlene D. Pedersen
Project Editor: Padraic J. Maroney
Manager of Art & Design: Carolyn O’Brien:
Consultants: Ellen Kliethermes, RN; Glynda Renee Sherrill, RN, MS; Fraces
Swasey, RN, MN; Deborah Weaver, PhD, RN, MSN; Jessie Williams, BSN, MA;
As new scientific information becomes available through basic and clinical
research, recommended treatments and drug therapies undergo changes. The
author(s) and publisher have done everything possible to make this book
accurate, up to date, and in accord with accepted standards at the time of
publication. The author(s), editors, and publisher are not responsible for errors
or omissions or for consequences from application of the book, and make no
warranty, expressed or implied, in regard to the contents of the book. Any
practice described in this book should be applied by the reader in accordance
with professional standards of care used in regard to the unique circumstances
that may apply in each situation. The reader is advised always to check product
information (package inserts) for changes and new information regarding dose
and contraindications before administering any drug. Caution is especially
urged when using new or infrequently ordered drugs.
Authorization to photocopy items for internal or personal use, or the internal or
personal use of specific clients, is granted by F. A. Davis Company for users
registered with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) Transactional Reporting
Service, provided that the fee of $.10 per copy is paid directly to CCC, 222
Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923. For those organizations that have been
granted a photocopy license by CCC, a separate system of payment has been
arranged. The fee code for users of the Transactional Reporting Service is: 8036-
1868/08 0 ⫹ $.10.
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