This new book helps adapt nursing care to the HIV/AIDS patient. The clinical pathophysiology of the disease, including immunopathogenesis, aerologic testing, the clinical course of the disease, classification system, and nursing research are presented for a comprehensive focus. It defines skills, interventions, and care needed for the HIV/AIDS patient, regardless of the setting. Nursing management covers health promotion and maintenance, acute interventions, and chronic/home management to prepare clinicians for appropriate interventions at any stage of illness. Clinical guidelines, increased patient education, and management of pharmacological reactions and complications are integrated throughout.
Presents information on recently approved HIV drugs and HIV testing to provide up-to-date information. Features pediatric inserts to highlight the unique needs and treatment of the pediatric patient. Incorporates special medication boxes and care boxes to make important information easily accessible. Organizes chapters across the care setting to help the clinician fully individualize the nursing care of the HIV/AIDS client. Provides a user-friendly resource to facilitate study for the ACRN examination. Lists "Common questions asked by patients" and the answers at the end of each chapter to enable the clinician to address the issues and concerns of the patient. Provides information on complementary therapies used in the treatment of HIV to enable the clinician to offer their patients a complete spectrum of care. Includes a color drug guide to provide the currently approved antiretrovirals
Presents information on recently approved HIV drugs and HIV testing to provide up-to-date information. Features pediatric inserts to highlight the unique needs and treatment of the pediatric patient. Incorporates special medication boxes and care boxes to make important information easily accessible. Organizes chapters across the care setting to help the clinician fully individualize the nursing care of the HIV/AIDS client. Provides a user-friendly resource to facilitate study for the ACRN examination. Lists "Common questions asked by patients" and the answers at the end of each chapter to enable the clinician to address the issues and concerns of the patient. Provides information on complementary therapies used in the treatment of HIV to enable the clinician to offer their patients a complete spectrum of care. Includes a color drug guide to provide the currently approved antiretrovirals
