Manual of High Risk Pregnancy & Delivery (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Elizabeth S. Gilbert RNC MS FNPc (Author), Judith S. Harmon MS RN FNP (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0815144628 | ISBN-13: 978-0815144625 | Publication Date: January 15, 1998 | Edition: 2

MANUAL OF HIGH RISK PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY, 2ND EDITION is designed to provide comprehensive information on high risk maternity care in a concise, portable, accessible format so that these health care professionals can gain this knowledge. Utilizing the nursing process as the organizational framework for discussions, this text emphasizes health promotion, risk screening, and prevention of complications in pregnancy. Coverage of various complications in pregnancy includes incidence, etiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and usual medical management. Collaborative problems and desired outcomes are also addressed.

* Emphasizes health promotion, risk screening, and prevention of complications * Covers every complication, and features integration of relevant physiology and a clear nursing focus throughout * New to this edition: the advanced practice nurse's role in implementing care * home care throughout pregnancy and delivery * new information on multiple gestation, pulmonary complications, and infection/sepsis during pregnancy.

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About the Author

Elizabeth S. Gilbert, RNC, MS, FNP; Judith S. Harmon, MS, RN, FNP

Product Details

• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (January 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0815144628
• ISBN-13: 978-0815144625
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.8 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,283,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Manual of High Risk Pregnancy and Delivery, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Manual of High Risk Pregnancy & Delivery (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

Outstanding quick reference for those involved with prenatal patients and deliveries. Covers the major problems in high risk pregnancies and their management. Students and practitioners will find this book helpful in clinical practice.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New book on the horizon by same authors, April 24, 2002

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This review is from: Manual of High Risk Pregnancy & Delivery (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

The next edition of this book is due out 6/2002 with a publication date of 2003. There are 2 new chapters including one on complimentary and alternative therapies.
The credentials for Judith Smith Harmon are listed incorrectly and should be: MS, RN, C-FNP.