HIV Nursing and Symptom Management (Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology) [Paperback]

Mary Ropka (Author, Editor), Ann Williams (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763705446 | ISBN-13: 978-0763705442 | Publication Date: May 15, 1998 | Edition: 1st

Covers aspects of clinical care of individuals with HIV infection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 806 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Pub; 1st edition (May 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763705446
• ISBN-13: 978-0763705442
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,963,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference work for HIV clinicians, January 13, 1999

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This review is from: HIV Nursing and Symptom Management (Jones and Bartlett Series in Oncology) (Paperback)

The second unit of this book is its essence, providing a comprehensive discussion of the common clinical problems associated with HIV infection. Sections are either system-focused i.e. neurologic, respiratory, hematologic, skin or symptom-focused i.e. nutrition-related, fecal incontinence, psychosocial responses, fatigue, sleep alterations, pain, etc. The system-focused sections discuss system-specific problems, for example, neurological manifestations addresses confusion and delirium, memory loss and dementia, and the like. While not addressing every possible nuance of HIV-related problems, the authors are comprehensive and thorough with common manifestations of HIV disease, offering clear definitions, scientific bases for problems and the etiologies related to HIV infection and its treatment. The guidelines for both subjective and objective assessment are succinct, clear and complete, as are the differentials.