Review of Dialysis Care for Nurses and Dialysis Personnel - Elsevier E-Book on VitalSource, 11th Edition
New to this edition
- Info on changes to the certification exam
- Updated medication and dialysis content
- Information on new dialysis machines
- Updated info on infection control
- New info on vascular access
Key Features
- NEW! Comprehensive coverage reflects the latest changes to the certification exam
- NEW! Updated content includes the most recent information on dialysis medication and infection control, as well as new content on dialysis machines and vascular access
- Engaging question-and-answer format streamlines the learning process and makes this book suitable for independent learning
- Approachable content assumes no prior dialysis knowledge and introduces new concepts and terms in easy-to-understand language.
- Lifespan coverage features separate pediatric chapters and content on end-stage kidney disease in the elderly, preparing you to work with patients of all ages
- Thorough coverage provides the knowledge needed to care for dialysis patients and prepare for the certification exam, including a review of fluid and electrolytes through transplantation, infection control, and important psychosocial aspects of dialysis treatment
- Multidisciplinary approach includes a chapter on the dialysis team, helping you understand how dialysis care is coordinated and what patients experience during their treatment
- Chapter on home dialysis therapies prepares you for this important aspect of care that is becoming more prevalent in today’s cost-conscious healthcare environment
- 70 illustrations complement the review content to help you master all aspects of dialysis treatment and care
Author Information
| ISBN Number | 9780443282225 |
|---|---|
| Main Author | By Judith Z. Kallenbach, MSN, RN, CNN |
| Copyright Year | 2026 |
| Edition Number | 11 |
| Format | eBook |
| Trim | Other |
| Imprint | Mosby |
| Page Count | 0 |
| Publication Date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Stock Status | IN STOCK |


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2. History of Dialysis
3. Basic Chemistry of Body Fluids and Electrolytes
4. Kidney Physiology and the Pathology of Kidney Failure
5. Clinical Manifestations of Chronic Kidney Disease
6. Dialyzers, Dialysate, and Delivery Systems
7. Principles of Hemodialysis
8. Water Treatment
9. Infection Control
10. Anticoagulation and Heparin Administration
11. Access to the Bloodstream
12. Patient and Machine Monitoring and Assessment
13. Nutrition Management
14. Laboratory Data: Analysis and Interpretation
15. Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
16. Medication Considerations and Dialysis
17. Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapies
18. Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Dialysis Therapies
19. Transplantation
20. Pediatric Dialysis
21. Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly
22. Case Management in Chronic Kidney Disease
23. Psychosocial Aspects of Dialysis Therapy
24. Patient Education Guidelines
25. Management of Quality in Dialysis Care
26. On Being a Preceptor
27. Basic Math Calculations
28. Test-Taking Guidelines

