Original PDF Ebook – Labor and Delivery Nursing, Second Edition2nd EditionA Guide to Evidence-Based Practice – 9780826184757

Original PDF Ebook – Labor and Delivery Nursing, Second Edition2nd EditionA Guide to Evidence-Based Practice – 9780826184757

Praise for the First Edition:_x000D_
“Where was this book when I was a new nurse just learning the ropes of labor and delivery? This is a true gem of a book—a must for any new grad going into labor and delivery. I recommend this book for every labor and delivery floor.”_x000D_
-Cindy Curtis, RNC, IBCLC, CCE_x000D_
Former Director, The Family Birth Center_x000D_
Culpeper Regional Hospital_x000D_
Lignum, VA_x000D_
“The best one-stop reference book for the experienced and novice Labor and Delivery RN….Finally an excellent Labor and Delivery book by RN’s — for RN’s.”_x000D_
-Garla DeWall, RNC_x000D_
Presbyterian Hospital in the Family Birthing Center_x000D_
Albuquerque, New Mexico_x000D_
The clinically oriented guide to nursing care during childbirth is distinguished by its strong focus on evidence-based practice as well as its engaging style and user-friendly format. It reviews the nursing process from admission to delivery focusing on proper surveillance and care, comprehensive data acquisition, interpretation, and teamwork._x000D_
The second edition continues to help labor and delivery nurses make wise decisions in the delivery room, optimizing both maternal and fetal outcomes. It clearly explains the stages and phases of labor, delivery, and pain assessment and management—all supported by proven research. This text provides authoritative guidance on intervention options, creating patient-centered care plans, and improving communication with other members of the obstetrics team.