How Long to Read Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy

How Long Does it Take to Read Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy?

It takes the average reader 9 hours and 25 minutes to read Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy by Shirley E. Otto

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Known for its accessibility and accuracy, this valuable pocket reference is based on recognized standards of practice for nurses working in diverse patient care settings and with varying clinical preparation. In a thorough but concise manner, the book explores the principles of IV therapy and details the steps for proficient administration of intravenous medications. This new edition is thoroughly revised with new chapters on home care infusion therapy and professional resources, plus new illustrations and updated information throughout to ensure clinical accuracy and currency. Presents the principles of intravenous therapy in a thorough yet concise manner to facilitate the easy retrieval of important IV information. Includes geriatric considerations in appropriate chapters, pointing out aspects of care specific to geriatric patients. Identifies clinical alerts, trouble-shooting tips, potential complications and general home care guidelines with unique icons that highlight specific clinical practice tips to enhance learning. Provides patient/family teaching guidelines to direct the nurse in addressing the key educational needs of patients. Offers patient education material and illustrations to provide the nurse with ready-to-use information that promotes the patients active participation in care and treatment. Illustrates the use of all drug calculation formulas to ensure accurate IV drug administration. Includes learning objectives to reinforce key content. Provides multiple choice study questions at the end of appropriate chapters to help the reader understand content or prepare for the Intravenous Nurses Society Certification exam. Includes a new chapter on Home Care Infusion Therapyto provide nursing assessment and intervention strategies for venous access devices, infusion pumps, and varied infusates administered in the home care setting. Offers a new chapter, Professional Resources, to identify educational objectives of an IV therapy course, discuss risk management, product research and development, and provide product resource information. Incorporates illustrations and information on new vascular access products and devices that promote safe vascular access and infection control. Includes a clinical competency section at the end of each appropriate chapter to facilitate meeting JCAHO accreditation requirements. Identifies pediatric drug calculations with a special icon to easily distinguish between adult and pediatric calculations.

How long is Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy?

Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy by Shirley E. Otto is 548 pages long, and a total of 141,384 words.

This makes it 185% the length of the average book. It also has 173% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 52 minutes to read Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy aloud.

What Reading Level is Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy?

Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Pocket Guide to Intravenous Therapy?

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