Telephone Triage for the Obstetric Patient: A Nursing Guide

By Deborah E. Swenson and Deborah E. Swenson RN C ARNP

TELEPHONE TRIAGE FOR THE OBSTETRIC PATIENT provides consistent guidelines for assessing obstetric concerns and providing fast, accurate answers to Frequently Asked Questions. A consistent format lists possible causes, symptoms, evaluation, and management tips for common conditions. The book assumes no prior medical training, so even office staff with limited obstetric knowledge can use this manual to competently assess concerns. Outstanding features include a Symptoms and Evaluate section to provide a ready list of questions specifically for users with limited obstetric backgrounds; a laboratory review section featuring easy-to-use references for common laboratory tests; and a consistent format that puts the cause, symptoms, evaluation, and management guidelines for every condition at your fingertips.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721692249
• ISBN13: 9780721692241
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 125 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"