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Auscultation 229
Collaborative Diagnostic Tools 231
Medications That Help With Symptoms 239
Medical Conditions Requiring Complex Care 239
Surgical Conditions Requiring Complex
Neurological Care 250
Review Questions 260
Answers 262
CHAPTER 6 Care of the Traumatized Patient 265
Introduction 266
Mechanisms of Injury (MOI) 267
Classification of Injuries 267
Evaluating Reports from the Field 268
Trauma Center Levels and Classifications 268
Medications Used in Trauma Care 271
Fluid Volume Replacement (FVR) 272
Care of the Patient With Specific Traumatic Injuries
According to the ABCs of Trauma Assessment 277
Review Questions 306
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CHAPTER 7 Care of the Patient With Endocrine Disorders 311
Introduction 312
Major Organs of the Endocrine System to Be
Addressed 313
Review Questions 350
Answers 352

CHAPTER 8 Care of the Patient With Critical Renal Needs 355
Anatomy and Physiology of the Renal System 356
Assessment Skills 359
Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools 362
Medications Commonly Used in Critical Care 365
Dialysis 371
Acute and Chronic Renal Failure 383
Review Questions 396
Answers 398

CHAPTER 9 Care of the Patient With Critical Hematologic Needs 401
Anatomy and Physiology of the Hematologic
System 402
Assessment Skills 404
Collaborative Diagnostic and Laboratory Tools 407