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<p>Preface vii</p> <p>Introduction ix</p> <p>Acknowledgements xiii</p> <p>Latin Abbreviations xv</p> <p>The 24-Hour Clock xvii</p> <p><b>Part 1: Diagnosis 1</b></p> <p>1 Calculations Revision 3</p> <p>2 Calculations Self-Assessment 23</p> <p><b>Part 2: Understanding Nursing Calculations 27</b></p> <p>3 Metric Units and Conversions 29</p> <p>4 Tablets and Capsules 33</p> <p>5 Liquids and Injectables 39</p> <p>6 Syringes and Meniscus 47</p> <p>7 Displacement Values 57</p> <p>8 Dosages According to Body Weight 63</p> <p>9 Drip Rates 67</p> <p>10 Drip-Rate Duration 73</p> <p>11 Syringe Drivers and Pumps 77</p> <p>12 Paediatric Nursing 85</p> <p><b>Part 3: Putting It All into Practice 97</b></p> <p>13 Fluid Charts 99</p> <p>14 Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) Assessment 105</p> <p>15 Early Warning Score (EWS) Assessment 109</p> <p>16 Waterlow Assessment 115</p> <p>17 Prescription Charts 119</p> <p>18 Looking at Budgets 125</p> <p>19 Interpreting Data 129</p> <p>20 Employment Services 135</p> <p>21 Body Mass Index 139</p> <p><b>Part 4: Testing Your Knowledge 143</b></p> <p>22 Knowledge Tests 145</p> <p>Answers to Activity Questions 153</p> <p><b>PART 5: APPENDICES 163</b></p> <p>Appendix 1: Fluid Chart 165</p> <p>Appendix 2: Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool 169</p> <p>Appendix 3: Bristol Observation Chart 177</p> <p>Appendix 4: Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Prevention/Treatment Policy 179</p> <p>Appendix 5: Conversion Tables 181</p> <p>Bibliography 183</p> <p>Index 185</p>

<p>“Everyone who has anything to do with drug calculations should have this book, even the doctors! Anyone who enjoys maths would also love this book, especially if you are likely to want to teach any of it.”  (<i>Nursing Times</i>, 30 July 2014)</p> <p>“This book, by a registered nurse and practice development  trainer, is concise and easy to follow.”  (<i>Nursing Older People</i>, 1 November 2013)</p> <p> </p>

<p><strong>Claire Boyd</strong> is Practice Development Trainer in the Learning and Research Centre at North Bristol Healthcare Trust. She develops, designs, delivers and evaluates learning programmes and contributes in ensuring effective clinical governance. She organises the transition training program for student nurses and support of these nurses in clinical areas.

<p>Survive calculating drug dosages with this essential guide for all student nurses. </p> <p>Providing words of wisdom and advice from real-life student nurses, <i>Calculation Skills for Nurses</i> enables you to calculate drug dosages with ease – boosting your confidence and competence in this core area of nursing practice.</p> <p><b>Special features</b></p> <ul> <li>Developed by students for students</li> <li>Clear, straightforward and jargon-free</li> <li>Takes away the fear of calculations, making it approachable, easy and fun</li> <li>Features tips and advice from real-life nursing students</li> <li>Ties in with the NMC standards for pre-registration education and the Essential Skills Clusters</li> <li>Examples and questions based on real-life nursing and healthcare situations</li> <li>Key information displayed on inside back cover for quick reference on clinical placements</li> <li>Features revision questions to test your ability and identify problem areas</li> </ul>

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