\u003cp\u003eNurses who are new to the labor and delivery (L\u0026D) environment will welcome this succinct, easy-to-use orientation guide for everyday labor and birth management practices. It is designed for speedy access to fundamental information about the most common practices in the L\u0026D unit and encourages the development of independence and confidence for new RNs orienting to this practice environment. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis well-formatted reference covers the more commonly occurring L\u0026D situations, terminology, equipment, labs, medications, complications, and algorithms to help foster critical thinking and establish a concrete obstetric knowledge base. A wealth of clearly rendered illustrations are included to aid learning. The book also provides space for nurses to enter personal notes and protocol observed in their particular hospital.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eProvides an easy-access reference to everyday labor and birth management practices\u003cli\u003eIncludes common obstetrical abbreviations, terminology, equipment needed, labs, and algorithms\u003cli\u003eHighlights potential complications in red to indicate emergent topic\u003cli\u003eIntegrates multiple illustrations to enhance learning\u003cli\u003eAnswers basic questions so new nurses can pursue higher-level learning\u003c/ul\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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