A must-have resource for all nursing personnel this book focuses on areas in nursing that consistently cause the most confusion. The engaging reader-friendly writing style simplifies difficult concepts and presents them in a clear concise manner. Chapter topics cover ABGs drug calculations and medication issues laboratory and diagnostic studies ECG and epidemiology. Handy survival tips for clinical settings are also includedwith advice on using the Internet to access current nursing information and how to communicate more effectively For nurses social workers and other allied health professionals.