Emmanuela Owusu
Women’s health and Nursing is packed with information about the female reproductive system, ovulation & menstruation, menopause, common gynaecological conditions and early pregnancy complications, including the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. It includes information about gynaecological procedures and discusses medications used in early pregnancy and acute gynaecology. It also focuses on the nurse’s duties and gives an understanding of the important nursing skills and qualities in the field of early pregnancy and acute gynaecology and other nursing specialties.This practical book will help nursing students in theoretical and practical learning, drug calculation exams and in clinical placements. It contains the essentials such as conversions, drug calculation formulas and drug calculation practice questions with explanations and step-by-step solutions to understand the reasoning for the answer. It includes the routes of medication administration, common medical abbreviations with their explanations, anatomical terms and much more. It also offers useful nursing tips. This book will also be useful for other healthcare students, adult nurses, nursing associates and midwives, as well as anyone who has an interest in women’s health and nursing. What topics are included?Female Reproductive SystemHuman Papillomavirus (HPV)Cervical screeningColposcopyVulval skin conditionsCauses of bleeding between periods and postmenopausal bleedingHysteroscopyMenopauseUrogynaecologyGynae-oncologyOvulation and MenstruationPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)EndometriosisFibroidsBartholin’s cystPelvic inflammatory diseaseEarly pregnancy and Acute gynaecologyHyperemesis gravidarumHuman Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG)Ectopic pregnancyRuptured ectopic pregnancyMolar pregnancyNursing skills and qualitiesNurse dutiesMedications for early pregnancy complications and gynaecological conditionsAntibioticsAnalgesics/opioids/ NSAIDsFurther reading and referencesAbout the authorIt includes a comprehensive list of sources/ references.
