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Nursing Care of Clients with Haematologic Disorders

  • Jacqueline Lea
  • , Helena Sanderson

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Abstract

Disorders affecting the blood and blood-forming organs have effects that range from minor disruptions in daily activities to major life-threatening crises. Clients with haematological disorders need holistic nursing care, including emotional support and care for problems involving major body systems. This chapter focuses on health changes resulting from changes in red cells, white cells, platelets and clotting factors. Before proceeding with this chapter, read Chapter 33, which provides a review of the physiology of blood and its formation, as well as important information about assessing clients with haematological disorders.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical-Surgical Nursing: Critical thinking in client care
EditorsPriscilla LeMone, Karen M Burke, Trudy Dwyer, Tracy Levett-Jones, Lorna Moxham, Kerry Reid-Searl, Kamaree Berry, Keryln Carville, Majella Hales, Nicole Knox, Yoni Luxford, and Debra Raymond
Place of PublicationFrenchs Forest, Australia
PublisherPearson Australia
Pages1110-11161
Volume2
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9781442534490, 9781442517080
Publication statusPublished - 31 Dec 2011

Keywords

  • Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)

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