Calculate with Confidence
- Author: Deborah C. Morris RN BSN MA LNC
- Edition: 7th Edition
- Publisher: Mosby
- Publication Date: October 16, 2017
- ISBN-10: 323396836
- ISBN-13: 978-1974805310
Calculate with Confidence, 7th Edition focuses on the essential responsibilities of the nurse in medication administration, prioritizing client safety through QSEN principles and updated content that reflects the current scope of practice. This comprehensive text covers the three major methods of drug calculation—ratio and proportion, formula, and dimensional analysis—offering a clear, step-by-step approach to the calculation and administration of drug dosages. With over 2,100 practice problems, this resource is designed to enhance the learning experience of nursing students at all curricular levels by making complex mathematical content clinically applicable.
Key features and content include:
- Extensive Practice: Includes more than 2,000 practice problems, featuring pre-tests and comprehensive post-test reviews to reinforce learning.
- Foundational Math Review: A three-part approach to basic math evaluation through pre-tests and unit reviews, ensuring a solid mathematical foundation before moving to complex dosage calculations.
- Updated Medication Administration: Expanded chapters covering medication safety, client rights, the basic six rights of medication administration, and various delivery routes.
- Clinical Application: Focuses on making content applicable to real-world nursing scenarios to improve accuracy and confidence in clinical settings.
- Self-Assessment Tools: Chapter review problems and complete answer keys allow for independent assessment and mastery of all major topics presented.
