Nursing care of people with haematological disorders
Edited book (chapter)
Ryan, Liz. 2017. "Nursing care of people with haematological disorders." LeMone & Burke’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care. Australia. Pearson Education Australia. pp. 1146-1201
| Chapter Title | Nursing care of people with haematological disorders |
|---|---|
| Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
| Book Title | LeMone & Burke’s Medical-Surgical Nursing: Critical Thinking for Person-Centred Care |
| Authors | Ryan, Liz |
| Edition | 3 |
| Volume | 2 |
| Page Range | 1146-1201 |
| Number of Pages | 56 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Publisher | Pearson Education Australia |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| ISBN | 9781488611759 |
| 9781488611766 | |
| 9781488611773 | |
| 9781488610363 | |
| Abstract | Disorders affecting blood and blood-forming organs have effects that range from minor disruptions in daily activities to major life-threatening crises. People with haematological disorders need holistic nursing care, including emotional support and care for problems involving major body systems. Red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen to body tissues and help return carbon dioxide to the lungs for excretion. Alterations in the number, size, shape or composition of RBCs affect their ability to effectively carry out these functions. Anaemia, the most common RBC disorder, is an abnormally low RBC count or reduced haemoglobin content. Polycythaemia is an abnormally high RBC count. |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420501. Acute care |
| 420599. Nursing not elsewhere classified | |
| Public Notes | There are no files associated with this item. |
| Byline Affiliations | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
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