Renal Nursing, 3rd edition, is a research-based guide to nursing in this field. The book covers all stages of chronic kidney disease; haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis; transplantation; investigations; nutrition; and renal care in infancy, childhood and early adolescence. The underlying anatomy, physiology and psychology are discussed in depth, along with the skills and knowledge required to provide support, treatment and high quality care.

• Comprehensive, up-to-date text which provides all that nurses need to know about renal care
• Evidence-based content ensures best practice is used throughout
• Learning outcomes and chapter summaries help to consolidate understanding
• Case studies help readers to relate theory to practice

1. The history of dialysis and transplantation
2. Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process
3. Psychological perspectives
4. Acute renal failure
5. Chronic kidney disease and predialysis care
6. Investigations in renal failure
7. Haemodialysis
8. Peritoneal dialysis
9. End of life care
10. Renal care in infancy, childhood and early adulthood
11. Renal nutrition
12. Renal transplantation
13. Clinical practice guidelines and nursing audit
14. Future trends in renal nursing
Index

By Nicola Thomas, Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, City University, London, UK