Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Fundamentals & Skills
| Author: | Anne Griffin Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN | ISBN: | 9780323321716 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication: | March 18, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Mosby | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anne Griffin Perry, RN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN |
| ISBN: | 9780323321716 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Health Sciences |
| Publication: | March 18, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Mosby |
| Language: | English |
Take this reference to clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 8th Edition presents 85 key skills in a convenient spiral-bound, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques. This edition adds coverage of two new skills. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this guide helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available as an eBook for use on hand-held devices!
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Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.
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Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.
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Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.
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Clear, two-column format shows how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.
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A Gloving logo identifies procedures in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.
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Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.
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Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, and each skill begins on a new page.
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A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.
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UNIQUE! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter’s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques,the bestselling nursing skills text.
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NEW! Additional nursing skills includeinstructions forblood glucose testing and applying a pressure bandage, both important skills in today's practice.
Take this reference to clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 8th Edition presents 85 key skills in a convenient spiral-bound, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques. This edition adds coverage of two new skills. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this guide helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available as an eBook for use on hand-held devices!
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Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.
-
Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.
-
Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.
-
Clear, two-column format shows how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.
-
A Gloving logo identifies procedures in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.
-
Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.
-
Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, and each skill begins on a new page.
-
A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.
-
UNIQUE! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter’s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques,the bestselling nursing skills text.
-
NEW! Additional nursing skills includeinstructions forblood glucose testing and applying a pressure bandage, both important skills in today's practice.
