PhotoGuide of Nursing Skills
Sandra F. Smith; Donna J. Duell; Barbara C. Martin
Prentice Hall (2001)
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Nursing - Atlases, Nursing Assessment - Atlases, Nursing Care - Methods - Atlases, Nursing Process - Atlases, Physical Diagnosis - Atlases
Paperback 9780838581742
English
This heavily illustrated book provides a full color presentation of all basic and intermediate skills of nursing procedures. Its unique and easy-to-use format divides each procedure into logical stepscomplete with appropriate illustrations, descriptions, and rationales for each one. A focus on critical thinking looks at unexpected outcomes when performing skills, and encourages problem solving in a clinical context using alternative nursing actions.Chapter topics include legal and ethical protocol; documentation; infection control; personal hygiene; vital signs; wound care and dressings; oral, parenteral, and topical and mucous membrane medications; feeding and decompression tubes; urinary and bowel elimination; respiratory and cardiovascular procedures; cardiopulmonary emergencies; and intravenous medications.For individuals preparing for a career in nursing, or providing health care at home.