Nursing procedures.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Springhouse Corporation.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Nursing Care.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing Care.

Physical Description:

xi, 802 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Springhouse, Pa. : Springhouse Corp., [2000]

Summary:

The unique guidance in this newly revised edition includes start-to-finish, step-by-step instructions for more than 500 procedures, including 10 recently developed procedures such as the protocol for responding to latex allergies. All procedures include equipment use, patient positioning, special considerations, possible complications, and documentation guidelines. Graphic logos highlight concerns and adaptations for geriatric and pediatric patients, as well as patient-teaching tips. Contents include fundamental procedures; infection control; specimen collection and testing; physical treatments; drug administration; intravascular therapy; and cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, urologic, orthopedic, skin, eye, ear, nose, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric care.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0874349788

OCLC:

42683367