Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Perry, Anne Griffin, editor.

Potter, Patricia Ann, editor.

Ostendorf, Wendy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing Care--methods.

Clinical Medicine--methods.

Evidence-Based Nursing--methods.

Nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Nursing.

Medical Subjects:

Nursing Care--methods.

Clinical Medicine--methods.

Evidence-Based Nursing--methods.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xviii, 1180 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Other Title:

Clinical nursing skills and techniques

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2018]

Summary:

Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques offers clear and comprehensive coverage of over 200 basic, intermediate and advanced skills. Features nearly 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings, a nursing process framework, step-by-step instructions with rationales, and a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice. This edition also includes new coverage of patient-centered care and safety guidelines, an enhanced emphasis on QSEN core competencies, and an expanded clinical focus with specialized Clinical Debriefs, Teach-Back, and sample documentation throughout.

Contents:

Supporting the patient through the health care system

Vital signs and physical assessment

Special procedures

Infection control

Activity and mobility

Safety and comfort

Hygiene

Medications

Oxygenation

Fluid balance

Nutrition

Elimination

Care of the surgical patient

Dressings and wound care

Home care

Appendixes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780323400695

0323400698

OCLC:

952370553

Publisher Number:

99972696612