Nursing Skills in Nutrition, Hydration and Elimination.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cunningham, Sheila, 1962- author.

Contributor:

Moore, Tina, 1962-

Series:

Skills in Nursing Practice Ser.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Nursing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (69 pages).

Place of Publication:

Milton : Routledge, 2019.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The body needs a constant supply of nutrients and water in order to survive, with waterbeing required for the transportation of nutrients to cells and also for the transportation of waste out of the body. This practical pocket guide focuses on what you need to know to support your patients' health and comfort. It looks at: The anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system The anatomy and physiology of the renal system Elimination and associated skills Catheterisation Nutrition Hydration Fluid balance This competency-based text covers relevant key concepts, anatomy and physiology, lifespan matters, assessment and nursing skills. To support your learning, it also includes learning outcomes, concept map summaries, activities, questions and scenarios with sample answers, and critical reflection thinking points. Quick and easy to reference, this short, clinically focused guide is ideal for use on placements or for revision. It is suitable for pre-registration nurses, students on the nursing associate programme and newly qualified nurses.

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series; Introduction and overview; Chapter 1 Nutrition; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Chapter 2 Hydration and fluid balance; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 3 Elimination and bowel care; Overview

Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018)Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 4 Renal function and care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

OCLC-licensed vendor bibliographic record.

ISBN:

9781351065696

1351065696

9781351065702

135106570X

9781351065689

1351065688

9781351065672

135106567X

OCLC:

1129198220

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.