Photo Guide of Nursing Skills - Brossura

Smith, Sandra F.; Duell, Donna J.; Martin, Barbara C.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0838581749 ISBN 13: 9780838581742

Casa editrice: Pearson, 2002

Riassunto

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 steps—complete 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.

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Dalla quarta di copertina:

Photo Guide to Nursing Skills

Sandra F. Smith, RN, MS, National Nursing Review
Donna J. Duell, Cabrillo College
Barbara C. Martin, RN,MS, CS, University of Tulsa

Anyone preparing for a career in nursing, or providing health care at home, will love this full-color visual walkthrough of all basic and intermediate nursing procedures. The unique and easy-to-follow format divides each procedure into logical steps, complete with appropriate illustrations, descriptions, and rationales. The main features include:

• Over 2000 full-color photos and line drawings illustrating over 300 step-by-step procedures.
• Critical thinking sections that focus on unexpected outcomes and alternative nursing actions.
• Quick-reference content, safety alerts, and charts and tables to sharpen skill mastery.
• Self-evaluation exercises to aid in exam preparation.
• Useful Tips provides additional clinical information with regard to each skill or procedure.
• Charting Information outlines clear guidelines for patient documentation.

Product Description:

Book by Smith Sandra F Duell RN MS Donna J Martin Barbara

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pearson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0838581749
• ISBN 13: 9780838581742
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 823