Pocket guide to basic skills and procedures

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Pocket guide to basic skills and procedures

Anne Griffin Perry, Veronica "Ronnie" Peterson, Patricia A. Potter

(Mosby's pocket guide series)

Mosby, c2003

5th ed

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Basic skills and procedures

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [453]-457) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This popular pocket guide is a practical, portable reference for students and practitioners performing basic skills in any clinical setting. Grouped according to specialty area, nearly 100 commonly performed procedures are presented in a clear, step-by-step format that includes the purpose, equipment list and rationales for each step. Nurse Alerts, Recording Guidelines, Teaching, Pediatric and Older Adult Considerations provide valuable information to ensure delivery of competent, comprehensive and client-focussed care.

Table of Contents

Recording and reporting Vital signs Hygiene Pressure Ulcers Oxygenation Medications Fluids Tube feedings Elimination Positioning and transfers Infection control Care of the surgical client Dressings, binders, bandages, and application of hot and cold therapy

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