Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants
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Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants
Mosby/Elsevier, c2010
4th ed
- : pbk
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Essentials for nursing assistants
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels.
Table of Contents
* Introduction to Health Care Agencies * The Nursing Assistant * Work Ethics * Communicating with the Health Team * Understanding the Person * Understanding Body Structure and Function * Caring for the Older Person * Promoting Safety * NEW! Preventing Falls * Promoting a Restraint-Free Setting * Preventing Infection * Body Mechanics * NEW! Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person * Assisting With Comfort * Assisting With Hygiene * Assisting With Grooming * Assisting With Urinary Elimination * Assisting With Bowel Elimination * Assisting With Nutrition and Fluids * Assisting With Assessment * Assisting With Specimens * Assisting With Exercise and Activity * Assisting With Wound Care * Assisting With Oxygen Needs * Assisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative Care * Caring for Persons With Common Health Problems * NEW! Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems * Caring for Persons With Confusion and Dementia * Assisting With Emergency Care * Caring for the Dying Person
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