Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures--E-Book

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By Anne G. Griffin Perry

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Format

ebook

ISBN

9780323187411

Series

Nursing Pocket Guides

Author

Anne G. Griffin Perry

Publisher

Elsevier Health Sciences

Release

30 April 2014

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Medical Nonfiction

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Take this reference to clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 8th Edition presents 85 key skills in a convenient spiral-bound, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques. This edition adds coverage of two new skills. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this guide helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available as an eBook for use on hand-held devices!

  • Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.
  • Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.
  • Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.
  • Clear, two-column format shows how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.
  • A Gloving logo identifies procedures in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.
  • Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.
  • Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, and each skill begins on a new page.
  • A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.
  • UNIQUE! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.
  • NEW! Additional nursing skills include instructions for blood glucose testing and applying a pressure bandage, both important skills in today's practice.

    • Format

    ebook

    ISBN

    9780323187411

    Series

    Nursing Pocket Guides

    Author

    Anne G. Griffin Perry

    Publisher

    Elsevier Health Sciences

    Release

    30 April 2014

    Share

    Subjects

    Medical Nonfiction
    Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures--E-Book