Mosby's Nursing Skills & Proce 4.4

Take advantage of this reference during clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills!

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About: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures

Containing over 80 skills with rationales, step-by-step full-color photos, and safety alerts, this guide includes a bullet-ed list of what should be documented in patient records.

Author: Anne Griffin Perry, EdD, RN, FAAN and Patricia A. Potter, PhD, RN, FAAN

Publisher: Mosby | Elsevier, Inc.

ISBN-13: 978-0323187411

Full Description:

This reference is tailored for clinicals or work environments, providing quick access to essential nursing skills. Based on Perry & Potter's renowned Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the 8th Edition of Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures offers detailed instructions for 85 key skills in an A-to-Z format. The guide features step-by-step directions with full-color photos and rationales that explain the purpose and methodology behind specific techniques. This edition introduces coverage of two new skills and incorporates the latest evidence-based practices to aid in performing fundamental nursing skills proficiently and safely.

Key Features:

• Additional nursing skills added include guidance on blood glucose testing and applying a pressure bandage, deemed crucial skills in modern-day practice.
• Safety alerts spotlight critical information for patient safety and optimal skill execution.
• Unexpected outcomes and corresponding interventions guide you in troubleshooting potential issues and taking suitable actions.
• Special Considerations cover teaching aspects, home care scenarios, and adjustments in care for pediatric and geriatric patients.
• The clear two-column format outlines how to execute skills with rationales for each step elucidating the reasoning behind the practice and its benefits to patients.
• A Gloving logo provides clarity on procedures necessitating clean gloves or glove changes to minimize infection risks.
• Documentation guidelines offer a concise list of what should be reported and recorded in patient records.

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