Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book
Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills. - Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients. - Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning 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. - Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. - Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients. - Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records. - Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. - NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care. - NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.
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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book
Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills. - Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients. - Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning 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. - Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. - Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients. - Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records. - Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. - NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care. - NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.
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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book: Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures - E-Book

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

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

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

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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills. - Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients. - Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning 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. - Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. - Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients. - Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records. - Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. - NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care. - NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780323529099
Publisher: Mosby, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/13/2017
Series: Nursing Pocket Guides
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 680
File size: 43 MB
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About the Author

Anne Griffin Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN is a Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois.Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN is a Former Director of Research, Patient Care Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri.

Table of Contents

A Skill 1. Acapella Device Skill 2. Aquathermia and Heating Pads Skill 3. Aspiration Precautions   Skill 4. Assistive Device Ambulation (Use of Crutches, Cane, and Walker) Skill 5. Automated External Defibrillator B Skill 6. Bladder Volume Measurement Skill 7. Blood Administration  Skill 8. Blood Pressure by Auscultation: Upper extremities, Lower extremities, Palpation Skill 9. Blood Glucose Testing Skill 10. Blood Pressure: Automatic C Skill 11. Cardiac Monitor: Applying Skill 12. Central Venous Access Device Care: Central Venous Catheter, Ports Skill 13. Chest Tube Care Skill 14. Cold Applications Skill 15. Condom Catheter Skill 16. Continuous Passive Motion Machine Skill 17. Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion D Skill 18. Dressings: Dry and Moist-to-Dry, Skill 29. Dressings: Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel, Foam, or Alginate Skill 20. Dressings: Transparent E Skill 21. Ear Drop Administration Skill 22. Ear Irrigations Skill 23. Electrocardiogram: Obtaining a 12-Lead Skill 24. Enemas Skill 25. Enteral Nutrition via Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube Skill 26. Enteral Nutrition via a Nasoenteric Feeding Tube Skill 27. Epidural Analgesia Skill 28. Eye Irrigation Skill 29. Eye Medications: Drops and Ointment F Skill 30. Fall Prevention in a Health Care Facility Skill 31. Fecal Impaction: Removing Digitally H Skill 32. Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Blankets I Skill 33. Incentive Spirometery Skill 34. Intradermal Injections Skill 35. Intramuscular Injections Skill 36. Intravenous Medications: Intermittent Infusion Sets and Mini-Infusion Pumps Skill 37. Intravenous Medications: Intravenous Bolus Skill 38. Isolation Precautions M Skill 39. Mechanical Lifts Skill 40. Metered-Dose Inhalers Skill 41. Moist Heat (Compress and Sitz Bath) Skill 42. Mouth Care: Unconscious or Debilitated Patients N Skill 43. Nail and Foot Care Skill 44. Nasoenteral Tube:  Placement and Irrigation Skill 45. Nasogastric Tube for Gastric Decompression: Insertion and Removal Skill 46. Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy O Skill 47. Oral Medications Skill 48. Oral Medications: Nasogastric Tube Administration Skill 49. Ostomy Care (Pouching) Skill 50. Oxygen Therapy: Nasal Cannula, Oxygen Mask, T Tube, or Tracheostomy Collar P Skill 51. Parenteral Medication Preparation: Ampules and Vials Skill 52. Parenteral Medications: Mixing Medications in One Syringe Skill 53. Patient-Controlled Analgesia Skill 54. Peripheral Intravenous Care: Dressing Care, Discontinuation Skill 55. Peripheral Intravenous Care: Regulating Intravenous Flow Rate, Changing Tubing and Solution Skill 56. Peripheral Intravenous Insertion Skill 57. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Care Skill 58. Postoperative Exercises Skill 59. Pressure Bandages (Applying) Skill 60. Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Skill 61. Pressure Ulcer Treatment Skill 62. Pulse Oximetry R Skill 63. Rectal Suppository Insertion Skill 64. Respiration Assessment Skill 65. Restraint Application Skill 66. Restraint-Free Environment S Skill 67. Seizure Precautions Skill 68. Sequential Compression Device and Elastic Stockings Skill 69. Specialty Beds: Air-Fluidized, Air Suspension, and Rotokenetic Skill 70. Sterile Gloving Skill 71. Sterile Technique: Donning and Removing Cap, Mask, and Protective Eyewear Skill 72. Subcutaneous Injections Skill 73. Suctioning: Closed (In-line) Skill 74. Suctioning: Nasopharyngeal, Nasotracheal, and Artificial Airway Skill 75. Suprapubic Catheter Care Skill 76. Suture and Staple Removal T Skill 77. Topical Skin Applications Skill 78. Tracheostomy Care U Skill 79. Urinary Catheter Insertion Skill 80. Urinary Catheter Care and Removal Skill 81. Urinary Catheter Irrigation Skill 82. Urinary Diversion: Pouching an Incontinent Urinary Diversion V Skill 83. Vaginal Instillations Skill 84. Venipuncture: Collecting Blood Specimens and Cultures by Syringe and Vacutainer Method W Skill 85. Wound Drainage Devices: Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac Skill 86.
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