Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures (Nursing Pocket Guides)
Books / Spiral Bound
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ISBN: 0323074545 / Publisher: Mosby, May 2010
This portable (4.5x7.5"), wire-spiral-bound reference for students and practitioners describes 80 skills and procedures commonly performed in the clinical setting. Skills are presented alphabetically in a step-by-step format that includes purpose, a list of equipment, and rationales explaining why the technique is used, plus color photos (new for this edition) and drawings and safety alerts. General pre-procedure and post-procedure protocols are listed on the inside back cover. The back cover can also serve as a bookmark. This seventh edition includes information on complications and related interventions, and reporting and recording guidelines for every skill. Information on the authors is not given. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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<p>Take this pocket reference to clinicals on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading <i>Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition</i>, <b>Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 7th Edition</b> presents 83 key skills in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why to use specific techniques. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this book helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available on Skyscape for use on any hand-held device!</p><ul> <li><b>A clear, two-column format</b> presents skills with rationales for each step explaining why to use specific techniques.</li> <li><b>A gloving logo</b> identifies skills in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection. </li> <li><b>Safety alerts</b> highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills. </li> <li><b>Reporting and recording guidelines</b> include a bulleted list of what should be documented in the patient records. </li> <li><b>Unexpected outcomes and related interventions</b> help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. </li> <li><b>Alphabetical organization of skills</b> makes it easy to find information quickly.</li> <li><b>A convenient pocket size and spiral binding</b> allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want. </li></ul><ul> <li><b>New full-color design and illustrations</b> help you follow step-by-step directions more easily.</li> <li><b>Completely updated content</b> is based on Perry & Potter's market-leading text, <i>Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition</i>, for the latest in evidence-based care.</li></ul>
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