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Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

ISBN: 9780323026017 | 032302601X
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div
Pub. Date: 8/1/2003

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SummaryTable of Contents
This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Perry's Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 6th edition text & Mosby's Nursing Skills CD-ROMs 2.0 - Student Version.
UNIT I Supporting the Client Through the Health Care System
Admitting, Transfer, and Discharge
1(20)
Patricia A. Potter
... MORE3(7)
Transferring Clients
10(4)
Discharging Clients
14(7)
Communication
21(16)
Jacqueline Raybuck Saleeby
Establishing the Nurse-Client Relationship
23(7)
Communicating With the Anxious Client
30(2)
Verbally De-escalating the Potentially Violent Client
32(5)
Recording and Reporting
37(22)
Patricia A. Potter
Giving a Change-of-Shift Report
50(1)
Documenting Nurses' Progress Notes
51(3)
Incident Reporting
54(5)
UNIT II Safety and Comfort
Safety
59(26)
Eileen Costantinou
Fall Prevention
61(6)
Designing a Restraint-Free Environment
67(3)
Applying Physical Restraints
70(10)
Seizure Precautions
80(5)
Comfort
85(30)
Maureen Carty
Mary F. Clarke
Removing Painful Stimuli
89(5)
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
94(4)
Intraspinal Analgesia
98(6)
Nonpharmacological Aids to Promote Comfort
104(11)
UNIT III Hygiene
Personal Hygiene and Bedmaking
115(48)
Anne Griffin Perry
Bathing a Client
119(9)
Providing Perineal Care
128(4)
Brushing Teeth
132(5)
Performing Mouth Care for the Unconscious or Debilitated Client
137(3)
Hair Care
140(5)
Performing Nail and Foot Care
145(6)
Care of the Client's Environment
151(12)
Pressure Ulcer Care
163(30)
Anne Griffin Perry
Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies
165(10)
Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
175(18)
Care of Eye and Ear Prostheses
193(18)
Anne Griffin Perry
Taking Care of Contact Lenses
195(7)
Taking Care of an Artificial Eye
202(4)
Taking Care of an In-the-Ear Hearing Aid
206(5)
UNIT IV Vital Signs and Physical Assessment
Vital Signs
211(44)
Patricia A. Potter
Measuring Body Temperature
213(13)
Assessing Radial Pulse
226(4)
Assessing Apical Pulse
230(5)
Assessing Respirations
235(5)
Assessing Arterial Blood Pressure
240(10)
Measuring Oxygen Saturation (Pulse Oximetry)
250(5)
Shift Assessment
255(60)
Martha E. Elkin
General Survey
262(10)
Assessing the Thorax and Lungs
272(8)
Assessing the Heart and Neck Vessels
280(8)
Assessing the Abdomen
288(8)
Assessing the Extremities and Peripheral Circulation
296(12)
Assessing Intake and Output
308(7)
UNIT V Oxygenation
Oxygen Therapy
315(24)
Anne Griffin Perry
Applying a Nasal Cannula or Oxygen Mask
318(6)
Administering Oxygen Therapy to a Client With an Artificial Airway
324(3)
Using Incentive Spirometry
327(2)
Administering Mechanical Ventilation
329(6)
Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow Rates
335(4)
Performing Chest Physiotherapy
339(16)
Anne Griffin Perry
Performing Postural Drainage
341(8)
Performing Percussion and Vibration and Shaking
349(6)
Airway Maintenance
355(36)
Anne Griffin Perry
Performing Oropharyngeal Suctioning
357(4)
Airway Management---Suctioning
361(10)
Performing Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube Suctioning Using a Closed System (In-Line) Catheter
371(4)
Performing Endotracheal Tube Care
375(5)
Performing Tracheostomy Care
380(5)
Inflating the Cuff on an Endotracheal or Tracheostomy Tube
385(6)
Closed Chest Drainage Systems
391(18)
Anne Griffin Perry
Caring for Clients With Chest Tube Connected to Disposable Drainage Systems
395(8)
Assisting With Removal of Chest Tubes
403(2)
Reinfusion of Chest Tube Drainage
405(4)
Emergency Measures for Life Support
409(26)
Anne Griffin Perry
Removing a Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
411(7)
Inserting a Nasal Airway
418(3)
Inserting an Oropharyngeal Airway
421(3)
Using an Ambu-Bag
424(3)
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
427(8)
UNIT VI Medications
Preparing for Medication Administration
435(18)
Patricia A. Potter
Oral and Topical Medications
453(50)
Julie Snyder
Administering Oral Medications
455(6)
Administering Medications by Nasogastric Tube
461(4)
Administering Skin Applications
465(5)
Administering Eye Medications
470(5)
Administering Ear Drops
475(4)
Administering Ear Irrigations
479(3)
Administering Nasal Instillations
482(3)
Using Metered-Dose Inhalers
485(5)
Using Small-Volume Nebulizers
490(4)
Administering Vaginal Instillations
494(4)
Administering Rectal Suppositories
498(5)
Parenteral Medications
503(56)
Amy Hall
Preparing Injections From Ampules and Vials
509(6)
Mixing Medications From Two Vials
515(4)
Administering Intradermal Injections
519(4)
Administering Subcutaneous Injections
523(5)
Administering Intramuscular Injections
528(6)
Adding Medications to Intravenous Fluid Containers
534(5)
Administering Intravenous Medications by Intermittent Infusion Sets and Miniinfusion Pumps
539(7)
Administering Medications by Intravenous Bolus
546(5)
Administering Continuous Subcutaneous Medications
551(8)
UNIT VII Fluid Balance
Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy
559(58)
Patricia A. Potter
Initiating Intravenous Therapy
564(15)
Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
579(8)
Regulating Intravenous Flow Rate
587(6)
Changing Intravenous Solutions
593(3)
Changing Infusion Tubing
596(3)
Changing a Peripheral Intravenous Dressing
599(5)
Caring for Vascular Access Devices
604(10)
Discontinuing Peripheral Intravenous Access
614(3)
Blood Therapy
617(18)
Anne Falsone Vaughan
Initiating Blood Therapy
619(6)
Autologous Transfusion
625(3)
Adverse Reactions to Transfusion
628(7)
UNIT VIII Nutrition
Oral Nutrition
635(22)
Anne Griffin Perry
Performing Nutritional Assessment
638(9)
Assisting the Adult Client With Oral Nutrition
647(5)
Aspiration Precautions
652(5)
Enteral Nutrition
657(26)
Patricia A. Potter
Intubating the Client With a Small-Bore Nasogastic or Nasointestinal Feeding Tube
659(6)
Verifying Tube Placement for a Large-Bore or Small Bore Feeding Tube
665(3)
Irrigating a Small-Bore Feeding Tube
668(3)
Administering Enteral Feedings via Nasoenteric Tube
671(5)
Administering Enteral Feedings via Gastrostomy or Jejunostomy Tube
676(7)
Parenteral Nutrition
683(18)
Patricia A. Potter
Caring for the Client Receiving Central Venous Placement for Central Parenteral Nutrition
687(5)
Caring for the Client Receiving Central Parenteral Nutrition (CPN)
692(4)
Caring for the Client Receiving Peripheral Parenteral Nutrition With Lipid (Fat) Emulsion
696(5)
UNIT IX Elimination
Urinary Elimination
701(38)
Ruth Ludwick
Assisting a Client in Using a Urinal
703(3)
Inserting a Straight or Indwelling Catheter
706(9)
Care and Removal of the Indwelling Catheter
715(4)
Obtaining Catheterized Specimens for Residual Urine
719(2)
Performing Catheter Irrigation
721(5)
Applying a Condom Catheter
726(3)
Care of a Suprapubic Catheter
729(3)
Peritoneal Dialysis and Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
732(7)
Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation
739(26)
Patricia A. Potter
Assisting the Client in Using a Bedpan
741(6)
Removing Fecal Impaction Digitally
747(3)
Administering an Enema
750(6)
Inserting and Maintaining a Nasogastric Tube
756(9)
Ostomy Care
765(34)
Anne Griffin Perry
Pouching an Enterostomy
770(9)
Irrigating a Colostomy
779(4)
Pouching a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion
783(6)
Catheterizing a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion
789(2)
Maintaining a Continent Diversion
791(8)
UNIT X Posture, Mobility, and Ambulation
Body Mechanics, Transfer, and Positioning
799(26)
Rita Wunderlich
Maintaining Body Alignment
802(4)
Using Safe and Effective Transfer Techniques
806(9)
Moving and Positioning Clients in Bed
815(10)
Exercise and Ambulation
825(42)
Rita Wunderlich
Performing Range-of-Motion Exercise
827(11)
Performing Isometric Exercises
838(4)
Applying Elastic Stockings
842(5)
Applying Pneumatic Compression Device
847(4)
Changing Client's Position to Minimize Occurrence of Orthostatic Hypotension
851(2)
Assisting With Ambulation
853(14)
Orthopedic Measures
867(32)
Wanda Cleveland Dubuisson
Assisting With Cast Application
870(7)
Assisting With Cast Removal
877(3)
Assisting With Application of Skin Traction
880(9)
Assisting With Insertion of Pins, Wires, or Nail for Skeletal Traction
889(10)
Support Surfaces and Special Beds
899(22)
Marilee Kuhrik
Nancy S. Kuhrik
Placing a Client on a Support Surface Mattress
901(6)
Placing a Client on an Air-Suspension Bed
907(3)
Placing a Client on an Air-Fluidized Bed
910(3)
Placing a Client on a Bariatric Bed
913(3)
Placing a Client on a Rotokinetic Bed
916(5)
UNIT XI Infection Control
Medical Asepsis
921(18)
Patricia A. Potter
Hand Washing
924(4)
Caring for Clients Under Isolation Precautions
928(11)
Sterile Technique
939(18)
Patricia A. Potter
Applying and Removing Cap, Mask, and Protective Eyewear
941(4)
Preparing a Sterile Field
945(6)
Open Gloving
951(6)
UNIT XII Care of the Surgical Client
Preoperative and Postoperative Care
957(34)
Rita Mertig
Preparing the Client for Surgery
959(9)
Demonstrating Postoperative Exercises
968(8)
Preparing the Surgical Site
976(3)
Performing Postoperative Care of the Surgical Client
979(12)
Intraoperative Care
991(12)
Patricia A. Potter
Surgical Hand Washing
993(4)
Donning a Sterile Gown and Gloves (Closed Gloving)
997(6)
UNIT XIII Dressings and Wound Care
Wound Care and Irrigations
1003(24)
Anne Griffin Perry
Performing Wound Irrigation
1008(8)
Performing Suture and Staple Removal
1016(5)
Performing Drainage Evacuation
1021(6)
Dressings
1027(32)
Anne Griffin Perry
Applying a Dry Dressing
1031(4)
Applying a Wet-to-Dry Dressing
1035(5)
Applying a Pressure Bandage
1040(1)
Applying a Transparent Dressing
1041(6)
Applying a Hydrocolloid or Hydrogel Dressing
1047(4)
Applying a Foam Dressing
1051(3)
Applying Absorption and Alginate Dressings
1054(5)
Binders and Bandages
1059(12)
Patricia A. Potter
Applying Gauze and Elastic Bandages
1062(5)
Applying an Abdominal Binder and a Breast Binder
1067(4)
Hot and Cold Therapy
1071(22)
Jane Ruhland
Applying a Moist Hot Compress to an Open Wound
1074(4)
Assisting With Warm Soaks and Sitz Baths
1078(3)
Applying Aquathermia and Heating Pads
1081(3)
Applying Cold Applications
1084(4)
Caring for Clients Requiring Hypothermia or Hyperthermia Blankets
1088(5)
UNIT XIV Home Care
Home Care Safety
1093(22)
Patricia A. Potter
Modifying Safety Risks in the Home Environment
1095(9)
Adapting the Home Setting for Clients With Cognitive Deficits
1104(5)
Medication and Medical Device Safety
1109(6)
Home Care Teaching
1115(32)
Anne Griffin Perry
Teaching Clients to Measure Body Temperature, Blood Pressure, and Pulse
1117(9)
Using Home Oxygen Equipment
1126(6)
Teaching Home Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning
1132(5)
Helping Clients With Self-Medication
1137(5)
Enteral Nutrition in the Home
1142(5)
UNIT XV Special Procedures
Specimen Collection
1147(60)
Marilee Kuhrik
Nancy S. Kuhrik
Collecting a Midstream (Clean-Voided) Urine Specimen
1149(5)
Collecting a Timed Urine Specimen
1154(3)
Collecting a Sterile Urine Specimen From an Indwelling Catheter
1157(3)
Measuring Specific Gravity of Urine
1160(2)
Measuring Chemical Properties of Urine: Glucose, Ketones, Protein, Blood, and pH
1162(5)
Measuring Occult Blood in Stool
1167(3)
Collecting Nose and Throat Specimens for Culture
1170(4)
Obtaining Vaginal or Urethral Discharge Specimens
1174(3)
Collecting Sputum Specimens
1177(5)
Obtaining Gastric Specimens
1182(3)
Obtaining Wound Drainage Specimens
1185(3)
Collecting Blood Specimens by Venipuncture (Syringe Method, Vacutainer Method, and Blood Cultures
1188(8)
Measuring Blood Glucose Level After Skin Puncture (Capillary Puncture)
1196(5)
Obtaining an Arterial Specimen for Blood Gas Measurement
1201(6)
Diagnostic Procedures
1207(46)
Marilee Kuhrik
Nancy S. Kuhrik
Assisting With Abdominal Paracentesis
1210(4)
Assisting With Angiography (Arteriography)
1214(8)
Assisting With Bone Marrow Aspiration/Biopsy
1222(4)
Assisting With Bronchoscopy
1226(4)
Assisting With Electrocardiogram
1230(3)
Assisting With Endoscopy
1233(5)
Assisting With Lumbar Puncture
1238(5)
Assisting With Magnetic Resonance Imaging
1243(4)
Assisting With Thoracentesis
1247(6)
Care After Death
1253(10)
Patricia A. Potter
Care of the Body After Death
1258(5)
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