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Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills

by: DELMAR (ALTMAN/BUCHSEL/COXON)

Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills

by: DELMAR (ALTMAN/BUCHSEL/COXON)

ISBN 13:
9780766807150
ISBN 10:
0766807150
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 09/03/1999
Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
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Univ. of Washington, Seattle. Textbook containing over 200 nursing skills. Follows the five-step nursing process and includes over 1,500 color photographs emphasizing key actions and rationales to aid comprehension. For students, certified aids, and nurse practitioners. Softcover. DNLM: Nursing Care--methods.

Contributing Authors

Reviewers

xii

Preface

xiii

Acknowledgments

xviii

About the Authors

xix

Physical Assessment

(120)

Physical Assessment

(26)

Taking a Temperature

(12)

Taking a Pulse

(7)

Counting Respirations

(6)

Taking Blood Pressure

(8)

Weighing a Client, Mobile and Immobile

(7)

Measuring Intake and Output

(6)

Breast Self-Examination

(8)

Collecting a Clean-Catch, Midstream Urine Specimen

(7)

Testing Urine for Specific Gravity, Ketones, Glucose, and Occult Blood

(7)

Performing a Skin Puncture

(5)

Measuring Blood Glucose Levels

101

(7)

Collecting Nose, Throat, and Sputum Specimens

108

(8)

Testing for Occult Blood with a Hemoccult Slide

116

(5)

Safety and Infection Control

121

(114)

Handwashing

122

(5)

Proper Body Mechanics and Safe Lifting

127

(10)

Assisting with Ambulation and Safe Falling

137

(7)

Donning and Removing Clean and Contaminated Gowns and Gloves

144

(6)

Donning a Cap and Mask

150

(5)

Removing Contaminated Items

155

(7)

Applying Sterile Gloves via the Open Method

162

(6)

Surgical Scrub

168

(6)

Applying Sterile Gloves and Gown via the Closed Method

174

(5)

Applying Restraints

179

(10)

Emergency Airway Management

189

(6)

Administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

195

(14)

Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

209

(10)

Responding to Accidental Poisoning

219

(5)

Emergency Client Transport

224

(11)

Patient Care and Comfort

235

(72)

The Effective Communication Process

236

(9)

Guided Imagery

245

(6)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

251

(7)

Therapeutic Massage

258

(6)

Applying Moist Heat

264

(6)

Warm Soaks and Sitz Baths

270

(5)

Applying Dry Heat

275

(8)

Using a Thermal Blanket and an Infant Radiant Heat Warmer

283

(8)

Applying Cold Treatment

291

(7)

Assisting with a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Unit

298

(9)

Basic Care

307

(188)

Changing Linens in an Unoccupied Bed

308

(8)

Changing Linens in an Occupied Bed

316

(6)

Turning and Positioning a Client

322

(8)

Moving a Client in Bed

330

(7)

Assisting with a Bedpan or Urinal

337

(7)

Assisting with Feeding

344

(7)

Bathing a Client in Bed

351

(7)

Oral Care

358

(10)

Perineal and Genital Care

368

(6)

Eye Care

374

(8)

Hair and Scalp Care

382

(8)

Hand and Foot Care

390

(8)

Shaving a Client

398

(6)

Giving a Back Rub

404

(5)

Changing the IV Gown

409

(6)

Assisting from Bed to Stretcher

415

(6)

Assisting from Bed to Wheelchair, Commode, or Chair

421

(6)

Assisting from Bed to Walking

427

(7)

Using a Hydraulic Lift

434

(7)

Administering Preoperative Care

441

(9)

Preparing a Surgical Site

450

(9)

Assessing Immediate Postoperative Care

459

(8)

Postoperative Exercise Instruction

467

(8)

Administering Passive Range of Motion (ROM) Exercises

475

(13)

Postmortem Care

488

(7)

Medication Administration

495

(150)

Administering Oral, Sublingual, and Buccal Medications

496

(8)

Administering Eye and Ear Medications

504

(9)

Administering Skin/Topical Medications

513

(7)

Administering Nasal Medications

520

(6)

Administering Rectal Medications

526

(6)

Administering Vaginal Medications

532

(7)

Administering Nebulized Medications

539

(8)

Administering an Intradermal Injection

547

(5)

Administering a Subcutaneous Injection

552

(6)

Administering an Intramuscular Injection

558

(6)

Administering Medication via Z-track Injection

564

(6)

Withdrawing Medication from a Vial

570

(6)

Withdrawing Medication from an Ampoule

576

(6)

Mixing Medications from Two Vials into One Syringe

582

(7)

Preparing an IV Solution

589

(6)

Adding Medications to an IV Solution

595

(6)

Administering Medications via Secondary Administration Sets (Piggyback)

601

(7)

Administering Medications via IV Bolus or IV Push

608

(6)

Administering Medications via Volume-Control Sets

614

(6)

Administering Medication via a Cartridge System

620

(5)

Administering Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

625

(6)

Administering Epidural Analgesia

631

(6)

Managing Controlled Substances

637

(8)

Nutrition and Elimination

645

(154)

Inserting and Maintaining a Nasogastric Tube

646

(8)

Assessing Placement of a Large-Bore Feeding Tube

654

(6)

Assessing Placement of a Small-Bore Feeding Tube

660

(6)

Removing a Nasogastric Tube

666

(6)

Feeding and Medicating via a Gastrostomy Tube

672

(9)

Maintaining Gastrointestinal Suction Devices

681

(6)

Applying a Condom Catheter

687

(6)

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Male

693

(8)

Inserting an Indwelling Catheter: Female

701

(8)

Routine Catheter Care

709

(4)

Obtaining a Residual Urine Specimen from an Indwelling Catheter

713

(4)

Irrigating a Urinary Catheter

717

(7)

Irrigating the Bladder Using a Closed-System Catheter

724

(8)

Removing an Indwelling Catheter

732

(5)

Catheterizing a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion

737

(6)

Maintaining a Continent Urinary Diversion

743

(6)

Pouching a Noncontinent Urinary Diversion

749

(5)

Administering Peritoneal Dialysis

754

(8)

Administering an Enema

762

(13)

Digital Removal of Fecal Impaction

775

(6)

Inserting a Rectal Tube

781

(5)

Irrigating and Cleaning a Stoma

786

(6)

Changing a Bowel Diversion Ostomy Appliance: Pouching a Stoma

792

(7)

Oxygenation

799

(126)

Administering Oxygen Therapy

800

(9)

Assisting a Client with Controlled Coughing and Deep Breathing

809

(5)

Assisting a Client with an Incentive Spirometer

814

(5)

Administering Pulmonary Therapy and Postural Drainage

819

(4)

Administering Pulse Oximetry

823

(6)

Measuring Peak Expiratory Flow Rates

829

(8)

Administering Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB)

837

(6)

Assisting with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)

843

(5)

Preparing the Chest Drainage System

848

(10)

Maintaining the Chest Tube and Chest Drainage System

858

(7)

Measuring the Output from a Chest Drainage System

865

(4)

Obtaining a Specimen from a Chest Drainage System

869

(4)

Removing a Chest Tube

873

(5)

Ventilating the Client with an Ambu Bag

878

(7)

Inserting the Pharyngeal Airway

885

(5)

Maintaining Mechanical Ventilation

890

(6)

Suctioning Endotracheal and Tracheal Tubes

896

(7)

Maintaining and Cleaning Endotracheal Tubes

903

(6)

Maintaining and Cleaning the Tracheostomy Tube

909

(6)

Maintaining a Double Cannula Tracheostomy Tube

915

(7)

Plugging the Tracheostomy Tube

922

(3)

Circulatory

925

(164)

Performing Venipuncture (Blood Drawing)

926

(8)

Starting an IV

934

(7)

Inserting a Butterfly Needle

941

(7)

Preparing the IV Bag and Tubing

948

(6)

Setting the IV Flow Rate

954

(6)

Assessing and Maintaining an IV Insertion Site

960

(5)

Changing the IV Solution

965

(6)

Discontinuing the IV and Changing to a Heparin Lock

971

(6)

Administering a Blood Transfusion

977

(8)

Assessing and Responding to Transfusion Reactions

985

(6)

Assisting with the Insertion of a Central Venous Catheter

991

(6)

Changing the Central Venous Dressing

997

(6)

Changing the Central Venous Tubing

1003

(5)

Maintaining a Central Venous Catheter

1008

(5)

Measuring Central Venous Pressure (CVP)

1013

(7)

Drawing Blood from a Central Venous Catheter

1020

(6)

Infusing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Fat Emulsion through a Central Venous Catheter

1026

(9)

Removing the Central Venous Catheter

1035

(5)

Inserting a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

1040

(9)

Administering Peripheral Vein Total Parenteral Nutrition

1049

(7)

Hemodialysis Site Care

1056

(6)

Using an Implantable Venous Access Device

1062

(7)

Caring for an Implanted Venous Access Device

1069

(6)

Obtaining an Arterial Blood Gas Specimen

1075

(6)

Assisting with the Insertion and Maintenance of an Epidural Catheter

1081

(8)

Skin Integrity and Wound Care

1089

(116)

Bandaging

1090

(8)

Applying a Dry Dressing

1098

(6)

Applying a Wet-to-Damp Dressing (Wet to Dry to Moist Dressing)

1104

(7)

Applying a Transparent Dressing

1111

(5)

Applying a Pressure Bandage

1116

(6)

Changing Dressings around Therapeutic Puncture Sites

1122

(9)

Irrigating a Wound

1131

(5)

Packing a Wound

1136

(8)

Cleaning and Dressing a Wound with an Open Drain

1144

(7)

Dressing a Wound with Retention Sutures

1151

(7)

Obtaining a Wound Drainage Specimen for Culturing

1158

(5)

Maintaining a Closed Wound Drainage System

1163

(6)

Care of the Jackson-Pratt (JP) Drain Site and Emptying the Drain Bulb

1169

(7)

Removing Skin Sutures and Staples

1176

(7)

Preventing and Managing the Pressure Ulcer

1183

(10)

Managing Irritated Peristomal Skin

1193

(6)

Pouching a Draining Wound

1199

(6)

Immobilization and Support

1205

(94)

Applying an Elastic Bandage

1206

(6)

Applying a Splint

1212

(6)

Applying an Arm Sling

1218

(6)

Applying Antiembolic Stockings

1224

(5)

Applying a Pneumatic Compression Device

1229

(6)

Applying Abdominal, T-, or Breast Binders

1235

(6)

Applying Skin Traction---Adhesive and Nonadhesive

1241

(7)

Assisting with the Insertion of Pins or Nails

1248

(7)

Maintaining Traction

1255

(6)

Assisting with Casting---Plaster and Fiberglass

1261

(6)

Cast Care and Comfort

1267

(6)

Cast Bivalving and Windowing

1273

(5)

Cast Removal

1278

(5)

Assisting with a Continuous Passive Motion Device

1283

(6)

Assisting with Crutches, Cane, or Walker

1289

(10)

Special Procedure

1299

(96)

Administering an Electrocardiogram

1300

(6)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

1306

(4)

Assisting with Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning

1310

(5)

Assisting with a Liver Biopsy

1315

(7)

Assisting with a Thoracentesis

1322

(8)

Assisting with Abdominal Paracentesis

1330

(6)

Assisting with a Bone Marrow Biopsy/Aspiration

1336

(7)

Assisting with a Lumbar Puncture

1343

(7)

Assisting with Amniocentesis

1350

(6)

Assisting with Bronchoscopy

1356

(10)

Assisting with Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

1366

(10)

Assisting with a Proctosigmoidoscopy

1376

(6)

Assisting with Arteriography

1382

(7)

Positron-Emission Tomography Scanning

1389

(6)

References

1395

(6)

Index

1401

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