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Techniques in Clinical Nursing
ISBN: 9780805359503 | 0805359508
Edition: 4thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 6/1/1999
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This text is intended for students in nursing fundamentals courses, new graduates, or as a reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings. Techniques in Clinical Nursing reflects the needs of today's diverse student population. This text provides the most complete preparation for the clinical challenges students will encounter in the workplace. This comprehensive text offers nearly 250 techniques in a step-by-step format. For each technique, a rationale is provided for the critical steps. In addition, several learning tools foster assessment skills and encourage critical thinking. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.
| Preface | |
| Acknowledgments | |
| List of Techniques and Clinical Guidelines | |
| Introduction to Nursing | p. 1 |
| Nursing Process and Critical Thinking | p. 15 |
| Recording and Reporting | p. 43 |
| Helping and Communicating | p. 63 |
| Teaching | p. 76 |
| Client Comfort and Safety | p. 86 |
| Admissions | p. 104 |
| Transfer, Disch... MORE | p. 117 |
| Preventing the Transfer of Microorganisms | p. 131 |
| Vital Signs | p. 158 |
| Assessing Adult Health | p. 198 |
| Assessing Infant and Child Health | p. 294 |
| Assessing Maternal Health During the Perinatal Period | p. 323 |
| Special Studies | p. 345 |
| Skin Hygiene | p. 376 |
| Mouth, Eye, and Ear Care | p. 399 |
| Hair, Nail, and Foot Care | p. 422 |
| Bed-Making | p. 441 |
| Body Mechanics and Moving Clients | p. 452 |
| Client Positions | p. 478 |
| Exercise and Ambulation | p. 497 |
| Nutrition | p. 535 |
| Gastric and Jejunal Feedings | p. 558 |
| Fluids and Electrolytes | p. 573 |
| Intravenous Therapy | p. 587 |
| Central Venous Lines | p. 628 |
| Fecal Elimination | p. 655 |
| Urinary Elimination | p. 680 |
| Ostomy Care | p. 721 |
| Respiratory Assistive Devices and Postural Drainage | p. 736 |
| Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning | p. 765 |
| Oxygen Therapy | p. 774 |
| Artificial Airways | p. 791 |
| Chest Drainage | p. 812 |
| Oral and Topical Medications | p. 822 |
| Parenteral Medications | p. 856 |
| Stress Management | p. 890 |
| Pain Management | p. 902 |
| Wound Care | p. 914 |
| Bandages and Binders | p. 943 |
| Heat and Cold Therapy | p. 956 |
| Perioperative Nursing | p. 980 |
| Cast Care | p. 1000 |
| Traction Care | p. 1015 |
| Therapeutic Beds | p. 1029 |
| Appendix A Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes | p. A-1 |
| Appendix B Weight and Volume Equivalents | p. B-1 |
| Glossary | p. G-1 |
| Photographic credits | P-1 |
| Index | p. I-1 |
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