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Nurses' Guide to Clinical Procedures

by: Smith-Temple, Jean; Johnson, Joyce Young

Nurses' Guide to Clinical Procedures

by: Smith-Temple, Jean; Johnson, Joyce Young

ISBN 13:
9780397554645
ISBN 10:
0397554648
Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/1998
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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"Discover step-by-step coverage of 200 commonly performed clinical nursing procedures, addressed using a nursing process format that will help define your role in clinical care."--BOOK JACKET.

1 Verbal Communication Skills OVERVIEW Procedure

(18)

1.1 Report

(5)

1.2 Client Education

(5)

1.3 Therapeutic Communication

(6)

2 Written Communication Skills OVERVIEW Procedure

(15)

2.1 Nursing Process/Plan of Care Preparation

(6)

2.2 Nurses' Progress Notes

(7)

3 Basic Health Assessment OVERVIEW Procedure

(39)

3.1 Basic Assessment

(13)

3.2 Electronic Vital Signs Measurement

(7)

3.3 Blood Pressure by Palpation

(4)

3.4 Doppler Pulse Assessment

(4)

3.5 Apical-Radial Pulse Measurement

(4)

3.6 Obtaining Weight with a Sling Scale

(6)

4 Oxygenation OVERVIEW Procedure

(90)

4.1 Chest Drainage System Preparation

(1)

4.2 Chest Tube Maintenance

(11)

4.3 Postural Drainage

(1)

4.4 Chest Percussion

(1)

4.5 Chest Vibration

(9)

4.6 Nasal Cannula/Face Mask Application

(6)

4.7 Oral Airway Insertion

101

(6)

4.8 Nasal Airway Insertion

107

(5)

4.9 Oral Airway Suctioning

112

(4)

4.10 Nasopharyngeal/Nasotracheal Suctioning

116

(7)

4.11 Endotracheal Tube Suctioning

123

(1)

4.12 Endotracheal Tube Maintenance

123

(12)

4.13 Tracheostomy Suctioning

135

(1)

4.14 Tracheostomy Cleaning

135

(1)

4.15 Tracheostomy Dressing and Tie Change

135

(12)

4.16 Tracheostomy/Endotracheal Tube Cuff Management

147

(6)

4.17 Suctioned Sputum Specimen Collection

153

(5)

4.18 Pulse Oximetry

158

(5)

5 Nutrition: Fluid and Nutrient Balance OVERVIEW Procedure

163

(90)

5.1 Intake and Output Measurement

165

(7)

5.2 Intravenous Therapy: Vein Selection

172

(1)

5.3 Intravenous Therapy: Solution Preparation

172

(1)

5.4 Intravenous Therapy: Catheter/IV Lock Insertion

172

(14)

5.5 Flow Rate Calculation

186

(1)

5.6 Intravenous Fluid Regulation

186

(13)

5.7 Intravenous Tubing Change/Conversion to IV Lock

199

(1)

5.8 Intravenous Dressing Change

199

(10)

5.9 Central Line/Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Maintenance

209

(8)

5.10 Parenteral Nutrition Management

217

(6)

5.11 Blood Transfusion Management

223

(9)

5.12 Nasogastric/Nasointestinal Tube Insertion

232

(6)

5.13 Nasogastric Tube Maintenance

238

(1)

5.14 Nasogastric Tube Discontinuation

238

(7)

5.15 Tube Feeding Management/Medication by Nasogastric Tube

245

(8)

6 Elimination OVERVIEW Bladder/Renal Procedure

253

(95)

6.1 Midstream Urine Collection

255

(4)

6.2 Urine Specimen Collection from an Indwelling Catheter

259

(5)

6.3 Male Catheterization

264

(8)

6.4 Female Catheterization

272

(11)

6.5 Bladder/Catheter Irrigation

283

(7)

6.6 Bladder/Scanning

290

(5)

6.7 Hemodialysis Shunt, Graft, and Fistula Care

295

(5)

6.8 Peritoneal Dialysis Management Bowel

300

(8)

6.9 Fecal Impaction Removal

308

(5)

6.10 Enema Administration

313

(6)

6.11 Colostomy Stoma Care

319

(4)

6.12 Colostomy Pouch Application

323

(5)

6.13 Colostomy Pouch Evacuation and Cleaning

328

(6)

6.14 Colostomy Irrigation

334

(7)

6.15 Stool Testing for Occult Blood with Hemoccult Slide

341

(3)

6.16 Care of Nephrostomy Tubes

344

(4)

7 Activity and Mobility OVERVIEW Procedure

348

(72)

7.1 Using Principles of Body Mechanics

350

(10)

7.2 Body Positioning

360

(9)

7.3 Hoyer Lift Usage

369

(6)

7.4 Range-of-Motion Exercises

375

(15)

7.5 Crutch Walking

390

(10)

7.6 Cast Care

400

(5)

7.7 Traction Maintenance

405

(5)

7.8 Antiembolism Hose/Pneumatic Compression Device Application

410

(5)

7.9 Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Device

415

(5)

8 Rest and Comfort OVERVIEW Procedure

420

(46)

8.1 Aquathermia Pad

422

(5)

8.2 Heat Therapy: Commercial Hot Pack/Moist, Warm Compresses

427

(5)

8.3 Heat Cradle and Heat Lamp

432

(5)

8.4 Cold Therapy: Ice Bag/Collar Glove/Commercial Cold Pack/Moist, Cold Compresses

437

(5)

8.5 Sitz Bath

442

(4)

8.6 Tepid Sponge Bath

446

(5)

8.7 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Unit

451

(5)

8.8 Patient-Controlled Analgesia and Epidural Pump Therapy

456

(10)

9 Hygienic Care OVERVIEW Procedure

466

(29)

9.1 Back Care

467

(5)

9.2 Bed Preparation Techniques

472

(5)

9.3 Shampoo for the Bedridden Client

477

(6)

9.4 Hair Care Techniques

483

(5)

9.5 Oral Care Techniques

488

(1)

9.6 Denture Care Techniques

488

(7)

10 Biological Safety Needs OVERVIEW Procedure

495

(84)

10.1 Venipuncture for Blood Specimen

497

(6)

10.2 Sterile and Nonsterile Dressing Change

503

(7)

10.3 Blood Glucose Testing

510

(6)

10.4 Sterile Gown Application

516

(1)

10.5 Sterile Glove Application

516

(5)

10.6 Principles of Medical Asepsis

521

(7)

10.7 Principles of Surgical Asepsis (Aseptic Technique)

528

(8)

10.8 Isolation Techniques

536

(5)

10.9 Preoperative Care

541

(8)

10.10 Postoperative Care

549

(6)

10.11 Use of Limb and Body Restraints

555

(6)

10.12 Pressure Ulcer Management

561

(7)

10.13 Wound Irrigation

568

(5)

10.14 Wound Drain Management

573

(6)

11 Medication Administration OVERVIEW Procedure

579

(96)

11.1 Principles of Medication Administration

581

(8)

11.2 Eye (Ophthalmic) Instillation

589

(5)

11.3 Ear (Otic) Instillation

594

(5)

11.4 Nasal Instillation

599

(5)

11.5 Administration of Oral Medication

604

(5)

11.6 Administration of Buccal and Sublingual Medication

609

(3)

11.7 Medication Preparation from a Vial

612

(6)

11.8 Medication Preparation from an Ampule

618

(5)

11.9 Medication Preparation with a Cartridge System

623

(4)

11.10 Mixing Medications

627

(5)

11.11 Intradermal Injection

632

(5)

11.12 Intramuscular Injection

637

(7)

11.13 Z-Track Injection

644

(5)

11.14 Intermittent Intravenous Medication

649

(7)

11.15 Administration of Subcutaneous Medication

656

(6)

11.16 Administration of Rectal Medication

662

(4)

11.17 Topical Application

666

(5)

11.18 Administration of Vaginal Medication

671

(4)

12 Special Procedures OVERVIEW Procedure

675

(18)

12.1 Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD) Management

677

(4)

12.2 Hyperthermia/Hypothermia Unit Management

681

(6)

12.3 Postmortem Care

687

(6)

Appendices

693

(30)

A Stress Management Techniques

693

(4)

B Pain Management

697

(4)

C Nursing Diagnoses, North American Nursing Diagnosis Association, April 1997

701

(2)

D Common Clinical Abbreviations

703

(3)

E Diagnostic Laboratory Tests: Normal Values

706

(3)

F Types of Isolation

709

(3)

G Medication Interactions: Drug-Drug

712

(6)

H Drug and Nutrient Interaction Chart

718

(5)

Bibliography

723

(2)

Index

725

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