Nurses' guide to clinical procedures

The revised Fifth Edition of this pocket guide provides step-by-step instructions for over 200 common nursing procedures. This edition has over 15 new procedures, a reorganized Table of Contents that helps readers find information quickly, and a new art program with new and updated illustrations. Ea...

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Main Authors: Smith-Temple, Jean (Author), Johnson, Joyce Young (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2006
Edition:Fifth Edition
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Summary:The revised Fifth Edition of this pocket guide provides step-by-step instructions for over 200 common nursing procedures. This edition has over 15 new procedures, a reorganized Table of Contents that helps readers find information quickly, and a new art program with new and updated illustrations. Each procedure is organized according to the nursing process, including assessment, sample diagnoses, planning, desired outcomes, implementation, evaluation, and documentation. The Planning sections emphasize individual client needs and include pediatric, geriatric, home health, cultural, end-of-life, and delegation considerations. The Implementation sections present specific steps and rationales in two-column format. Icons highlight cultural considerations and cost-cutting tips. This edition is also available for PDAs
Physical Description:xiv, 833 pages illustrations 19 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 801-806) and index
ISBN:9780781753791
0781753791