Anne G Perry: Potter & Ostendorf's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition! This spiral-bound presents more than 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills.

¿ Authoritative content is based on (and matches) the most recent edition of Perry, Potter Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques-making this a great reference for students who need a quick, handy skills resource that matches their core text. ¿ A clear and concise 2-column format with rationales for each skill step provides the "what? and the "why? for each step of every skill. ¿ A gloving logo is imbedded in the skills steps to help students identify circumstances when clean gloves should be applied, or gloves should be changed before proceeding to the next step of the skill. ¿ Safety Alerts within the skills highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skill. ¿ Special Considerations, including content for Teaching, Pediatric and Geriatric Patients, and Home Care settings, raise awareness of additional risks or accommodations needed when caring for patients in these populations. ¿ Documentation Guidelines provide bulleted lists of what should be documented in the patient records. ¿ Unexpected outcomes / Related interventions provide trouble-shooting information for common problems that may develop when performing a skill and appropriate actions to take. ¿ A straightforward A to Z organization of skills makes it easy for students to quickly locate each skill. ¿ The convenient pocket format (including the spiral binding, back cover flap for bookmarking, convenient trim size) allows the book to lay flat and be kept on the relevant pages for quick referencing. ¿ The user-friendly design includes simple, effective layout-like having each skill begin on a new page-to reduce confusion and make navigating content easy.

• UPDATED skills throughout match the latest evidence-based practice, guidelines, and standards to ensure safe, effective skills performance.