Clinical nursing skills & techniques / [edited by] Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter, Wendy R. Ostendorf.

Author/creator Perry, Anne Griffin
Other author Perry, Anne Griffin author.
Other author Potter, Patricia Ann author.
Other author Ostendorf, Wendy, author.
Format Book
Edition9th edition.
PublicationSt. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier, [2018]
Descriptionxviii, 1,180 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm
Subjects
Nursing Care--methods.
Clinical Medicine--methods.
Evidence-Based Nursing--methods.
Nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Variant title Clinical nursing skills and techniques
Contents Supporting the patient through the health care system -- Vital signs and physical assessment -- Special procedures -- Infection control -- Activity and mobility -- Safety and comfort -- Hygiene -- Medications -- Oxygenation -- Fluid balance -- Nutrition -- Elimination -- Care of the surgical patient -- Dressings and wound care -- Home care -- Appendixes.
Abstract Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques offers clear and comprehensive coverage of over 200 basic, intermediate and advanced skills. Features nearly 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings, a nursing process framework, step-by-step instructions with rationales, and a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice. This edition also includes new coverage of patient-centered care and safety guidelines, an enhanced emphasis on QSEN core competencies, and an expanded clinical focus with specialized Clinical Debriefs, Teach-Back, and sample documentation throughout.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN9780323400695
ISBN0323400698