2015 LWW Nursing Education Catalogue

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Nurses’GuidetoClinicalProcedures,SixthEdition JeanSmith-Temple 978-0-7817-7795-7 •December2009 • Spiralbound •4.25” x7.125” •968pp. •250 Illus.•25Tables

This handy pocket referencedelivers step by step instructionon about 200 of the most commonly performed nursing skills. Each skill is presented according to its place in the nursing process and includes relevant information on required equipment, assessment needed, sample diagnosis, care planning, implementation, expectedoutcomes, and sampledocumentation. Features • ChapterOverviews highlight thebasicprinciples underlyingeach procedure. • Includes sampleevaluations that helpyouassess howwell outcomesmeet thegoalsof care. • Helpful Icons throughout the text highlight standardprecautions, cultural considerations, and cost cutting tips. • Presentsdocumentation samples for eachprocedure tohelpbuild soundpracticeperformance. • Provides step-by-stepguidanceonhow toperformaprocedurewith the rationalebehindeach step. • Includes special considerations thatoutlinehow toalter aprocedure basedon client, plus, homehealth considerations, cost-cutting tips andwhen todelegateaprocedure.

Table of Contents Ch.1: Safety,Asepsis, and Infection Control Ch.2: DocumentingandReporting Ch.3: EssentialAssessment Components Ch.4: Hygiene Ch.5: MedicationAdministration Ch.6: Oxygenation Ch.7: Fluids andNutrition

Medical Surgical

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