Techniques in Clinical Nursing

by Kozier, Barbara; Erb, Glenora; Johnson, Joyce Young; Temple, Jean Smith

• ISBN13: 9780805359503
• ISBN10: 0805359508
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

This text is intended for students in nursing fundamentals courses, new graduates, or as a reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings. Techniques in Clinical Nursing reflects the needs of today's diverse student population. This text provides the most complete preparation for the clinical challenges students will encounter in the workplace. This comprehensive text offers nearly 250 techniques in a step-by-step format. For each technique, a rationale is provided for the critical steps. In addition, several learning tools foster assessment skills and encourage critical thinking. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Techniques and Clinical Guidelines
Introduction to Nursing	p. 1
Nursing Process and Critical Thinking	p. 15
Recording and Reporting	p. 43
Helping and Communicating	p. 63
Teaching	p. 76
Client Comfort and Safety	p. 86
Admissions	p. 104
Transfer, Discharge, and Postmortem Care	p. 117
Preventing the Transfer of Microorganisms	p. 131
Vital Signs	p. 158
Assessing Adult Health	p. 198
Assessing Infant and Child Health	p. 294
Assessing Maternal Health During the Perinatal Period	p. 323
Special Studies	p. 345
Skin Hygiene	p. 376
Mouth, Eye, and Ear Care	p. 399
Hair, Nail, and Foot Care	p. 422
Bed-Making	p. 441
Body Mechanics and Moving Clients	p. 452
Client Positions	p. 478
Exercise and Ambulation	p. 497
Nutrition	p. 535
Gastric and Jejunal Feedings	p. 558
Fluids and Electrolytes	p. 573
Intravenous Therapy	p. 587
Central Venous Lines	p. 628
Fecal Elimination	p. 655
Urinary Elimination	p. 680
Ostomy Care	p. 721
Respiratory Assistive Devices and Postural Drainage	p. 736
Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning	p. 765
Oxygen Therapy	p. 774
Artificial Airways	p. 791
Chest Drainage	p. 812
Oral and Topical Medications	p. 822
Parenteral Medications	p. 856
Stress Management	p. 890
Pain Management	p. 902
Wound Care	p. 914
Bandages and Binders	p. 943
Heat and Cold Therapy	p. 956
Perioperative Nursing	p. 980
Cast Care	p. 1000
Traction Care	p. 1015
Therapeutic Beds	p. 1029
Appendix A Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes	p. A-1
Appendix B Weight and Volume Equivalents	p. B-1
Glossary	p. G-1
Photographic credits	P-1
Index	p. I-1
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