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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