Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures by Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter  

Take this reference to clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 8th Edition presents 85 key skills in a convenient spiral-bound, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques. This edition adds coverage of two new skills. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this guide helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available as an eBook for use on hand-held devices!
•    Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.
•    Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.
•    Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.
•    Clear, two-column format shows how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.
•    A Gloving logo identifies procedures in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.
•    Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.