Mosbys Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills Procedures

Take this reference to clinicals or on the job for quick access to nursing skills Based on Perry Potters marketleading Clinical Nursing Skills Techniques , Mosbys Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills Procedures, 8th Edition presents 85 key skills in a convenient spiralbound, AtoZ format Stepbystep instructions include fullcolor photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques This edition adds coverage of two new skills With the latest in evidencebased practice, this guide helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively Also available as an eBook for use on handheld 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, twocolumn 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 Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, and each skill begins on a new page A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want UNIQUE Uptodate content is based on the most recent edition of Perry Potters Clinical Nursing Skills Techniques ,the bestselling nursing skills text NEW Additional nursing skills includeinstructions forblood glucose testing and applying a pressure bandage, both important skills in todays practice