Developing practical nursing skills

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Baillie, Lesley, editor.

ISBN:

9781444175950

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Publication Information:

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2014]

Physical Description:

xx, 622 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm

General Note:

Previous edition: 2009.

Abstract:

The fourth edition of this nursing textbook has been fully revised in line with current health policy and research. There is a new chapter on pain management and promoting comfort, and a colour section in the wound management chapter.

Reading Level:

Specialized.

Subject Term:

Nursing.

Nursing -- Practice.

Health and Fitness.

Health and Wellbeing.

Added Author:

Baillie, Lesley,

Statement of Responsibility:

edited by Lesley Baillie.

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Developing Practical Nursing Skills, Fourth Editionhelps you learn and perfect the practical skills required to become a qualified nurse. Patient-focussed and adopting a caring approach, this essential text will also help you to integrate nursing values alongside physical skills in your daily practice.

Key features include:

Full colour text design with clear illustrations and clinical photographs to aid visual learning Evidence-based and clearly mapped to key guidelines to ensure best practice Reader-friendly style with learning outcomes, activities and reflection points to help you link theory to practice Scenarios from a range of settings, including community, mental health and learning disabilities nursing A focus on adults and young people, and with "pointers" on caring for children to promote a lifespan approach Free companion website providing image library, videos of key skills, and MCQs as well as additional resources for lecturers to download

This is a complete clinical skills resource for all pre-registration nursing students.

Practical Nursing Skills: A Caring Approach

The Nurse's Approach and Communication: Foundations for Compassionate Care

Infection Prevention and Control

Measuring and Monitoring Vital Signs

Administering Medicines

Caring for People with impaired Mobility

Principles of Wound Care

Meeting Personal Hygiene Needs

Meeting Elimination Needs

Assessing and Meeting Fluid and Nutritional Needs

Assessing Physical Health and Responding to Sudden Deterioration

Managing Pain and Promoting Comfort and Sleep

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