Now organized from A to Z, this popular pocket guide presents nearly 100 basic nursing skills in a simple, concise format. Based on the market-leading Perry &Potter Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 6th Edition, this portable, practical reference is appropriate for both nursing students and practitioners performing basic skills in any clinical setting.
- Skills are presented in a clear, two-column format with rationales for each step that clearly explain why to use specific techniques.
- A gloving logo identifies skills that require the nurse to wear clean gloves.
- Delegation Guidelines detail the nurse's responsibilities when assigning tasks to assistive personnel.
- Nursing Process framework provides a logical, consistent format for each skill.
- Nurse Alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of the skill.
- Procedural Guidelines boxes provide streamlined, step-by-step instructions for performing very basic skills.
- New skills include Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), Restraint Free Environment, Aspiration Precautions, Fall Prevention in a Health Care Facility, and Seizure Precautions.
- Unexpected Outcomes and Related Interventions alert students to possible problems and appropriate nursing actions.
- Spiral binding allows the book to lay flat and stay open to selected pages.
- Streamlined skills conveniently list references at the end of each skill.
- Reporting and Recording guidelines for each skill summarize key information to communicate.
