Nurse's Guide to Clinical Procedures

This revised pocket guide provides step by step instruction for over 200 common nursing procedures. A two-column format presents specific steps and rationales, with icons that highlight equipment needs, standard precautions and cultural considerations. The text includes nursing diagnosis and documentation and uses samples to identify important data. Illustrations enhance comprehension of specific steps and chapter overviews feature principles and concepts that provide a knowledge base for procedures. New features to this edition include: updated home health content and home specific procedure information; new appendicies; and new skills reflecting current technology and nursing practice.