Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills and Procedures

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Nursing, Fundamentals & Skills

• Author: Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia A. Potter
• ISBN: 9780323075794
• Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
• Publication: May 3, 2010
• Imprint: Mosby
• Language: English

Take this pocket reference to clinicals on the job for quick access to nursing skills! Based on Perry & Potter's market-leading Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, Mosby's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 7th Edition presents 83 key skills in an easy-to-use A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why to use specific techniques. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this book helps you perform basic nursing skills safely and effectively. Also available on Skyscape for use on any hand-held device!

• A clear, two-column format presents skills with rationales for each step explaining why to use specific techniques.

• A gloving logo identifies skills in which clean gloves should be worn or gloves should be changed in order to minimize the risk of infection.

• Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.

• Reporting and recording guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be documented in the patient records.

• Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.

• Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly.

• 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.

• New full-color design and illustrations help you follow step-by-step directions more easily.

• Completely updated content is based on Perry & Potter's market-leading text, Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 7th Edition, for the latest in evidence-based care.