Full Description
More than 400 entries offer detailed, evidence-based guidance on procedures ranging from the most basic patient care to assisting with intricate surgeries. The alphabetical organization allows you to quickly look up any procedure by name, and benefit from the clear, concise, step-by-step direction of nursing experts. Whether you're a nursing student, are new to nursing, or are a seasoned practitioner, this is your go-to guide to the latest in expert care and positive outcomes.
Ensure a high level of nursing expertise with this practical, quick-reference guide. This edition offers:
NEW entries with evidence-based direction on:
Ankle-brachial index calculation
Biohazardous waste handling
Cultural assessment
Elastomeric pump use
Hazardous drug preparation and handling
Hazardous drug spill management
Nasal decolonization
Opioid withdrawal management
Post-traumatic stress disorder assessment
Prone positioning for the awake patient
Sepsis emergency patient care
Wound photography
Colored letter tabs at the top of each page that allow quick-and-easy locating of any entry
Full-color photos and diagrams that illustrate procedure steps with a quick-read, bulleted format that walks you through each procedure
Practices based on clinical evidence—recent studies supporting best practices are cited
Colorful, eye-catching special alerts:
Nursing Alerts - Potentially dangerous actions or clinically significant findings related to a procedure
Pediatric Alerts - Special precautions to take while treating infants, young children, and adolescents
Elder Alerts - Elder patient special needs
Hospital-Acquired Condition Alerts - Conditions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have identified as events that may occur during hospitalization
Procedures presented in a structured how-to format:
Equipment - Types of equipment needed for procedure
Preparation of equipment - Guidance on preparing any needed equipment for procedure
Implementation - Step-by-step guidance for performing procedure
Special considerations - Factors to keep in mind that can affect the procedure
Troubleshooting - Methods for troubleshooting equipment issues, with step-by-step interventions
Patient teaching - Helpful tips, reminders, and follow-up instructions before patient discharge
Complications - Procedure-related complications to watch for
Documentation - Everything needed to document the procedure fully
