Full Description
This compilation of basic and advanced nursing procedures consists of 16 chapters, on topics such as procedures in fundamentals of nursing, pediatric nursing, maternal new-born nursing, community health nursing as well as legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice. The scientific rationale of every nursing action has been included in all nursing procedures. It is dedicated to enabling nurses to combine the highest level of scientific knowledge and technological skills with responsible caring practice. It empowers nursing students to provide quality care to patients of all groups and families across healthcare settings and at home in safe and effective manner. This book is extremely useful to undergraduate students, clinicians, nurse educators and professionals.Additions to this new edition are:Revisions have been made in certain procedures such as Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) in accordance with the 2010 American Heart Association's guidelines.New chapter on legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice to enable nurses to practice safely and effectively as trained workers.Points of special consideration have been given at the end of each procedure.Incorporates colour illustrations, diagrams, photographs and analytical tables.
Contents
1. Health Assessment.2. Client Care: Hygiene and Comfort.3. Safety, Body Mechanics and Prevention of Infection.4. Nutrition.5. Elimination.6. Oxygenation.7. Circulation and Fluid Electrolyte Balance.8. Medication Administration.9. Immobilization and Support.10. Skin Integrity and Wound Care.11. Advanced Clinical Procedures.12. Operating Room and Related Procedures.13. Mental Health Nursing.14. Maternal and Child Nursing.15. Community Health Nursing.Appendices.Bibliography.Index.
