| Description |
xiv, 1120 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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4 3/4 in |
| Contents |
An approach to nursing skills -- Documentation -- Basic body mechanics -- Basic infection control -- Safety in the health care environment -- Moving the patent in bed and positioning -- Providing hygiene -- Assisting with elimination and perineal care -- Bedmaking and therapeutic beds -- Assisting patients with eating -- Assessing temperature, pulse, and respiration -- Measuring blood pressure -- Monitoring intake and output -- Nursing physical assessment -- Collecting specimens and performing common laboratory tests -- Admission, transfer and discharge -- Assisting with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures -- Transfer -- Ambulation: simple assisted and using cane, walker, or crutches -- Range of motion exercises -- Caring for patients w/ casts & braces -- Caring for the patient in traction -- Isolation procedures -- |
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Basic sterile technique: sterile field and sterile gloves -- Surgical asepsis: scrubbing, gowning, and closed gloving -- Administering enemas -- Assisting the patient who requires urinary catheterization -- Caring for the patient with an ostomy -- Inserting and maintaining a nasogastric tube -- Administering tube feedings -- Administering oxygen -- Respiratory care procedures -- Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning -- Tracheostomy care and suctioning -- Caring for patients with chest drainage -- Emergency resuscitation procedures -- Applying bandages and binders -- Applying heat and cold -- Administering ear and eye irrigations -- Providing wound care -- Providing preoperative care -- Providing postoperative care -- Providing postmortem care -- |
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Administering oral medications -- Administering medications by alternative routes -- Administering medications by injection -- Preparing and maintaining intravenous infusions -- Administering intravenous medications -- Caring for central venous catheters -- Initiating intravenous therapy -- Administering parenteral nutrition -- Administering blood and blood products -- Administering epidural medications |
| Summary |
"Inside this fully revised and updated guide to nursing management, you'll discover the expert perspectives and hands-on learning tools you need to build the leadership skills that are so vital in today's fast-paced practice environment. From tips on prioritizing and decision making, to the essentials of training and maintaining a quality nursing staff, this practical guide has the information you need to succeed."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: as by Janice Rider Ellis, Elizabeth Ann Nowlis, Patricia M. Bentz. 1996 |
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Includes CD-ROM in pocket attached at front |
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Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
System requirements for accompanying disc: (PC) 1 GHz Pentium III Processor; 256 MB RAM; Windows 98 SE/2000/XP; 1024 x 768 display; CD-ROM drive. (Mac) 800 MHz G3 Processor; 256 MB RAM; OS X or above; 1024 x 768 display; CD-ROM drive |
| Subject |
Nursing -- Outlines, syllabi, etc.
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Nursing -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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Nursing Care.
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Nursing -- methods.
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Nursing Process.
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| Genre/Form |
Programmed Instruction.
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Outlines and syllabi.
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Problems and exercises.
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Programmed instructional materials.
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Outlines and syllabi.
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Problems and exercises.
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| Author |
Bentz, Patricia M.
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| LC no. |
2005029796 |
| ISBN |
0781753805 |
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