Pocket Guide to Basic Skills and Procedures (Nursing Pocket Guides) - Hardcover

A practical, portable reference for students and practitioners performing basic skills in any clinical setting. Grouped according to specialty area, nearly 100 commonly performed procedures are presented in a clear, step-by-step format that includes the purpose, equipment list, and rationales for each step. Nurse Alerts, Recording Guidelines, Teaching, Pediatric and Older Adult Considerations provide valuable information to ensure delivery of competent, comprehensive, client-focused care. New content includes the latest CDC Precautions, considerations for performing procedures in the home, and guidelines for delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel. Skills throughout reflect an increased focus on assessment, evaluation, and client self-care.

Anne Griffin Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN, Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Director of Research, Patient Care Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO