Clinical Nursing Skills and Techniques

by Anne G. Perry RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN, Patricia A. Potter RN, PhD, FAAN, Wendy R. Ostendorf RN, MS, EdD, CNE, Nancy Laplante PhD, RN, AHN-BC

Overview

This widely respected, best selling text features nearly 1,000 full-colour photographs and drawings, a nursing process framework, step-by-step instructions with rationales, and a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice. This edition also includes new coverage of patient-centered care and safety guidelines, an enhanced emphasis on QSEN core competencies, and an expanded clinical focus with specialized clinical debriefs, teach-back, and sample documentation throughout

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323708630
Publisher:	Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date:	03/12/2021
Edition description:	10th ed.
Pages:	1360
Sales rank:	474,490
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.50(d)

About the Author

Anne Griffin Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN is a Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois.

Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN is a Former Director of Research, Patient Care Services Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Missouri.

Table of Contents

Unit: Supporting the Patient Through the Health Care System 1 Using Evidence in Practice 2 Admitting, Transfer, and Discharge 3 Communication and Collaboration 4 Documentation and Informatics

Unit II: Vital Signs and Physical Assessment 5 Vital Signs 6 Health Assessment

Unit III: Special Procedures 7 Specimen Collection 8 Diagnostic Procedures

Unit IV: Infection Control 9 Medical Asepsis 10 Sterile Technique

Unit V: Activity and Mobility 11 Safe Patient Handling, Transfer and Positioning 12 Exercise and Mobility 13 Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Unit VI: Safety and Comfort 14 Patient Safety 15 Disaster Preparedness 16 Pain Management 17 Palliative Care

Unit VII: Hygiene 18 Personal Hygiene and Bed Making  19 Care of the Eye and Ear

Unit VIII: Medications 20 Safe Medicine Preparation 21 Administration of Nonparenteral Medications 22 Administration of Parenteral Medications

Unit IX: Oxygenation 23 Oxygen Therapy 24 Performing Chest Physiotherapy 25 Airway Management 26 Cardiac Care (NEW CHAPTER) 27 Closed Chest Drainage Systems 28 Emergency Measures for Life Support

Unit X: Fluid Balance 29 Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy 30 Blood Therapy

Unit XI:  Nutrition 31 Oral Nutrition 32 Enteral Nutrition 33 Parenteral Nutrition

Unit XII: Elimination 34 Urinary Elimination 35 Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation 36 Ostomy Care

Unit XIII: Care of the Surgical Patient 37 Preoperative and Postoperative Care 38 Intraoperative Care

Unit XIV: Dressings and Wound Care 39 Impaired Skin Integrity Prevention and Care 40 Wound Care and Irrigations 41 Dressings, Bandages, and Binders 42 Warm and Cold Therapy

Unit XV: Home Care 43 Home Care Safety 44 Home Care Teaching

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Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Melissa Banks-Sockriter, MSN (Delaware Technical & Community College)
Description: This book thoroughly covers the numerous clinical skills and techniques that are taught at the basic nursing level. This edition has over 200 new photos, procedural guidelines, information about using evidence in nursing practice, assessment, and managing parenteral nutrition, to list just a few topics. End-of-chapter review questions enhance learning.
Purpose: Over 200 basic, intermediate, and advanced nursing skills and procedures are outlined, complete with guidelines, rationales, teaching considerations, and a glossary. The book works nicely with the other Potter and Perry textbooks for nursing students. Every chapter has clear and concise objectives.
Audience: It is intended for nursing students in basic or intermediate courses. It is perfect for use in beginning courses, and can be used as a resource for more advanced courses.
Features: The book covers a wide variety of skills and techniques that nursing students must learn in a basic or intermediate course. They range from simple to complex, from reporting and recording to vital signs and physical assessment, oxygenation, and medications. Some essential features enhance comprehension: a list of key terms and objectives at the beginning of each chapter, critical thinking exercises at the end, and inclusion of evidence-based practice trends that provide an overview of recent research findings and their implications for quality nursing practice. Where applicable, the book also includes information on culturally diverse clients. Color illustrations, a complete glossary, and detailed skill reviews are notable features.
Assessment: This is a great resource for teaching nursing students the necessary skills for their profession. In nursing, skills are continuing to change and advance, but this edition is up to date with nursing practice. There is nothing in this book that is obsolete or unnecessary.

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