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Nursing Procedures Made Incredibly Easy!

Publication Year:
2015
Edition:
2nd
Author:
Webb, Adele
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
ISBN:
978-1-49-630041-6
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
88
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Written in the popular, lighthearted Incredibly Easy style, this comprehensive guide offers expert, step-by-step direction on a broad range of fundamental and system-based nursing procedures.

This enjoyable way to learn nursing’s best practices will help you stay up-to-date with the latest in technology, nursing standards, NCLEX preparation, and safe, quality care. New and updated content offers:
  • Crucial patient care methods
  • Current nursing practice guidelines
  • Directions for using the latest medical technology
    - Directions for ensuring patient safety and providing quality care


Coverage of topics including:
  • Fundamental nursing procedures - Easy-to-follow algorithms for a patient’s entire hospital stay, from intake to discharge, including surgical care
  • Specimen collection - Clear directions on collecting blood, urine, and other specimens
  • Physical treatments - Techniques for heat and cold application, baths, support devices, wound care, drug administration, I.V. therapy, and more
  • System-based procedures - Directions on procedures for all body systems
  • Clear direction to meet the needs of your maternal, neonatal, and pediatric patients
  • Easy-to-follow format for each procedure - Quick-skim paragraphs and bulleted lists specify equipment, step-by-step instructions, and practice pointers
  • Nursing procedures guides such as comparing biological dressings and assessing pressure ulcers


Special features:
  • Just the facts – Outline of chapter content at start of every chapter
  • Write it down - Essential documentation points for each procedure
  • Ages and stages – Issues where patient’s age impacts a procedure
  • Handle with care - Patient care tips for elderly, pediatric, and bariatric patients
  • Memory joggers – Simple tricks for remembering complex concepts
  • Warning - Possible dangers, risks, complications, or contraindications associated with a particular procedure
  • Quick Quiz – Questions & Answers at the end of every chapter
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW)
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Webb, Adele
ISBN:
978-1-49-630041-6
Specialty:
  • Dictionaries & Word References
  • References
  • Skills & Procedures
Language:
English
Edition:
2nd
Pages:
648
Publication Year:
2015
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
88

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