Nursing Procedures

A guide to nursing procedures, with illustrated instructions for over 350 procedures, from the most basic to the most advanced. It covers equipment and preparation, directions, with explanations and rationales for key steps and actions, special considerations and discussion of complications.

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The unique guidance in this newly revised edition includes start-to-finish, step-by-step instructions for more than 300 procedures, including 10 recently developed procedures such as the protocol for responding to latex allergies. All procedures include equipment use, patient positioning, special considerations, possible complications, and documentation guidelines. Graphic logos highlight concerns and adaptations for geriatric and pediatric patients, as well as patient-teaching tips. Contents include fundamental procedures; infection control; specimen collection and testing; physical treatments; drug administration; intravascular therapy; and cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, urologic, orthopedic, skin, eye, ear, nose, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric care