Advanced Skills

Focuses on difficult skills that LPNs/LVNs must perform accurately and safely to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This guide covers data collection, physical examination, and patient communication; medication administration; IV therapy; wound care; specimen collection; and skills for specific body systems.

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This quick-reference pocket guide focuses on difficult skills that LPNs/LVNs must perform accurately and safely to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Coverage includes: data collection, physical examination, and patient communication; medication administration; I.V. therapy; wound care; specimen collection; and skills for specific body systems. Information is presented in a highly organized format with abundant illustrations. Recurring icons include: Equipment Challenge (suggestions for troubleshooting equipment), Red Flag (dangers, complications, and contraindications), Best Practice (evidence-based guidelines), and Life Stages (age-related variations).