1. Bedside clinical teaching -- 2. Infection prevention and control principles -- 3. Patient assessment -- 4. Respiratory assessment -- 5. Respiratory support -- 6. Tracheostomy care -- 7. Cardiovascular assessment -- 8. Neurological assessment and management -- 9. Pain assessment and management -- 10. Sepsis care -- 11. Gastrointestinal assessment and management -- 12. Managing safe intravenous therapy and blood transfusions -- 13. Peri-operative care -- 14. Medicines management -- 15. Wound care -- 16. Patient hygiene -- 17. Elimination -- 18. Patients with reduced mobility -- 19. Emergency procedures -- 20. Adult blood tests.
Summary:
This handy resource provides a concise overview of some of the key elements of nursing practice, and is designed to create the foundations on which to build clinical competence. The Handbook covers the rationales and knowledge that underpin activities performed by registered nurses in both the community and hospital. It includes clinical guidelines, an overview of the core components of care and the basics of key procedures. Written by nurse educators and clinicians to reflect current nursing standards and competence, this book is an ideal reference guide for student nurses, newly qualified nurses and those who teach staff in practice.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.