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The Nurse's Clinical Skills Pocketbook
Third Edition
Edited by:
- Catherine Delves-Yates - University of East Anglia, UK
- Fiona Everett - University of the West of Scotland, UK
- Wendy Wright
March 2022 | 200 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This pocket-sized book is an ideal reference for nursing students. It puts the facts at your fingertips, giving you immediate access to 50 different clinical procedures.
- Handy checklists covering the things to consider before starting the procedure
- Clear instructions guide you step-by-step through the skill
- All fields of practice included to ensure your care is person-centred
Whether revising for an OSCE, preparing for a new clinical placement or looking for a clear description of how to perform a certain task, this book will become a trusted companion and daily reference as your practice experience steadily grows.
Common Abbreviations - Wendy Wright and Fiona Everett
Useful Prefixes and Suffixes - Wendy Wright and Fiona Everett
Infection and Prevention Control - Rose Gallagher
Clinical Measurement - Caroline Dobson and Trevor Simpson
Pain Assessment - Ann Kettyle
Aseptic Technique and Specimen Collection - Rose Gallagher
Skin Integrity - Alexandra Carlin
Safe Movement of People - Michelle O’Reilly and David Best
Medicines Administration - Carol Hall, updated by Christina Roulston
Assisting People with their Nutritional Need - Kate Goodhand and Jane Ewen
Assisting People with their Elimination Needs - Mairead Collie, David J. Hunter and Valerie Foley
Assisting Patients with their Hygiene Needs - Catherine Delves-Yates
Care after Death - Maria Parry
Appendix 1: Commonly Used Medication and Side Effects - Wendy Wright and Fiona Everett
Appendix 2: Normal Laboratory Values - Wendy Wright and Fiona Everett
Appendix 3: Hand-washing technique
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