Pocket Guide to Basic Skills and Procedures (Nursing Pocket Guides)

By Anne Griffin Perry, Patricia Ann Potter, Patricia A. Potter, et al.

Book Overview

This popular pocket guide is a practical, portable reference for students and practitioners performing basic skills in any clinical setting. Grouped according to specialty area, nearly 100 commonly performed procedures are presented in a clear, step-by-step format that includes the purpose, equipment list, and rationales for each step.

- Skills presented in a clear, 2-column format with rationales for each step.
- Concise, consistent format for each skill.
- Nursing Process framework for skills is consistent with other nursing core texts and provides a logical flow.
- Standard Protocols summarizes essential steps required before, during, and after every nursing skill.

* New skills on Assessing for Orthostatic Hypotension, Applying Sequential Compression Stockings, Using Mechanical Lifts, Charting Client-Related Information, and Completing a Change of Shift Report.
* Delegation Considerations at the beginning of each skill detail the nurse's responsibilities when delegating specific skills to assistive personnel.
* Cultural and Spiritual Considerations follow appropriate skills.
* Client Responses Requiring Immediate Action identify potentially dangerous responses and provide appropriate nursing actions.
* Gloving logo identifies circumstances when the use of clean gloves is recommended.
* Standard Protocols highlights essential steps required for every nursing skill and eliminates repetition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323019242
• ISBN13: 9780323019248
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.2" x 4.3" x 0.8"

Customer Reviews

A Nursing Students best friend

This pocket guide is just that, handy to put in your pocket. It has been great to study by and has been a great reference for procedures. When in doubt I look it up. Easy to read and follow. Great pictures too! Like all medical books it's a little expensive but worth the price.