Kozier and Erb's Techniques in Clinical Nursing

Name: Kozier and Erb's Techniques in Clinical Nursing
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ISBN: 9780130281579

ISBN-10: 0130281573

ISBN-13: 9780130281579

Edition: 5th 2002

Authors: Audrey Berman, Glenora Erb, Shirlee Snyder, Barbara Kozier

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For a separate nursing skills course or fundamentals and medical surgical nursing courses. For new graduates, or as a reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings. This text reflects the needs of today's diverse student population. It provides the most complete preparation for the clinical challenges students will encounter in the workplace, offering nearly 200 techniques in a step-by-step format. For each technique, a rationale is provided for the critical steps. In addition, several learning tools foster assessment skills and encourage critical thinking. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.

Book details

List price: $69.00
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/10/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 700
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.234
Language: English

Barbara Kozier is a nurse and writer whose works are often used in nursing schools. Her works include Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Perspectives and Fundamentals of Nursing.




Introduction



Foundational Techniques



Health Assessment



Vital Signs



Assessing Adult Health



Specimen Collection



Mobility and Safety



Positioning the Client



Mobilizing the Client



Fall Prevention and Restraints



Maintaining Joint Mobility



Care of the Client in Traction



Assisting with Client Hygiene and Comfort



Client Hygiene



Bedmaking



Infection Control



Heat and Cold Measures



Pain Management



Nutrition and Elimination



Feeding Clients



Assisting with Fecal Elimination



Assisting with Urinary Elimination



Caring for the Client with Peritoneal Dialysis



Circulatory and Ventilatory Support



Promoting Circulation



Breathing Exercises



Oxygen Therapy



Suctioning



Caring for the Client with a Tracheostomy



Caring for the Client with Chest Tube Drainage



Administering Basic Life Support to the Hospitalized Client



Medication Administration



Administering Oral/Enteral Medications



Administering Topical Medications



Administering Parenteral Medications



Administering Intravenous Therapy



Wounds and Injury Care



Performing Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care



Cast Care



Performing Periperative Care