Lippincott Nursing Procedures (Paperback, Ninth, International Edition)

More than 400 entries offer detailed, evidence-based guidance on procedures ranging from the most basic patient care to assisting with intricate surgeries. The alphabetical organization allows you to quickly look up any procedure by name, and benefit from the clear, concise, step-by-step direction of nursing experts. Whether you’re a nursing student, are new to nursing, or are a seasoned practitioner, this is your go-to guide to the latest in expert care and positive outcomes.    Ensure a high level of nursing expertise with this practical, quick-reference guide.  This edition offers:  NEW entries with evidence-based direction on:  Ankle-brachial index calculation Biohazardous waste handling Cultural assessment   Elastomeric pump use Hazardous drug preparation and handling Hazardous drug spill management Nasal decolonization Opioid withdrawal management Post-traumatic stress disorder assessment Prone positioning for the awake patient Sepsis emergency patient care Wound photography Colored letter tabs at the top of each page that allow quick-and-easy locating of any entry  Full-color photos and diagrams that illustrate procedure steps with a quick-read, bulleted format that walks you through each procedure Practices based on clinical evidence—recent studies supporting best practices are cited Colorful, eye-catching special alerts:  Nursing Alerts – Potentially dangerous actions or clinically significant findings related to a procedure  Pediatric Alerts – Special precautions to take while treating infants, young children, and adolescents Elder Alerts – Elder patient special needs Hospital-Acquired Condition Alerts – Conditions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have identified as events that may occur during hospitalization Procedures presented in a structured how-to format: Equipment – Types of equipment needed for procedure Preparation of equipment – Guidance on preparing any needed equipment for procedure Implementation – Step-by-step guidance for performing procedure Special considerations – Factors to keep in mind that can affect the procedure Troubleshooting – Methods for troubleshooting equipment issues, with step-by-step interventions Patient teaching – Helpful tips, reminders, and follow-up instructions before patient discharge Complications – Procedure-related complications to watch for Documentation – Everything needed to document the procedure fully

General

Imprint:	Wolters Kluwer Health
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2022
First published:	2023
Authors:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Dimensions:	277 x 214 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	936
Edition:	Ninth, International Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-975178-59-8
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Nursing > General Books > Academic & Education > Varsity Textbooks > Nursing
LSN:	1-975178-59-9
Barcode:	9781975178598

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