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The South Asia edition of Elsevier Clinical Skills Manual: Nursing Foundation is adapted from the Elsevier's Clinical Skills online product, and the content is developed keeping in mind the clinical requirements of a nursing student at all levels of nursing education in South Asia. It provides a variety of settings to the nursing students for expert and efficient patient care. This manual will act as a standard prescription for educators and mentors to demonstrate clinical nursing procedures. It will also be a prolific resource in coaching and mentoring the beginner and practicing nurses to build their competence and confidence. The content quality and suitability to the South Asian curricula has been validated by renowned experts and faculty members. Fully compliant with the new syllabus prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) Content organized in sections and chapters; the text presented in points Organized in a globally recognized sequence and systematically framed to augment dexterity Elucidates concise text with clear and simple terminologies Content richly supported by figures and tables Provides an enhanced lucidity of the content Chapter content presented under heads like Overview, Supplies, Child and Family Education, Assessment and Preparation, Procedure, Monitoring and Care, Expected Outcomes, and Documentation Contains Pediatric, Gerontological, and Home Care considerations wherever appropriate Videos related to the procedures available on the MedEnact website

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Author:   Harindar Jeet Dr Goyal
Publisher:   Elsevier India
Imprint:   Elsevier India
ISBN:  

9788131254318

ISBN 10:   8131254313
Pages:   556
Publication Date:   19 September 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Admission Transfer Discharge Vital Signs Body Temperature Measurement Radial Pulse Apical Pulse Pulse Oximetry Blood Pressure Health Assessment Assessment: General Survey Assessment: Cardiovascular Assessment: Respirations Assessment: Thorax and Lungs Assessment: Head and Neck Assessment: Abdomen, Genitalia, and Rectum Assessment: Musculoskeletal and Neurologic Assessment: Intake and Output Assessment: Nutrition Screening Assessment: Wound Bed Making Pain Assessment and Management Hygiene Oral Hygiene Oral Hygiene for Unconscious or Debilitated Patients Pressure Injury: Risk Assessment and Prevention Pressure Injury: Treatment Shampooing Hair of Bed-Bound Patients Feeding Assistance for Oral Nutrition Feeding Tube: Verification of Placement Feeding Tube: Enteral Nutrition via Nasoenteric, Gastrostomy, or Jejunostomy Tube Nasogastric Tube: Insertion, Irrigation, and Removal Urinal Use Bedpans Urinary Catheter: Condom Perineal Care Urinary Catheter: Indwelling (Foley) Catheter Care Urinary Catheter: Indwelling (Foley) Catheter Removal Urinary Catheter: Closed Continuous (Foley) Irrigation Enemas Whole Bowel Irrigation Range of Motion Exercises Range of Motion: Cervical Spine (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Thoracic and Lumbar Spine (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Shoulder (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Elbow (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Wrist (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Hand (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Hip (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Knee (Rehabilitation Therapy) Range of Motion: Ankle and Foot (Rehabilitation Therapy) Positioning Patient Positioning: Supported Fowler Patient Positioning: Supine or Prone Patient Positioning: Lateral, Sims (Semiprone), and Log Rolling Patient Positioning: Lithotomy (Perioperative) Patient Positioning: Trendelenburg (Perioperative) Transfer of Patient Transfer Technique: Assisting Patients to Sitting Position and Assisting Patients from Bed to Chair Transfer Technique: Horizontal Transfer of Patients from Bed to Stretcher (Slide Board or Friction-Reducing Board) Transfer Technique: Using Mechanical Lifting Device Restraints Restraint Application and Monitoring Oxygen Administration Oxygen Therapy and Oxygen Delivery Nasal Cannula or Oxygen Mask Application Suctioning Suctioning Chest Physiotherapy: Postural Drainage Chest Physiotherapy: Percussion and Vibration Chest Tube: Closed Drainage Systems Chest Tube: Closed Drainage System Management Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Intravenous Therapy Intravenous Therapy: Initiation Intravenous Therapy: Regulation of Flow Rate Intravenous Therapy: Dressing Change Intravenous Therapy: Discontinuation Blood Therapy Blood Products Administration Specimen Collection Specimen Collection: Timed Urine Specimen Specimen Collection: Urine from Indwelling (Foley) Catheter Specimen Collection: Urine Screening for Glucose, Ketones, Protein, Blood, pH, and Specific Gravity Specimen Collection: Midstream (Clean-Voided) Urine Specimen Collection: Stool Specimen Collection: Sputum Blood Specimen Collection: Venipuncture Syringe Method and Venipuncture Vacuum-Extraction Method Blood Specimen Collection: Blood Cultures Specimen Collection: Nose and Throat Specimens for Culture Specimen Collection: Vaginal or Urethral Discharge Hot and Cold Applications Cold Applications Moist Heat: Compresses and Sitz Baths Infection Control Hand Hygiene Isolation Precautions: Personal Protective Equipment Skin Preparation Agent: Skin and Tissue Injury Prevention (Perioperative) Postoperative Care: Convalescent Period Dressings Dry and Moist-to-Dry Dressing Pressure Dressing Transparent Dressing Sling Application Splints Splinting: General Principles Splinting: Vacuum Splints Splinting: Air Splints Splinting: Traction Splints Splinting: Knee Immobilization Splinting: Finger Immobilization Splinting: Pelvic Medication Administration Medication Administration: Oral Medication Administration: Vaginal Instillations Medication Administration: Rectal Medication Administration: Feeding Tube Medication Administration: Topical Medication Administration: Eye Medication Administration: Ear Drops Medication Administration: Nasal Instillation Medication Administration: Injection Preparation from Ampules and Vials Medication Administration: Intradermal Injection and Allergy Skin Testing Medication Administration: Subcutaneous Injection Medication Administration: Intramuscular Injection Medication Administration: Intermittent Infusion Methods Medication Administration: Intravenous Bolus

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