Mosby''s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills.- Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.- Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning on a new page.- A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.- Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.- Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.- Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.- Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.- NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care.- NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter''s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.

Mosby''s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills.- Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.- Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning on a new page.- A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.- Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.- Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.- Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.- Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.- NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care.- NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter''s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.

Mosby''s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures, 9th Edition, is a concise, pocket-sized study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 9th Edition! This spiral-bound presents 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills.- Clear, two-column format shows you how to perform skills, with rationales for each step explaining the reason behind the practice and the benefit to patients.- Alphabetical organization of skills makes it easy to find information quickly, with each skill beginning on a new page.- A convenient pocket size and spiral binding allow the book to fit easily into your coat pocket and to stay open on the page you want.- Safety alerts highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of skills.- Special Considerations address teaching, the home care setting, and care modifications for pediatric and geriatric patients.- Documentation guidelines include a bulleted list of what should be reported and recorded in the patient records.- Unexpected outcomes and related interventions help you to troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them.- NEW! Additional nursing skills cover Obtaining a 12-lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Applying a Cardiac Monitor to address these vital elements of cardiac care.- NEW! Up-to-date content is based on the most recent edition of Perry & Potter''s Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, the bestselling nursing skills text.