Lippincott Nursing Procedures

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 calculationBiohazardous waste handlingCultural assessment  Elastomeric pump useHazardous drug preparation and handlingHazardous drug spill managementNasal decolonizationOpioid withdrawal managementPost-traumatic stress disorder assessmentProne positioning for the awake patientSepsis emergency patient careWound photographyColored 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 procedurePractices based on clinical evidence—recent studies supporting best practices are citedColorful, 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 adolescentsElder Alerts – Elder patient special needsHospital-Acquired Condition Alerts – Conditions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have identified as events that may occur during hospitalizationProcedures presented in a structured how-to format:Equipment – Types of equipment needed for procedurePreparation of equipment – Guidance on preparing any needed equipment for procedureImplementation – Step-by-step guidance for performing procedureSpecial considerations – Factors to keep in mind that can affect the procedureTroubleshooting – Methods for troubleshooting equipment issues, with step-by-step interventionsPatient teaching – Helpful tips, reminders, and follow-up instructions before patient dischargeComplications – Procedure-related complications to watch forDocumentation – Everything needed to document the procedure fully