Mosbys Textbook for Nursing Assistants is known for its comprehensive coverage, readability, and visual presentation. This revision builds on these strengths, adding new content and features to better address todays learning needs and current realities of practice. An increased focus on teamwork and communication prepares students to be an integral part of the nursing team. Over 110 procedures detail the skills needed to provide safe, effective care. The free CD Companion, included in each book, makes learning critical procedures interactive and exciting. This unique, interactive CD-ROM includes 25 interactive procedures with video, animation, and exercises, as well as an audio glossary and Body Spectrum, an AandP review program. INDICE: 1. Introduction to Health Care Agencies2. The Nursing Assistant3. Ethics and Laws NEW4. Work Ethics5. Communicating With the Health Team6. Assisting With the Nursing Process7. Understanding the Person8. Body Structure and Function9. Growth and Development10. Care of the Older Person11. Safety12. Preventing Falls NEW 13. Promoting a Restraint-Free Environment14. Preventing Infection15. Body Mechanics16. Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the Person NEW17. The Persons Unit18. Bedmaking19. Personal Hygiene20. Personal Care and Grooming21. Urinary Elimination22. Bowel Elimination23. Nutrition and Fluids24. Nutritional Support and IV Therapy NEW25. Measuring Vital Signs26. Exercise and Activity27. Comfort, Rest, and Sleep28. Admissions, Transfers, and Discharges29. Assisting With the Physical Examination30. Collecting Specimens31. The Person Having Surgery32. Wound Care33. Heat and Cold Applications34. OxygenNeeds35. Respiratory Support and Therapies NEW36. Rehabilitation and Restorative Care37. Hearing, Speech, and Vision Problems38. Cancer and Immune System Disorders NEW39. Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders NEW40. Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders NEW41. Digestive and Endocrine Disorders NEW42.Urinary and Reproductive Disorders NEW43. Mental Health Problems44. Confusionand Dementia45. Developmental Disabilities46. Sexuality47. Caring for Mothersand Newborns48. Assisted Living49. Basic Emergency Care50. The Dying Person
- ISBN: 978-0-323-04994-8
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 880
- Fecha Publicación: 10/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés