Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills

Focusing on need-to-know information, this fully revised full-color edition equips nurses with the skills they will need to survive and thrive in today's changing health care world. Using a straight-forward approach, organized around the nursing process, the second edition of Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills, 2E provides a great resource for any nurse from the hospital to the home. NEW TO EDITION: Accompanying video series demonstrates over 100 skills contained in the book in concise, 5 minute presentations. These video segments carefully show the step-by-step actions for users and reinforce learning. New skills on topics such as male genitalia examination, maintaining skeletal traction and skeletal traction pin care provide additional clarity on vital topics. Delegation Considerations indicate where a nurse must be careful about delegating or supervising a task with an unlicensed assistive aide. Special Considerations highlight those situations where a potentially critically situation may emerge. This helps nurses identify and head off crises.Altman, Gaylene is the author of 'Delmar's Fundamental & Advanced Nursing Skills ', published 2003 under ISBN 9781401810696 and ISBN 1401810691.