Nursing ProceduresThe unique guidance in this newly revised edition includes start-to-finish, step-by-step instructions for more than 500 procedures, including 10 recently developed procedures such as the protocol for responding to latex allergies. All procedures include equipment use, patient positioning, special considerations, possible complications, and documentation guidelines. Graphic logos highlight concerns and adaptations for geriatric and pediatric patients, as well as patient-teaching tips. Contents include fundamental procedures; infection control; specimen collection and testing; physical treatments; drug administration; intravascular therapy; and cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, urologic, orthopedic, skin, eye, ear, nose, maternal-neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric care. |
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FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES FRANCES W QUINLESS RN PhD RUTH E BLAUER RN MS CNA Admission transfer and discharge procedures ... | 4 |
Transfer | 6 |
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adhesive administer airway alcohol sponge apply artery Auscultate avoid basin bedpan blood pressure cardiac catheter cause Check chest clamp clean complications container cuff defibrillator device Documentation Record drainage dressing drug emesis basin endotracheal tube ensure Explain the procedure finger flow fluid gauze pads gently heparin hospital policy I.V. line Implementation infusion injection insertion Instruct the patient intubation label laboratory lidocaine linen-saver pad linens mattress monitor muscle necessary needed needle normal saline normal saline solution notify the doctor nursing nursing care plan ointment oxygen Palpate perform position povidone-iodine Preparation of equipment prevent pulse puncture reagent strip remove respiratory saline solution sheet side Special considerations specimen strip suction supine position sure suture swab syringe tape technique Tell the patient temperature therapy tient tion tissue towel tracheostomy treatment tube urine vein venipuncture venous ventilator vital signs Wash your hands wound