Clinical Pocket Reference for Nurses

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Assessment: Assessment of risk and reporting, Respiratory assessment, Oxygen administration, Cardiac assessment, Shock, Sepsis (adult), Risk assessment for VTE, Neurological assessment, Pain, Gastrointestinal and abdominal assessment, Urological assessment, Skin assessment, Wound classification and healing, Older adult assessment, Psychological assessment. At Clinical Pocket Reference we have embraced the rise of mobile learning by converting our titles into eBooks optimised for smartphone. The Clinical Pocket Reference for Nurses is an excellent resource for both students and qualified nurses. The new, third edition has been updated throughout including extended assessment section including latest assessment of risk tools: A to E, NEWS, S BAR; plus Glasgow Coma Scale, respiratory tables, shock and sepsis, and wound healing and other topics. It contains the essential knowledge you'll need to deliver safe, confident, and person-centred care, across the four nursing fields: adult, children, learning disabilities and mental health.

This is a handy book to have and includes all the basic essentials that 1st year students nurses know, PLUS more. includes updated content on cardiac monitoring and neurological assessment and references to the latest Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines. This resource aims to provide a quick and accessible reference guide for students and practitioners of nursing and other healthcare professions to develop the necessary self-awareness, attitudes and skills to enable them safely to deliver fundamental care using a person-centred approach. The new, fourth edition has been updated throughout and now includes the latest assessment of risk tools: A to E, NEWS, SBAR; plus Glasgow Coma Scale, respiratory tables, shock and sepsis, mental health nursing, wound healing and other topics. Meets the new NMC practice and proficiency standards 2018/19, including enhanced guidance on sepsis, mental health, and palliative care.

The symbol is used throughout the guide andacts as a reminder to NAs stay updated and refer to local standard operating policies and scope of practice. He was the Elizabeth Kenny-McCann Nursing Education Scholar at UBC between 2013-2014, and the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) Pat Griffin Nursing Education Scholar between 2014-15. This resource contains the essential knowledge the Nursing Associate needs to deliver safe, confident, and person-centred care, across the four nursing fields: adult, children, learning disabilities and mental health.

This expanded and updated 2022 edition includes the latest NHS guidelines and clinical developments.

The authors, all experienced teacher/practitioners have looked at latest teaching trends and national drivers, including the new NMC standards to provide coverage of the widening range of competencies a nurse needs to display in today's healthcare environment. Physiological monitoring: Normal physiological values, Measuring BP, CVP and JVP, Fluid and electrolyte balance. There is more clinical information, including updated reference material and the latest tools, and expanded to include more information on mental health and palliative care nursing. The small spiral-bound format makes it accessible and ideal to keep in a pocket or diary when at work. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now.