Potter & Ostendorf’s Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures (Nursing Pocket Guides) by Anne G. Perry RN MSN EdD FAAN

Potter & Ostendorf's Pocket Guide to Nursing Skills & Procedures is a concise, portable study tool and clinical reference based on the best-selling textbook Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 11th Edition. This referencepresents more than 85 key nursing skills in a convenient, A-to-Z format. Step-by-step instructions include full-color photos, plus rationales explaining why and how to use specific techniques to help you troubleshoot potential problems and take appropriate actions to address them. With the latest in evidence-based practice, this essential guide is a great tool to help you safely and effectively perform core nursing skills. Authoritative content corresponds to the most recent edition of Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, making this a quick, handy skills resource that matches the core text Clear, concise two-column format with rationales for each skill step provides the “what” and the “why” for each skill Gloving logo embedded in the skills steps helps you identify circumstances when clean gloves should be applied, or gloves should be changed before proceeding to the next step of the skill Safety Alerts within the skills highlight important information for patient safety and effective performance of the skill Special Considerations, including content for teaching, pediatric and geriatric patients, and home care settings, raise awareness of additional risks or accommodations needed when caring for patients in these populations Read more