{"product_id":"clinical-nursing-skills-at-a-glance-isbn-9781119035909","title":"Clinical Nursing Skills at a Glance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClinical Nursing Skills at a Glance \u003c\/i\u003eis the must-have study and revision guide for pre-registration nursing students and newly qualified practitioners alike, providing a visual summary of the essential aspects of clinical nursing skills and procedures. The core platforms of professional practice applicable to nursing adults in a variety of clinical settings are emphasised throughout the text, including care planning, assessment, management, prioritisation and co-ordination of care.  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to allow rapid reference to critical information, the book is divided into 12 sections organised around systems of the body, with each chapter describing a specific clinical skill. With high-quality images throughout, applications to practice, a review quiz, ‘red flags’ highlighting important aspects to consider in the clinical environment, and reflecting current NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses, this new evidence-based guide: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAllows easy access to the necessary knowledge and skills required by nurses to provide quality care \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses general principles of care applicable to all, including verbal and non-verbal communication, record keeping, and admission and discharge procedures \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers mandatory skills such as basic life support, infection control, and medicine management \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to a companion website featuring interactive multiple-choice questions, case studies, and links to additional resources \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering superb illustrations, up-to-date information, and a reader-friendly approach, \u003ci\u003eClinical Nursing Skills at a Glance\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for pre-registration nursing students as well as newly qualified nurses, healthcare assistants, and allied healthcare professionals looking to expand their knowledge of nursing skills and procedures. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of contributors viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgement ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the companion website x\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: 1 Introduction: the setup of this book and how to use it   2\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Principles of skills    3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Care planning and the nursing process   4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Communication – fundamentals   6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Record keeping   8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Communication – de- escalation   10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Communication – difficult conversations   12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Informed consent   14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Privacy and dignity   16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Mandatory skills    19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Moving and handling   20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Moving and handling: turning in bed, transfers, and hoisting   22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Basic life support   24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The choking patient; the recovery position   26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Infection control   28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Medicine management   30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Injection technique   32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 National early warning score (NEWS) track and trigger system   36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Neurological skills    39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Assessing level of consciousness   40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Assessing pupil reaction and limb strength   44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Assessing cognition   46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Pain assessment   48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Neurovascular assessment   50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Assessing and managing seizures   52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5 Respiratory skills    55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Assessing and managing the airway   56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Respiratory assessment   58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Monitoring oxygen saturations   60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Arterial blood gas analysis   62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Chest auscultation   64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Peak expiratory flow rate   66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Administering oxygen   68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30 Nebulisers and inhalers   70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31 Tracheostomy care   72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32 Chest drain management   74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: Cardiovascular skills    77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33 Taking a pulse   78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34 Blood pressure   80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35 Temperature assessment   82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36 Non- invasive circulatory assessment   84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37 Central venous pressure monitoring   86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38 Electrocardiogram   88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Gastrointestinal skills    91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39 Nutritional screening   92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40 Supporting eating and drinking   94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41 Nasogastric tube insertion   96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42 Enteral feeding   98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43 Management of diarrhoea   100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44 Management of constipation   102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45 Administration of suppositories and enemas   104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46 Stoma care   106\u003c\/p\u003e 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