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Informationen zum Autor Penny Hilton , University of Sheffield, UK. Klappentext Providing forward-thinking approaches and ideas for nurses of all categories, this reference has been written primarily in response to increasing concerns regarding the perceived lack of ability in both students and newly qualified nurses to perform clinical skills. By outlining the elements of essential nursing procedure in a readily accessible format, including rationale for recommended actions and promoting evidence-based practice, this text encourages the reader to keep a record of achievement in relation to clinical skill competence. The selection of skills included is based on extensive consultation with experienced clinicians, students, clients and teachers of nursing. Each procedure has been carefully researched to provide a contemporary foundation for practice. The text also contains a rapid reference section of common terminology, conversion tables, laboratory results and other useful information. Zusammenfassung Providing forward-thinking approaches and ideas for nurses of all categories! this reference has been written primarily in response to increasing concerns regarding the perceived lack of ability in both students and newly qualified nurses to perform clinical skills. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements xi Preface xiii Contributors xv Introduction xvii Chapter 1 Breathing Penelope Ann Hilton 1 Introduction Common terminology Assessing an individual's ability to breathe Monitoring respiratory rate Monitoring peak flow Maintenance of an airway Monitoring expectorant Disposal of sputum/oral secretions Obtaining a sputum specimen Administration of oxygen Artificial respiration (rescue breathing) References and further reading Chapter 2 Mobilizing Samantha Athorn and Penelope Ann Hilton 20 Introduction Common terminology Assessing an individual's ability to mobilize Moving and handling Care of an individual who is falling Care of an individual who has fallen References and further reading Chapter 3 Personal cleansing and dressing Alyson Hoyles, Penelope Ann Hilton and Neal Seymour 43 Introduction Common terminology The skin Assessing an individual's ability to cleanse and dress Making a bed or cot Changing linen on an occupied bed or cot Disposal of linen Assisting individuals with bathing Assisting individuals with oral hygiene Assisting individuals with eye care Facial shaving Hair care Assisting individuals to dress References and further reading Chapter 4 Maintaining a safe environment Julie Foster and Penelope Ann Hilton 75 Introduction Common terminology Personal safety Principles of health and safety at work Universal precautions Principles of asepsis Monitoring a client's pulse Monitoring blood pressure Responding in the event of a cardiopulmonary arrest Administration of medicines Responding in the event of a fire Assessing an individual's ability to maintain a safe environment References and further reading Chapter 5 Eating and drinking Catherine Waskett 128 Introduction Common terminology Assessing an individual's nutritional status Assessing an individual's hydration status Assisting clients in selecting appropriate meals/fluids Monitoring nutritional status Monitoring fluid intake Assisting with eating and drinking Feeding dependent clients and clients with potential swallowing difficulties Providing first aid to a...
