Donnelly-Moreno, Loretta A.,
Timby's fundamental nursing skills and concepts / Fundamental nursing skills and concepts Loretta A. Donnelly-Moreno. - Twelfth edition. - xvii, 918p.: col, ill; 28 cm
Preceded by Fundamental nursing skills and concepts / Barbara Kuhn Timby. Eleventh edition
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS
UNIT 1 exploring contemporary nursing
nursing foundation
nursing process
UNIT 2 integrating basic concepts
laws and ethics
health and illness
homeostasis, adaptation and stress
UNIT 3
fostering communication
the nurse-client relationship
client teaching
recording and reporting
UNIT 4
performing basic client care
asepsis
admission, discharge, transfer and referrals
vital signs
physical assessment
special examination and test
UNIT 5
assisting with basic needs
nutrition
fluid and chemical balance
hygiene
comfort, rest and sleep
saftety
pain management
oxygenation
infection control
UNIT 6
assisting the inactive client
body mechanics, positioning and moving
fitness and therapeutic exercise
mechanical immobilization
ambulatory aid
UNIT 7
the surgical client
perioperative care
wound care
gastrointestinal intubation
UNIT 8
promoting elimination
urinary elimination
bowel elimination
UNIT 9
medication administration
oral medication
topical and inhalant medications
parenteral medication
intravenous medication
UNIT 10
intervening in emergency situations
airway management
resuscitation
UNIT 11
caring for the terminally ill
end of life care
"Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts is designed to assist beginning nursing students in acquiring a foundation of current basic nursing theory and developing clinical skills. In addition, its content can serve as a comprehensive reference for updating the skills of currently employed nurses or those returning to work after a period of inactive practice"--
9781975141769
Nursing Process
Nursing Care
WY 100.1 M843 2021
Timby's fundamental nursing skills and concepts / Fundamental nursing skills and concepts Loretta A. Donnelly-Moreno. - Twelfth edition. - xvii, 918p.: col, ill; 28 cm
Preceded by Fundamental nursing skills and concepts / Barbara Kuhn Timby. Eleventh edition
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS
UNIT 1 exploring contemporary nursing
nursing foundation
nursing process
UNIT 2 integrating basic concepts
laws and ethics
health and illness
homeostasis, adaptation and stress
UNIT 3
fostering communication
the nurse-client relationship
client teaching
recording and reporting
UNIT 4
performing basic client care
asepsis
admission, discharge, transfer and referrals
vital signs
physical assessment
special examination and test
UNIT 5
assisting with basic needs
nutrition
fluid and chemical balance
hygiene
comfort, rest and sleep
saftety
pain management
oxygenation
infection control
UNIT 6
assisting the inactive client
body mechanics, positioning and moving
fitness and therapeutic exercise
mechanical immobilization
ambulatory aid
UNIT 7
the surgical client
perioperative care
wound care
gastrointestinal intubation
UNIT 8
promoting elimination
urinary elimination
bowel elimination
UNIT 9
medication administration
oral medication
topical and inhalant medications
parenteral medication
intravenous medication
UNIT 10
intervening in emergency situations
airway management
resuscitation
UNIT 11
caring for the terminally ill
end of life care
"Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts is designed to assist beginning nursing students in acquiring a foundation of current basic nursing theory and developing clinical skills. In addition, its content can serve as a comprehensive reference for updating the skills of currently employed nurses or those returning to work after a period of inactive practice"--
9781975141769
Nursing Process
Nursing Care
WY 100.1 M843 2021