Mosby's textbook for nursing assistants /
by
Sorrentino, Sheila A
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BookPublisher: USA: Mosby; 2000Edition: 6th ed.Description: xxvii, 898 p. : col, ill ; 28 cm.ISBN: 0323025803 (pbk.).Other title: Textbook for nursing assistants.Subject(s): Nurses' aides | Care of the sickIncludes bibliographical references and index
CONTENTS
Introduction to health care agencies
The nursing Assistant
Work ethics
Community with the health teams
Assisting with the nursing process
Understanding the person
Body structure and function
Growth development
Care of the older person
Safety
Restraint alternatives and safe
Preventing infection
Body mechanics
The persons unit
Bedmaking
Personal hygiene
Grooming
Urinary elimination
Bowel elimination
Nutrition and fluids
Measuring vital signs
Exercise and activity
Comfort, rest, and sleep
Admission, transfers and discharge
Assisting with physical examination
Collecting and testing specimens
The person having surgery
Wound care
Heat and cold applications
Oxygen needs
Rehabilitation and restorative care
Hearing and vision problems
Common health problems
Mental health problems
Confusion and dementia
Developmental disabilities
Sexuality
Caring for mothers and newborns
Assisting living
Basic emergency care
The dying person
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