| Description |
xviii, 332 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Introduction to the nursing profession. Nursing, an evolving profession -- The nursing process -- Part II. Fundamental principles of nursing care. Communication and documentation -- Vital sign assessment -- Health assessment -- Medication administration -- Safety -- Part III. Meeting basic human needs. Skin integrity -- Activity and mobility -- Sensory and cognition -- Sleep and comfort -- Oxygenation -- Nutrition -- Fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination -- Psychosocial needs. |
| Subject |
Nursing.
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Nursing Process. |
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Nursing Care. |
| ISBN |
9780071495707 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0071495703 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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