In general, the text first describes basic concepts and then applies them to clinical situations. The chapters include learning objectives, an introduction (which provides the theoretical basis for skill performeance), and nursing diagnoses. The clinical content follows next in a series of units and is presented in terms of the nursing process ; assessment, planning, implementation (which speci…
Contents: 1. Role of the Nurse 2. Nursing Process and Nursing Diagnosis 3. Patient Care Planning 4. Charting and Reporting 5. Communication Skills 6. Environment and Patient Safety 7. Admission and Discharge 8. Body Mechanics and Positioning 9. Bathing and Bedmaking 10. Personal Hygien 11. Stress Management 12. Nurse-Patient Relationship 13. Vital Signs 14. Exercise and Ambulation…