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John Wiley The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures 2008 Edition by Sara Lister, Lisa Dougherty
The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Student Edition' has been specially compiled for pre-registration students to include the essential procedures needed to meet the competencies of the Essential Skills Clusters (NMC2007). The Student Edition presents revised and updated evidence-based clinical skills, enabling student nurses to deliver clinically effective patient-focused care. With this invaluable companion during their training, student nurses will gain the confidence they need to become safe, informed and skilled practitioners. Clinical procedures are a fundamental aspect of nursing care so it is essential that they are evidence-based. 'The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Student Edition' provides evidence for procedures related to every aspect of a person's care. The new edition rates evidence according to the validity of the original sources.* Abridged edition for pre-registration students * Includes the key evidence-based procedures students need to know * All procedures include the rationale for each action * Includes multiple-choice questions to help students test their knowledge * Focuses on patient-centred care * Related topics grouped for quick reference * Clear, unambiguous and easy to understand * New improved colour layout with more illustrations * Compact and handy-designed to be taken everywhere Also available: the full edition for qualified nurses: The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures Seventh Edition ISBN 9781405169998 Now available online to Hospitals, NHS Trusts and Academic Institutions Table of contents :- 1 The context of nursing. 2 Assessment and the process of care. 3 Communication. 4 Aseptic technique. 5 Barrier nursing: nursing the infectious or immunosuppressed patient. 6 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 7 Discharge planning. 8 Drug administration: general principles. 9 Drug administration delivery (infusion devices). 10 Elimination: bladder lavage and irrigation. 11 Elimination: bowel care. 12 Elimination: stoma care. 13 Elimination: urinary. 14 Intrapleural drainage. 15 Last offices. 16 Lumbar puncture. 17 Nutritional support. 18 Observations. 19 Observations: neurological. 20 Pain management and assessment. 21 Pain management: epidural and intrathecal analgesia. 22 Perioperative care. 23 Personal hygiene: eye care. 24 Personal hygiene: mouth care. 25 Personal hygiene: skin care. 26 Positioning. 27 Respiratory therapy. 28 Specimen collection for microbiological analysis. 29 Tracheostomy care and laryngectomy care (including voice rehabilitation). 30 Transfusion of blood and blood products. 31 The unconscious patient. 32 Venepuncture. 33 Violence: prevention and management. 34 Wound management