Kozier and Erb's Techniques in Clinical Nursing "Basic to Intermediate Skills", 5/E
Barbara J. Kozier, MN, RN
Audrey J. Berman, Ph.D., RN, AOCN
Glenora Erb, BScN, RN
Shirlee Snyder, EdD, RN

ISBN-10: 0131142291
ISBN-13: 9780131142299

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2004
Format: Paper; 752 pp
Published: 07/15/2003

Suggested retail price: $80.95
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For a separate nursing skills course or fundamentals and medical surgical nursing courses. A perfect compliment to Kozier, Fundamentals of Nursing, Concepts, Process, and Practice. For new graduates, or as a reference for practicing nurses in hospitals and health care settings.

This text reflects the needs of today's diverse student population. It provides the most complete preparation for the clinical challenges students will encounter in the workplace, offering nearly 200 techniques in a step-by-step format. For each technique, a rationale is provided for the critical steps. In addition, several learning tools foster assessment skills and encourage critical thinking. It is also useful for those involved in caring for clients in the home.

  • NEW - Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice.

    • Provides students with the most current information.

  • NEW - Techniques are discussed and illustrated in detail.

    • Offers students information on techniques such as standard precautions, implementing seizure precautions, applying a sequential compression device, measuring peak expiratory flow, administering basic life support to the hospitalized client, and using alginates on wounds.

  • NEW - Age-related considerations.

    • Provides students with highlighted boxes that discuss the modifications and special deliberations necessary when caring for infants, children, and elders.

  • NEW - Modifications in ambulatory and community settings.

    • Outlines for students client teaching regarding self-care and communication with the healthcare team, involvement of lay caregivers, and suggestions for altering techniques as indicated by the physical environment.

  • NEW - Over 200 Forming Clinical Judgment questions are included.

    • Challenges students to apply critical thinking skills and consider appropriate responses to realistic clinical situations that can arise in performing the techniques in each chapter.

  • NEW - Full-color photographs and illustrations.

    • Provides students with visual references of real situations that demonstrate the equipment and techniques involved.

  • NEW - Key terminology is listed at the end of each chapter.

    • Provides students with a handy reference of key terms discussed in each chapter.

  • Detailed examination of the 166 most important techniques performed by nurses.

    • Provides students with thorough coverage of all common variations of techniques, organized from the simple to the more complex.

  • Chapters contain concise introductory material and place the techniques in perspective to client anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology—The presentation of each technique follows the steps of the nursing process.

    • Allows students to use their knowledge and apply it when performing nursing techniques.

  • Completely revised and updated to reflect significant changes in practice.

    • Provides students with the most current information.

  • Techniques are discussed and illustrated in detail.

    • Offers students information on techniques such as standard precautions, implementing seizure precautions, applying a sequential compression device, measuring peak expiratory flow, administering basic life support to the hospitalized client, and using alginates on wounds.

  • Age-related considerations.

    • Provides students with highlighted boxes that discuss the modifications and special deliberations necessary when caring for infants, children, and elders.

  • Modifications in ambulatory and community settings.

    • Outlines for students client teaching regarding self-care and communication with the healthcare team, involvement of lay caregivers, and suggestions for altering techniques as indicated by the physical environment.

  • Over 200 Forming Clinical Judgment questions are included.

    • Challenges students to apply critical thinking skills and consider appropriate responses to realistic clinical situations that can arise in performing the techniques in each chapter.

  • Full-color photographs and illustrations.

    • Provides students with visual references of real situations that demonstrate the equipment and techniques involved.

  • Key terminology is listed at the end of each chapter.

    • Provides students with a handy reference of key terms discussed in each chapter.

I. INTRODUCTION.

 1. Foundational Techniques.

II. HEALTH ASSESSMENT.

 2. Vital Signs.

 3. Assessing Adult Health.

 4. Specimen Collection.

III. MOBILITY AND SAFETY.

 5. Positioning the Client.

 6. Mobilizing the Client.

 7. Fall Prevention and Restraints.

 8. Maintaining Joint Mobility.

 9. Care of the Client in Traction.

IV. ASSISTING WITH CLIENT HYGIENE AND COMFORT.

10. Client Hygiene.

11. Bedmaking.

12. Infection Control.

13. Heat and Cold Therapy.

14. Pain Management.

V. NUTRITION AND ELIMINATION.

15. Feeding Clients.

16. Assisting with Fecal Elimination.

17. Assisting with Urinary Elimination.

18. Caring for the Client with Peritoneal Dialysis.

VI. CIRCULATORY AND VENTILATORY SUPPORT.

19. Promoting Circulation.

20. Breathing Exercises.

21. Oxygen Therapy.

22. Suctioning.

23. Caring for the Client with a Tracheostomy.

24. Caring for the Client with Chest Tube Drainage.

25. Administering Basic Life Support to the Hospitalized Client.

VII. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION.

26. Administering Oral/Enteral Medications.

27. Administering Topical Medications.

28. Administering Parenteral Medications.

29. Administering Intravenous Therapy.

VIII. WOUNDS AND INJURY CARE.

30. Performing Wound and Pressure Ulcer Care.

31. Cast Care.

32. Performing Perioperative Care.

Providing current information in a clear, concise format, the Fifth Edition of Kozier & Erb's Techniques in Clinical Nursing continues to be a definitive source for clinical nursing skills. Progressing from the simple to the complex, each chapter places techniques in perspective to client anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Applying the nursing process to each technique, it illustrates a detailed step-by-step implementation while providing a thorough overview of the rationale and purpose. Appropriate as a stand alone in a skills-based course or as a companion to any Fundamentals or Medical-Surgical course with skills application, the features include:

  • Current Standard Infection Control Precautions integrated into each technique.
  • Over 200 "Forming Clinical Judgment" questions that apply critical thinking skills to realistic clinical situations.
  • Age Related Considerations highlighting modifications and special deliberations necessary when caring for infants, children, and elders.
  • Ambulatory and Community Settings section lists the modifications necessary when performing techniques in alternative settings.
  • A focus on the appropriateness of delegation explaining which techniques at what times can be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel.
  • Color photographs of real life situations.
  • For faculty – Instructor's Resource CD ROM with customizable checklist available upon adoption.

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