Download or read book Nurses' Guide to Clinical Procedures written by Jean Smith-Temple and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 810 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised pocket guide provides step by step instruction for over 200 common nursing procedures. A two-column format presents specific steps and rationales, with icons that highlight equipment needs, standard precautions and cultural considerations. The text includes nursing diagnosis and documentation and uses samples to identify important data. Illustrations enhance comprehension of specific steps and chapter overviews feature principles and concepts that provide a knowledge base for procedures. New features to this edition include: updated home health content and home specific procedure information; new appendicies; and new skills reflecting current technology and nursing practice.