Pediatric Nursing Skills and Procedures
Author | : Barbara L. Mandleco |
Publisher | : Cengage Learning |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : IND:30000103404756 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (56 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: "Caring for children requires special consideration." This statement was the genesis for Pediatric Nursing Skills & Procedures, which is a resource preparing the nurse to perform both basic and advanced procedures on their younger patients. Over one hundred skills have been uniquely crafted to instill confidence when treating children, complete with equipment needs and documentation essentials. The categories of skills include assessment and monitoring, specimen collection, diagnostic tests, and wound care. In addition, procedures specific to body system have been categorized as such, including those for the gastrointestinal, neurological, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems.