Clinical nursing skills & techniques / by] Anne Griffin Perry, RN, MSN, EdD, FAAN, Professor Emerita, School of Nursing, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, Patricia A. Potter, RN, MSN, PhD, FAAN, Director of Research, Patient Care Services, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Wendy R. Ostendorf, RN, MS, EdD, CNE, Professor Nursing, Neumann University, Aston, Pennsylvania ; section editor, Nancy Laplante, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, Associate Professor of Nursing, Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Supporting the patient through the health care system -- Vital signs and physical assessment -- Special procedures -- Infection control -- Activity and mobility -- Safety and comfort -- Hygiene -- Medications -- Oxygenation -- Fluid balance -- Nutrition -- Elimination -- Care of the surgical patient -- Dressings and wound care -- Home care -- Appendixes.

Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques offers clear and comprehensive coverage of over 200 basic, intermediate and advanced skills. Features nearly 1,000 full-color photographs and drawings, a nursing process framework, step-by-step instructions with rationales, and a focus on critical thinking and evidence-based practice. This edition also includes new coverage of patient-centered care and safety guidelines, an enhanced emphasis on QSEN core competencies, and an expanded clinical focus with specialized Clinical Debriefs, Teach-Back, and sample documentation throughout.