Text-Book of the Principles and Practice of Nursing (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bertha Harmer

9780331086171: Text-Book of the Principles and Practice of Nursing (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331086174 ISBN 13: 9780331086171

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the essentials of practical nursing with a thorough, time-tested reference.

This extensive guide is organized to help students and nurses learn step by step, from basic care to advanced procedures in both medical and surgical settings.

This edition emphasizes a logical order that aligns classroom study with ward experience. It covers ward hygiene, patient comfort, observation, and a wide range of nursing practices, including bandaging, dressings, and the preparation for and aftercare of procedures. The text also highlights how to manage common tasks in private nursing as well as hospital wards, with attention to safety, cleanliness, and patient dignity.

Foundations of nursing practice, including observation, patient care, and the nurse’s responsibilities.
Practical instructions for wards, equipment, dressings, bandages, and sterile technique.
Step-by-step procedures in medical and surgical care, from admission to discharge.
Discussions of comfort, feeding, elimination, sleep, and the care of special patients.

Ideal for readers of nursing fundamentals and those preparing for advanced nursing tasks in clinical settings.

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