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Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care
Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care Author:Barbara K. Timby, Barbara Kuhn Timby This fundamentals text gives you basic concepts and skills in a balanced presentation. It is straightforward and easy to understand, and features a well-integrated blend of textual material and step-by-step procedures. A generous increase of artwork enhances the material and adds increased visual appeal. The entire text has been reorganized... more » and updated to reflect today's nursing, and includes the addition of ten new chapters. New features in the sixth edition... New Artwork -- accents key nursing concepts and skills; Key Terms -- familiarize students with essential terminology; Learning Objectives -- set goals and highlight important material; Focus on Older Adults -- prepares students to adapt care to meet the special needs of the elderly; Nursing Guidelines -- present nursing actions and their rationale on a variety of topics; Patient Teaching -- guides students to prepare patients for self care or health maintenance; Key Concepts -- highlights the most essential material for a strong base of knowledge; Critical Thinking Exercises -- help students apply nursing concepts and theory.« less