Mosby's essentials for nursing assistants

Ideal for shorter, more focused courses, this concise text provides coverage of the concepts and skills that are essential for becoming a nursing assistant. It clearly and logically presents the responsibilities of the nursing assistant in a readable, highly visual format that appeals to learners of all levels. INDICE: Introduction to Health Care AgenciesThe Nursing AssistantWork EthicsCommunicating with the Health TeamUnderstanding the PersonUnderstanding BodyStructure and FunctionCaring for the Older PersonPromoting SafetyNEW! Preventing FallsPromoting a Restraint-Free Setting Preventing InfectionBody MechanicsNEW! Safely Handling, Moving, and Transferring the PersonAssisting With ComfortAssisting With HygieneAssisting With GroomingAssisting With Urinary EliminationAssisting With Bowel EliminationAssisting With Nutrition and FluidsAssistingWith AssessmentAssisting With SpecimensAssisting With Exercise and ActivityAssisting With Wound CareAssisting With Oxygen NeedsAssisting With Rehabilitation and Restorative CareCaring for Persons With Common Health ProblemsNEW! Caring for Persons With Mental Health Problems Caring for Persons With Confusion and DementiaAssisting With Emergency CareCaring for the Dying Person

• ISBN: 978-0-323-06621-1
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 576
• Fecha Publicación: 05/01/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés