Clinical Skills Explained

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Detailed case studies with concept maps in each skill chapter depict patients with problems that might be experienced in the clinical setting and are followed by a series of critical thinking questions. Questions are designed to help you learn how to apply knowledge, synthesize nursing competencies, and use clinical judgment in nursing practice. All in all a very handy book for the student, the resident or other professionals working with children. I had a lot of fun reading it.’

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Each case begins with a succinct summary of the patient’s history, examination, and initial investigation. The text includes photographs where relevant and questions on the diagnosis and management of each case. The answers provide a detailed discussion on each topic, with further illustration where appropriate.

Emphasis on NCLEX ® preparation is incorporated throughout with language and concepts that reflect those used on the exam. Candidates are required to bring a doctor’s bag containing standard equipment (Box 2).No spares are available on the day. UNIQUE! Cross-references to Dains et al: Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Diagnosis in Primary Care help you take “the next step” in your clinical reasoning abilities and provides a more seamless user experience. This book is an essential guide to clinical skills not only for 1st year students, but as a reference guide to any nursing student.” Lucy Burns, Year 1 Adult Nursing Student, University of Western Scotland Accessible – highly structured and consistent layout, supplemented by tables and revision panels for rapid reference in the pressured run up to qualifying examsDelegation & Collaboration guidelines help you make decisions in whether to delegate a skill to unlicensed assistive personnel, and indicates what key information must be shared.