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Part One Managing the patient journey <p><b>Chapter 1 The context of nursing 3</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 2 Assessment, discharge and end of life care 27</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 3 Infection prevention and control 93</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 4 Risk management 155</b></p> <p>Part Two Supporting the patient with human functioning</p> <p><b>Chapter 5 Communication 191</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 6 Elimination 239</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 7 Moving and positioning 321</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 8 Nutrition, fl uid balance and blood transfusion 371</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9 Patient comfort 461</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 10 Respiratory care 539</b></p> <p>Part Three Supporting the patient through the diagnostic process</p> <p><b>Chapter 11 Interpreting diagnostic tests 617</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 12 Observations 699</b></p> <p>Part Four Supporting the patient through treatment</p> <p><b>Chapter 13 Medicines management 803</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 14 Perioperative care 931</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 15 Wound management 983</b></p> <p>Appendices <b>1021</b></p> <p><i>Index</i> <b>1041</b></p>

"It is also an invaluable reference tool and resource for healthcare professional who want to give clinically effective, patient-focused care. . . Overall, this book is a pleasure to read and difficult to put down. It will help healthcare professionals to develop reflective practice and to keep improving nursing procedures." (Emergency Nurse, 1 September 2011) <p> "Now in its eighth edition, this manual is a resource for all students and nurses, regardless of their knowledge and experience. It is a super reference tool and an invaluable resource to help students give clinically effective, patient-focused care." (Nursing Standard, 27 July 2011)</p>

<p><b>Lisa Dougherty</b> OBE, RN, MSc, DClinP, is a Nurse Consultant in Intravenous Therapy, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in the UK.</p> <p><b>Sara Lister</b> RN, PGDAE, BSc, MSC, MBACP, is with The Pastoral Care Centre, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in the UK.</p>

"... undoubtedly responds to a clear demand from practitioners for a user-friendly, accessible resource."<br />—<b><i>Journal of Clinical Nursing</i></b> <p>Clinical skills procedures are a fundamental aspect of patient-centred nursing care. The Professional Edition of <i>The Royal Marsden Hospital Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures</i> provides up-to-date, evidence-based clinical skills procedures related to essential aspects of a person’s care. Procedure guidelines are based on an appraisal of the latest research findings and advice from clinical experts, to enable students and qualified nurses to provide the best possible care. The manual provides the underlying theory and evidence for procedures, enabling nurses to gain the confidence they need to become fully informed, skilled practitioners.</p> <p>The <i>Eighth Edition</i> is organized in four sections which reflect the patient experience. It includes multiple headings to make the text accessible and this edition has many more colour photos and diagrams.</p> <p><b>Key features</b></p> <ul> <li>Nationally recognized as the essential guide to clinical nursing skills</li> <li>Includes step-by step procedures related to essential aspects of a patient's care</li> <li>Provides all the knowledge nurses need to be fully informed and practise accountably</li> <li>Enables nurses to deliver clinically effective, patient-focused care</li> <li>Clear, user-friendly and easy to understand</li> <li>All procedures include the rationale for each action</li> <li>Evidence graded to help nurses assess its validity</li> <li>Online edition www.rmmonline.co.uk also available</li> </ul> <p>"...an excellent tool to enable nurses to access the latest research relevant to practice quickly and easily from a source they can trust. For many nurses it has become a defining text."<br />—<b>Christine Beasley</b>, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health</p> <p>"...a resource that all nurses would want access to, so as to ensure the care they give is of the highest standard..."<br />—<b>Theresa Shaw</b>, Chief Executive, Foundation of Nursing Studies (FoNS)</p> <p>"...bursting with information and guidance on clinical nursing procedures...well written and an excellent resource for nurses."<br />—<b><i>Nursing Standard</i></b></p>

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