Clinical Handbook for Kozier & Erb's Fundamentals of Nursing

Unit 1 Fundamental Nursing <br>A. Components of the Nursing Process <br>B. Aspects of Delegation <br>C. Communication Guidelines <br> <blockquote> 1. SBAR Communication Guidelines <br>2. Handoff Communication/Change-of-Shift Report <br>3. Telephone and Verbal Orders <br> </blockquote> Unit 2 Assessment and Diagnosis <br>A. Nursing Health History <br>B. Methods of Examining <br>C. Vital Signs <br>D. Physical Health Examination <br>E. Nursing Diagnoses <br> <br> Unit 3 Planning and Implementation <br>A. Safety Guidelines <br> <blockquote> 1. Guidelines Related to Body Mechanics and Safe Client Handling and Movement <br>2. Preventing Falls in Health Care Agencies <br>3. Adult Home Hazard Appraisal <br>4. Steps to Follow in the Event of Fire <br> </blockquote>B. Clinical Guidelines <br> <blockquote> 1. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance <br>2. Individualizing Care for Clients with Pain <br>3. Respiratory Function <br>4. Tube Feedings <br>5. Urinary Elimination <br>6. Fecal Elimination <br>7. Pressure Areas <br>8. Healing Wounds <br>9. Postoperative Period <br> </blockquote>C. Teaching and Learning Guidelines <br>D. Medications <br> <blockquote> 1. Methods of Calculating Dosages <br>2. Injection Techniques <br> </blockquote> Unit 4 Documentation and Evaluation <br>A. Documentation <br> <blockquote> 1. Ethical and Legal Considerations <br>2. Ensuring Confidentiality of Computer Records <br>3. Charting Guidelines <br>4. Essential Client Information <br> </blockquote>B. Documentation Formats <br> <blockquote> 1. Narrative <br>2. SOAP <br>3. Focus Charting (DAR) <br> </blockquote>C. Evaluation <br> <br> Unit 5 Quick Reference <br>A. Standard Precautions and Infection Control Strategies <br>B. Common Abbreviations and “Do Not Use” Abbreviations <br>C. Medical Terminology: Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes <br>D. Weight and Volume Conversions and Equivalents <br>E. Laboratory Values <br>F. Common Diagnostic Studies <br>G. Nursing Interventions for Endoscopic Examinations <br>H. Studies of The Gastrointestinal Tract <br>I. Studies of The Gallbladder and Bile Ducts <br>J. Radiographic Studies: Intravenous Pyelography, Angiography, Myelography <br>K. Key Information About Vitamins <br>L. Key Information About Minerals <br>M. Key Information About Trace Minerals <br>Glossary <br>Index <br>