Cover; Half Title; Series Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; Introduction to the Skills in Nursing Practice series; Introduction and overview; Chapter 1 Nutrition; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (Nursing and Midwifery Council [NMC] 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Chapter 2 Hydration and fluid balance; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 3 Elimination and bowel care; Overview. Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018)Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Chapter 4 Renal function and care; Overview; Link to Future Nurse Proficiencies (NMC 2018); Expected knowledge; Introduction; Content; Learning outcomes; Key background; Bibliography; Index