Clear, step-by-step instructions cover more than 160 basic, intermediate, and advanced skills ? from measuring body temperature to insertion of a peripheral intravenous device ? using evidence-based concepts to improve patient safety and outcomes. A streamlined, visual approach makes the book easy to read.

Using evidence in nursing practice -- Communication and collaboration -- Documentation and informatics -- Patient safety and quality improvement -- Infection control -- Disaster Preparedness -- Vital signs -- Health assessment -- Specimen collection -- Diagnostic procedures -- Bathing and personal hygiene -- Care of the eye and ear -- Promoting nutrition -- Parenteral Nutrition -- Pain management -- Promoting oxygenation -- Safe patient handling -- Exercise, mobility, and immobilization devices -- Urinary elimination -- Bowel elimination and gastric decompression -- Ostomy care -- Preparation for safe medication administration -- Nonparenteral medications -- Parenteral medications -- Wound care and irrigation -- Pressure injury prevention and care -- Dressings, bandages, and binders -- Intravenous and vascular access therapy -- Preoperative and postoperative care -- Emergency measures for life support in the hospital setting -- End of life care -- Home care safety.