ABSTRACT

Go ‘back to basics’ with this concise, clear text on the essentials of nursing care.
  • Comprehensively covers all aspects of essential care
  • Puts care into context and relates it to current UK Government policy and targets
  • Shows how to apply theory in practice using diagrams and case studies

  • Uses a ‘reflective’ theme throughout, in line with current teaching practice

  • Explains Clinical Skills in the context of care
  • Includes a companion website (https://www.pearsoned.co.uk/field https://www.pearsoned.co.uk/field" href="blocked::https://www.pearsoned.co.uk/field">www.pearsoned.co.uk/field) to support learning

The book is designed to help the student develop a proactive approach to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care that they give. The invaluable advice can be applied to all branches of nursing and to all environments where patients are nursed, whether in hospital, at home or care homes. 

Essential reading for nursing students, qualified nurses and all health and social care workers

chapter 1|30 pages

What is caring?

chapter 2|32 pages

Dignify and privacy

chapter 3|39 pages

Basic observations

chapter 4|28 pages

Hygiene

chapter 5|35 pages

Nutrition

chapter 6|48 pages

Fluid balance and continence care

chapter 7|44 pages

Pain management

chapter 8|23 pages

Pressure ulcers

chapter 9|28 pages

Rehabilitation and self-care

chapter 10|26 pages

Record-keeping