Lippincott® Nursing Procedures, 9th Edition

2022 9TH EDITION

Confidently provide best practices in patient care, with the newly updated Lippincott® Nursing Procedures, 9th Edition.

More than 400 entries offer detailed, evidence-based guidance on procedures ranging from the most basic patient care to assisting with intricate surgeries. The alphabetical organization allows you to quickly look up any procedure by name, and benefit from the clear, concise, step-by-step direction of nursing experts. Whether you’re a nursing student, are new to nursing, or are a seasoned practitioner, this is your go-to guide to the latest in expert care and positive outcomes.

Ensure a high level of nursing expertise with this practical, quick-reference guide. This edition offers:

·NEW entries with evidence-based direction on:

oAnkle-brachial index calculation

oBiohazardous waste handling

oCultural assessment

oElastomeric pump use

oHazardous drug preparation and handling

oHazardous drug spill management

oNasal decolonization

oOpioid withdrawal management

oPost-traumatic stress disorder assessment

oProne positioning for the awake patient

oSepsis emergency patient care

oWound photography

·Colored letter tabs at the top of each page that allow quick-and-easy locating of any entry

·Full-color photos and diagrams that illustrate procedure steps with a quick-read, bulleted format that walks you through each procedure

·Practices based on clinical evidence—recent studies supporting best practices are cited

·Colorful, eye-catching special alerts:

oNursing Alerts – Potentially dangerous actions or clinically significant findings related to a procedure

oPediatric Alerts – Special precautions to take while treating infants, young children, and adolescents

oElder Alerts – Elder patient special needs

oHospital-Acquired Condition Alerts – Conditions the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have identified as events that may occur during hospitalization

·Procedures presented in a structured how-to format:

oEquipment – Types of equipment needed for procedure

oPreparation of equipment – Guidance on preparing any needed equipment for procedure

oImplementation – Step-by-step guidance for performing procedure

oSpecial considerations – Factors to keep in mind that can affect the procedure

oTroubleshooting – Methods for troubleshooting equipment issues, with step-by-step interventions

oPatient teaching – Helpful tips, reminders, and follow-up instructions before patient discharge

oComplications – Procedure-related complications to watch for

oDocumentation – Everything needed to document the procedure fully

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