Being Nursing Assistant Pocket Guide
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Keeping pace with current developments and improvements in the health care field, this #1-rated resource and reference manual covers the basics of providing care to a variety of patients, and helps users understand and appreciate the scope of the work and duties they will be expected to master and perform within their specific job. Offers 35 detailed chapters on everything from the health care system to communication skills, infection control, safety, the patient's environment, emergency care, measuring vital signs, patient nutrition, specimen collection, care of the surgical patient, neonatal and pediatric care, long-term care, and much more. Adds new material on total hip replacement, hepatitis C, career information regarding how to accept, keep, or properly resign from a job, and expands discussions on Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, the role of today's home health aide, cancer care, and mental health. Integrates challenging, real-life “Nursing Assistant in Action” scenarios throughout, and addresses cultural diversity and its implication on patient care, and the rights of patients and advanced directives. Over 100 color photos support material and add strong visual appeal. For individuals who are considering or learning to become a patient care assistant, certified nursing assistant, nursing assistant, home health aide or other similar title.
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