Professional nursing -- Nursing process and critical thinking -- Clinical care plans and management -- Documentation and reporting -- Communication and the nurse-client relationship -- Alternative treatment methods and stress management -- Admission and discharge -- Safe client environment and restraints -- Bathing and bedmaking -- Personal hygiene -- Vital signs -- Body mechanics and positioning -- Exercise and ambulation -- Physical assessment -- Infection control -- Medication administration -- Pain management -- Nutritional management -- Specimen collection -- Diagnostic tests -- Urinary elimintion -- Bowel elimination -- Heat and cold therapy -- Wound care and dressings -- Respiratory care -- Circulatory maintenance -- Intravenous therapy management -- Central venous access devices -- Orthopedic measures -- Operative care -- Client education and discharge planning -- Care of the dying client -- Advanced nursing skills -- Home care management

"The fifth edition of this popular text continues its high standards for skill presentation while offering current and comprehensive content relevant to the twenty-first century nurse. Each skill is described in a clear and concise style with numerous illustrations and full-color photos throughout. An overview of key principles and concepts is included in each chapter along with assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation objectives. Book jacket."--Jacket