Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses

The role and function of the nurse is rapidly changing. Some nurses are now required to undertake clinical diagnosis of the patient, a responsibility traditionally undertaken by a doctor. “Clinical Diagnosis” helps prepare nurses to fulfill this role, providing them with the skills and underpinning knowledge to make clinical diagnoses of patients effectively. Each chapter follows the same layout for each symptom or sign, exploring the definition, causes, history, precipitating factors, associated signs and symptoms, important considerations, relevant clinical examination, and investigations and tests. • The first UK text to explore clinical diagnosis from a nursing perspective • In the Essential Clinical Skills for Nurses series • Written by an authority in the field • Concise, accessible, and evidence-based

“Nursing the Cardiac Patient” is a practical guide that addresses the management of cardiac patients across the spectrum of health care settings. It assists nurses in developing a complete understanding of the current evidence-based practice and principles underlying the care and management of the cardiac patient. It combines theoretical and practical components of cardiac care in an accessible and user-friendly format, with case studies and practical examples throughout.

Venepuncture and cannulation are the most commonly performed invasive procedures in the UK and are everyday procedures in health care practice. “Venepuncture and Cannulation” is a practical guide to these procedures. It assumes no prior knowledge and equips nurses and other health professionals with the clinical skills and knowledge they need in order to confidently perform venepuncture and cannulation in both hospital and community settings. • Explores relevant anatomy and physiology • Covers education and training, as well as legal and ethical issues • Considers potential complications, and patient perspectives • Provides guidance on the selection of the appropriate vein and equipment, and common blood tests