Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing

Book excerpt: Portable and concise, the Clinical Companion for Fundamentals of Nursing, 7th Edition provides quick, convenient access to all of the information you’ll need to know in your clinicals. From definitions to abbreviations to dosage calculations and lab values, this pocket guide presents the most up-to-date clinical information in a popular quick-reference format! Content is presented in tabular, list, and outline format for quick and easy retrieval. A body-systems organization helps you easily locate specific information, including basic assessment and infection control guidelines, diagnostic tests, basic emergency care procedures, and more. The concise, pocket-sized format ensures portability for use in the clinical setting. Chapter outlines with corresponding page numbers make it easy to find information. An English-to-Spanish Translation Guide helps you improve communication with Spanish-speaking patients. Thoroughly updated content reflects current nursing practice.