<b>Clinical Skills for Nurses</b><p><b>A handy introduction to the essential practical procedures that nurses need to know</b><p><i>Clinical Skills for Nurses</i> is designed to help student nurses understand the practice of common clinical skills and procedures in various healthcare environments, from the acute hospital ward to the community setting. Written by a highly experienced nurse and Practice Development Trainer, this pocket-sized guide covers 16 clinical skills in an accessible, step-by-step format. Numerous activities and exercises build your confidence and competence, whilst end-of-chapter questions test your understanding of intravenous therapy, tracheotomy care, bowel care, early patient assessment and response, basic life support, and more. <p>Now in its second edition,<i> Clinical Skills for Nurses</i> provides new and updated material throughout, including information about the PUREWICK female external catheter, constipation, moisture lesions, Aseptic Non-Touch Techniq