Fundamental Aspects Of Children`s And Young People`s Nursing Procedures

The complexities of caring for sick children and their families requires nurses who are fully conversant with the special needs of this patient group, and the initial chapters detail these crucial considerations which encompass risk assessment, consent and child safe guarding. The book is structured to give the reader maximal clarity and simplicity and each chapter is structured around the what, how and why of childrens nursing procedures. Additionally, helpful exercise activities will help readers practice and hone their skills within the safety of the skills laboratory. The step-by-step approach takes the reader through the logical series of steps designed to provide the knowledge which underpins the skill and the practicalities of actually carrying procedures out. Readers will find the sections on the equipment needed to carry out the procedure, and what actions to take pre- and post-procedure, particularly helpful.