By Audrey Berman (Author)

The new edition of Skills in Clinical Nursing continues to provide a primary Australian resource to prepare undergraduate nursing students to become competent nurses. The text helps students learn to link theory to practice, underpinning industry requirements and preparing them for clinical placement and employment. The new edition is relevant, with the latest research and applicable to the Australian context.New to this edition: Inclusion of a wound dressing section - when to use or change the dressing type. Fluid (and electrolyte) assessment (assess for hypovolaemia or hypervolaemic) is added to Unit 3. Gastrointestinal tract section is expanded to show that there is differentiation between venipuncture and cannulation. Section 2.6 'Using a lifting device' has been updated in accordance to local policies and guidelines to reflect industry standards. Updated to include the latest research. Health history is added to Unit 7. Nutritional assessment is added to Unit 11.