This reference will make learning the fundamentals of nursing fun-- and incredibly easy! The basics are presented in simple terms, packed with humor and real-life examples. From performing a health assessment, to dealing with immobility and possible dangers, risks and complications, you'll get clear guidance on how to do your job.

Overview of nursing /Angel Boling -- Basics of health and illness / Angel Boling -- Ethical and legal considerations / Beverly McLean -- Nursing process / Rhonda Sansone -- Communication / Mary Ann Edelman -- Health assessment / Mary Ann Edelman -- Taking vital signs / Rosemary Macy -- Asepsis and infection control / Rhonda Sansone -- Medication basics / Rosemary Macy -- Medication administration / Rosemary Macy -- I.V. therapy / Rosemary Macy -- Oxygenation / Donna Moore -- Self-care and hygiene / Mary Ann Edelman -- Mobility, activity, and exercise / Donna Moore -- Skin integrity and wound healing / Angel Boling -- Comfort, rest, and sleep / Rhonda Sansone -- Pain management / Rhonda Sansone -- Nutrition / Angel Boling -- Urinary elimination / Angel Boling -- Bowel elimination / Angel Boling.